Mayor Kerry Thomson

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October 2022 News Releases

Three City workers in reflective safety vests install an ADA-compliant curb ramp on S Walnut Street Pike.

Traffic Calming Measures Continue; New Playground Installation Begins at the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park; and Smith Road is Resurfaced

Numerous infrastructure improvement projects are underway this season to advance community goals, including safety, sustainability, accessibility, equity, economic vitality, and quality of life in Bloomington. The City will provide regular public updates on a range of these improvements as they progress. City departments coordinate with one another, as well as with private developers, to minimize the impact on Bloomington residents and visitors. 
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City Reports Three New COVID-19 Employee Cases

Three City workers have reported positive results of COVID-19 tests since the September 29 update, including one Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) employee, one Bloomington Housing Authority (BHA) employee, and one Parks and Recreation (Parks) employee.
Climate Convening logo on a dark gra blue background with the logos of Columbus and Bloomington

First Regional Climate Convening Assembled To Discuss and Address Climate Change

On Tuesday, October 4, Mayors of Bloomington and Columbus, John Hamilton and Jim Lienhoop, hosted a Regional Climate Convening to bring together about 100 critical players from Bartholomew, Brown, and Monroe Counties, from the private, nonprofit. educational, and government sectors. The goal was to address the shared challenge that is climate change and explore preparation, adaptation, and mitigation measures.