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Articles in this section cover Bloomington city council, the mayor's office, Monroe County's board of commissioners, county council, and all the other local units.

Monroe County sheriff submits newly amended immigration enforcement policy in pending litigation with state AG

Monroe County sheriff submits newly amended immigration enforcement policy in pending litigation with state AG

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.

Even elected officials who don't plan to run again are 'candidates' under new Indiana state law, must file paperwork

Even elected officials who don't plan to run again are 'candidates' under new Indiana state law, must file paperwork

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.

Proposal for drinking water rate increase by City of Bloomington Utilities still under development

Proposal for drinking water rate increase by City of Bloomington Utilities still under development

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.

Bloomington gives formal notice to Crawford Apartments for non-compliance, sets Aug. 1 deadline

Bloomington gives formal notice to Crawford Apartments for non-compliance, sets Aug. 1 deadline

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.

Ujdak resigns as chair of Monroe County Dems after 3 1/2 months, calls for 'direct action' to improve lives of others

Ujdak resigns as chair of Monroe County Dems after 3 1/2 months, calls for 'direct action' to improve lives of others

On Sunday afternoon, in a message sent to the Monroe County Democratic Party's email list, party chair Samuel Ujdak has announced his resignation. It's effective at the end of the day on Monday (June 23) at 11:59 p.m. Ujdak was elected county chair three and a half months ago.

Oral arguments in front of court of appeals on merits of Bloomington annexation: Aug. 19

Oral arguments in front of court of appeals on merits of Bloomington annexation: Aug. 19

Two months from now, arguments will be heard by an Indiana court of appeals panel on the merits of Bloomington's attempt to annex territory on the west and southwest sides of the city. In an order from the court in late May, the date for oral arguments was set for Aug. 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Cost of sewer upgrade at site of Bloomington convention center expansion to be negotiated, traffic plan for construction OK'd

Cost of sewer upgrade at site of Bloomington convention center expansion to be negotiated, traffic plan for construction OK'd

Near 3rd Street, between College Avenue and Walnut Street, the flow of traffic, as well as sanitary sewer sludge, will soon be taking a slightly altered course—because of the start of the convention center expansion project.