![]() Updates on police, fire and initiatives of the Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD) were part of Bloomington's 5th annual State of Public Safety report, featured in a Feb. 9 presentation. In addition to Mayor John Hamilton, presenters included Police Chief Mike Diekhoff, Fire Chief Jason Moore, and CFRD Director Beverly Caldener-Anderson. View the 90-minute presentation here. Slides from the report are here.
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![]() John Zody, former chair pf the Indiana Democratic Party, has been named as the new director for Bloomington's Housing & Neighborhood Development (HAND) department. He was appointed by Mayor John Hamilton to replace outgoing director Doris Sims, who retired in January after 38 years with the city. HAND oversees the city's residential rental inspection program, affordable housing initiatives, and code compliance for neighborhood preservation. A Bloomington resident, Zody will begin the job on April 5 with a salary of $100,555. In 2020 he ran for Indiana State Senator representing District 40, but was defeated by Shelli Yoder in the Democratic Party primary. ![]() Jeff Hauswald has been selected as the new superintendent for the Monroe County Community School Corp. (MCCSC). The decision was made at the MCCSC board's Feb. 3 meeting. He has served as superintendent of the Kokomo School Corp. since 2010 and will replace Judith DeMuth, who is retiring on July 1. Click here to read an Indiana Public Media report on the hiring. ![]() The Monroe County Board of Health has approved increasing the size limits of gatherings to 50 people, as long as the county stays in the "yellow" COVID-19 status. That status is determined by the State of Indiana's Guidelines by Color. Previously, the county limited gathering size to 25. The local rules, approved by the Board of Health on Feb. 2, are still stricter than the state guidelines. Under state rules, counties that are in the "yellow" status can have gatherings up to 100 people. Monroe County differs from state guidelines in several other ways as well. Click here to read the latest Monroe County health order. ![]() Following the death of trustee Keith Klein in January, the Monroe County Community School Corp. Board is seeking applicants to fill the District 5 seat on the 7-member board. District 5 covers portions of Perry Township in the central part of Monroe County. Click here for a map of District 5. Applications are due on Monday, Feb. 8 and candidates will be interviewed by the board on Feb. 16 & 17. Click here to apply. Find additional details here. ![]() gBETA, a pre-accelerator program designed to hone start-up business concepts and plans, is accepting applications for its 2021 spring cohort. They will accept two companies from Bloomington, two from Columbus, and one more from the Velocities region (Bloomington, Columbus, and surrounding area). Click more to learn about gBETA or click here to sign up for a 30-minute session to be considered for a spot. (Choose the options for virtual sessions with Geoff.) The time will be used to learn about your startup, where you are as a business, where you're headed, and how gBETA might help if you are selected. ![]() A Monroe County program to reimburse local businesses and nonprofits for pandemic-related expenses has been extended until April 30. Organizations can request up to $30,000 in non-payroll reimbursements, offered by the county through funds from the federal CARES Act. Click here for details and to apply. ![]() State Senator Shelli Yoder will hold office hours every Friday from 8:30-10 a.m. to talk with constituents in District 40. The first session, to be held online, will be on Feb. 5. District 40 covers most of Monroe County, including the City of Bloomington. Click here for details about how to attend. ![]() Applications are open for the City of Bloomington's new Racial Equity Task Force, a group that will address issues of racism in the community and develop recommendations to address them. Applications are due by midnight on Monday, Feb. 15. The application form is here. The task force was created as part of the city's Plan to Advance Racial Equity. Members are being asked to make a two-year commitment. Click here for additional details. ![]() A new mixed-use development west of Bloomington was approved by Monroe County Commissioners at their Jan. 27 meeting. Called Westgate on 3rd, the 38-acre project at 4755 W. State Road 48 includes a mix of office, retail and residential space. The residential portion will consist of 330 apartment units. The property, located in Van Buren Township, is near Ivy Tech, Cook Medical and Highland Elementary. It is currently vacant and has been part of the Daniels Farm for over 60 years. |
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