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This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Sept 25 to Oct. 21, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

Monroe County’s jail held 204 people Saturday, down 10 from a week earlier and marking 18 straight days below the ACLU’s 229-person functional-capacity estimate. Friday’s count of 196 was the lowest since The B Square began tracking in July. The sheriff puts functional capacity lower, at 186.

Monroe County’s local income tax task force unanimously asked state lawmakers for more flexibility in the tax overhaul set for 2029, but recommended no specific rates. Uncertainty over revenue, consolidations and possible legislative changes led the panel to hold off on detailed recommendations.

Monroe County health officer Sarah Ryterband resigned Thursday before a hearing on her removal could be held. The board named an interim replacement, yet to be confirmed, but faces other leadership vacancies, staffing shortages and questions about the department’s emergency-response procedures.

Bloomington's convention center expansion is on track for Jan. 8 completion. The CIB OK’d a $660,000 bid to demolish Seminary Pointe buildings for hotel construction staging, despite objections over lost affordable housing. Hotel development talks continue, with a completed hotel expected in 2029.

The Monroe County Council adopted a $147 million budget for 2027, but rejected an appeal from county commissioner Julie Thomas to bring commissioner salaries in line with other elected officials. Councilor David Henry called for a broader review of county administration in January.