Kerry Thomson

Mayor Thomson stands behind her comments about federal immigration enforcement, chemical clean-up at Hopewell, and the city is looking for public input on parking and branding.

"It does seem appropriate that we would ask our legislators to just simply balance the budget," mayor Thomson said on Senate Bill 1. "Cities are being hit very hard."

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson gave her second State of the City Address Thursday night at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Mayor Kerry Thomson talks about new annexation legislation, convention center hotel discussions, the city council climate committee disbanding, new pickleball courts, and more stop signs.

Mayor Kerry Thomson says Governor Braun's wish to do more with less could mean spending more in the long run. She also explains a few complications with expanding EV charging stations.

Mayor Kerry Thomson says the city used most of its salt supply this winter, but another shipment is on the way. She says despite the political change-over, she's focused on making Bloomington the best community it can be.

“It is really, incredibly hard to be outside, even if there are shelters available. So, we are concerned and continue to do outreach to those who are unhoused in our community,” Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson said.

For over 35 years, former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn brought visibility to affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity.

Thomson said elected personnel salary adjustments should wait until an election year. She gives an overview of her first year as mayor and an update on fire and police headquarters.

City council is planning to revise the ordinance that would almost double members' annual salaries.