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The city of Bloomington has now released the most most recent inspection reports for Crawford Apartments, which lay out unit by unit the problems with the physical property. The city is asking for around $5.9 million in fines, just for the lack of current rental permits.

The Monroe County Board of Health has drafted a policy for governing public comment at its meetings. The initial draft received discussion at the board’s regular meeting on Thursday (June 26). A meeting will be held on July 14 for the sole purpose of hearing public input about the policy.

On Tuesday (June 24), Monroe County sheriff, Ruben Marté, submitted a new document, in connection with the lawsuit that Indiana’s attorney general has filed against him over the enforcement of immigration laws. This week’s filing included a copy of the sheriff’s newly revised policy.

My Sister’s Closet marked a milestone on Tuesday (June 24) with a festive ribbon-cutting and community celebration at its future location. The event featured viewings of the new facility, an unveiling of community art, and remarks from Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson.

According to a notice from the Monroe County election board, elected officials earning more than $5,000 a year, and who are subject to campaign finance reporting must open and maintain a campaign finance committee by filing a CFA-1 (Statement of Organization) with the election board.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) is in the middle of a process to increase the water rate, a regular process CBU undertakes about every four years, to prevent rate spikes. No proposed rate increase has been calculated yet.

In a news release issued late Tuesday, the city of Bloomington announced that it has given formal notice to the owner (Cinnaire Solutions Corp.) and property management company (Continental Management) for Crawford Apartments on Henderson Street that they are in default of agreements with the city.