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Supreme Court refuses to hear case; Bloomington’s annexation defeat in two areas now final
The Indiana Supreme Court declined review, which means the Indiana Court of Appeals ruling blocking Bloomington’s bid to annex two west-side areas will stand. Courts found the city failed statutory tests, and would impose steep tax hikes, handing remonstrators a win.
Funding math shows Monroe County could pay for big jail and justice center, council not eager for the required tax hike
At a joint meeting, Monroe County officials confronted hard choices on a new jail: raise local income taxes to fund a $225M co-located justice center or accept a cheaper, split setup with higher long-term costs.
Bloomington plan commission OKs Hopewell South rezone for city council consideration, adds accessibility oversight
Bloomington’s plan commission voted to recommend rezoning 6.3 acres for the Hopewell South PUD, clearing the way for nearly 100 smaller, lower-cost homes. Commissioners added a condition to strengthen accessibility oversight and disability-community input. It will next be heard by the city council.
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