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Walnut Street & Hillside Drive

At this intersection on the east side, the bases of the traffic signals are sitting in the middle of the sidewalk.

At this intersection on the east side, the bases of the traffic signals are sitting in the middle of the sidewalk. (Dave Askins, Nov. 12, 2026)

At this intersection on the east side, the bases of the traffic signals are sitting in the middle of the sidewalk. (Dave Askins, Nov. 12, 2026)

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The Almost Daily Bulletin

Nov. 12, 2026: Rejected county commissioner pay increase, condo-to-rental zoning change

This morning’s edition includes a report on a rejected request for more pay from county commissioners as well as a green light from plan commission for a change in a project’s PUD zoning that will change 10 potential condos into 24 rental apartments.

Monroe County council again rejects raise for commissioners, citing 2% for employees

Monroe County council again rejects raise for commissioners, citing 2% for employees

Monroe County councilors rejected an 18% pay raise for commissioners, citing modest raises for county employees and higher health insurance premiums. The council also voted to restart its personnel committee to explore a countywide salary study that could examine staffing and workloads.

After failed vote, recess, plan commission backs Hilltop Court switch from condos to rentals

After failed vote, recess, plan commission backs Hilltop Court switch from condos to rentals

Bloomington’s plan commission voted 7–0 to back replacing 10 planned Hilltop Court condos with 24 rental apartments, after a 4–3 vote to require a second hearing failed. A recess allowed staff to rewrite findings. The proposal retains affordability commitments and now heads to city council.

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