Feb. 2, 2026: Redacted docs, Flock cameras, Perry Twp trustee, old H-T building, early voting
This edition includes reports on redacted Flock camera contracts, the outcome of the Perry Township trustee caucus (Leon Gordon), and more!
Dave Askins
Flock trailer contract finally unredacted by Bloomington; ‘umbrella’ accord still missing
After months of requests, the city of Bloomington Indiana released an unredacted $50,000 mobile camera trailer contract with Flock Safety, after severely redacting earlier copies, even for routine wording and pricing. A related “umbrella” agreement between the city and Flock remains undisclosed.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Did you know that it tickles when the snowplow blade hits the roadway. Ever wonder what it sounds like when the roadway laughs? Hawk and Fish know something about this.
Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026
This is a live report from the Monroe County Democratic Party’s caucus to fill the vacancy in the office of Perry Township trustee after the death of Dan Combs in the first week of January. The caucus is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bloomington city hall.
Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’
Hundreds gathered at Bloomington city hall on Friday to protest the city’s contract with Flock Safety, a license-plate reader company. Demonstrators tied the cameras to federal immigration enforcement and urged officials to cancel the agreement. Local officials signaled reconsideration is possible.
Early voting hours in Monroe County uncertain as council delays funding decision
Early in-person voting starts April 7, but Monroe County’s weekday early-voting hours remain unsettled after county council postponed action on a $242,781 election staffing request. Without added funding, the familiar 8 a.m.–6 p.m. schedule could be cut to 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Jan. 29, 2026: Correction to link for Perry Township trustee vacancy caucus
This edition is just a correction to a botched link to candidate statements in the Perry Township trustee caucus.