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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.

Housing advocates rally at Bloomington city hall as two key public bodies trade blame

Housing advocates rally at Bloomington city hall as two key public bodies trade blame

At least 60 people rallied at Bloomington city hall Monday, urging the RDC and CIB to negotiate a land swap that could preserve Seminary Pointe. Hours earlier, mayor Kerry Thomson’s administration and CIB president John Whikehart traded statements over how talks should proceed.

Monroe County ballot nears final shape: Davis files write-in bid, Trimble’s final paperwork pending

Monroe County ballot nears final shape: Davis files write-in bid, Trimble’s final paperwork pending

Monroe County’s latest Nov. 3 ballot adds write-in clerk candidate Joe Davis and three Democratic township board candidates. Republicans left some major countywide vacancies unfilled, including sheriff, while Lisa Jeneé Trimble’s independent assessor candidacy awaits final paperwork.

Jail site panel to start scoring, Monroe County commissioners decline role

Jail site panel to start scoring, Monroe County commissioners decline role

A jail site committee is set to start scoring properties, but Monroe County commissioners confirmed they won’t formally join the process. On Wednesday, the panel added a constitutional-care screen, flagged floodway concerns at 3 sites, and will meet three more times before a mid-July recommendation.

CIB narrows Bloomington convention center host hotel field to Dora, MHG

CIB narrows Bloomington convention center host hotel field to Dora, MHG

Bloomington’s CIB advanced host hotel proposals from Dora Hospitality and MHG Hotels for July 8 interviews, keeping a July 15 developer vote on track for Seminary Pointe. The move further dims hopes for a College Square land swap that could preserve Seminary Pointe for affordable housing and retail.

Monroe County sheriff wins narrow injunction against Indiana ICE-detainer law

Monroe County sheriff wins narrow injunction against Indiana ICE-detainer law

A Monroe County special judge blocked AG Todd Rokita from enforcing SEA 76’s ICE-detainer compliance mandate against sheriff Ruben Marté, finding a likely Fourth Amendment conflict. The narrow preliminary injunction applies only to Marté while the state case continues.

Trimble clears signature hurdle to make independent run for Monroe County assessor

Trimble clears signature hurdle to make independent run for Monroe County assessor

Lisa Jeneé Trimble submitted enough signatures to run for Monroe County assessor as an independent, pending a CAN-20 filing. Her ballot bid could revive an election board complaint by incumbent Judy Sharp, while Trimble’s wrongful-termination lawsuit against Monroe County continues.

Jail site committee will score renovation-plus-Curry option for Bloomington location

Jail site committee will score renovation-plus-Curry option for Bloomington location

Bloomington’s jail-site committee finalized evaluation metrics Monday and added a renovation option combining the current jail with the Curry Building. The panel will weigh size, utilities, costs, floodway limits, transit and service access, with more meetings set before a mid-July recommendation.