B There Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street Jordan Davis, organizer of Taste of Bloomington, about an hour before things start today. Jordan Davis, organizer of Taste of Bloomington, about an hour before things start today. (Dave Askins, Aug. 2, 2025)
March 19, 2026: $16M potential deficit for Bloomington, Trades District Hotel, jail site search This edition includes reports on a potential $16-million annual deficit for the city of Bloomington by 2029, the Trades District hotel deal, and an update on activity related to the site of a new county jail.
Bloomington staring at potential $16M deficit by 2029, hoped-for solution in bigger income tax pie Bloomington could face a growing deficit tied to SEA 1, with reserves potentially strained within three years. A now plausible option under HB 1210—a countywide tax shared across jurisdictions—could yield more revenue even at an 85% share. That depends crucially on the county council.
6th Street & Walnut Street Three photos. The line from the Bluebird is down the block and wrapped around the corner onto 6th Street. The attraction is Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends. Chatter in the line is that one of the "friends" tonight is Mike Mills of REM.
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