county council

In a 5-1 vote on Tuesday evening, the council voted yes on the 0.175 percent income tax increase.

Only two members of the public shared their opinion during the hearing.

In a 6-1 vote, the council decided to reduce the special LIT rate to .03 percent and increase the correctional rate to 2.2 percent.

The Monroe County Council At-Large candidates met at a forum Saturday held by the League of Women Voters to discuss housing, the jail, annexation and more.

The mayor’s office continues to push for a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity to have say over the management of the convention center.

It has been years since a proposal for the Monroe Convention Center's expansion, now many just want to see progress made.

Monroe County's three commissioners were hoping to amend the salary ordinance portion of the adopted 2022 county budget.

The Owen County Council proposed a budget of $16.7 million, up a million dollars from the 2021 budget.

The city says benefits include policing, street maintenance, and access to Bloomington Transit. However, some county residents in annexation areas say their property taxes could increase significantly.

The city says benefits include policing, street maintenance, and access to Bloomington Transit. However, some county residents in annexation areas say their property taxes could increase significantly.