Kerry Thomson

The mayor said the city's budget is to state code and the CIB is making great progress on the convention center expansion project.

Mayor Kerry Thomson responds to the budget surplus, DORA legislation, why major downtown road construction now, fire station headquarters update, and more annexation follow-up.

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson and dozens of first responders gathered Wednesday morning at Ivy Tech for a ceremony commemorating the 9/11 attacks.

Mayor Thomson joins us on Zoom at the Democratic National Convention to talk about new initiatives to help those experiencing homelessness, the water accident, and appealing annexation.

The plan developed by local groups and the City of Bloomington seeks to address street homelessness with long-term housing solutions.

Mayor Thomson says she's working on a long-term plan to help unhoused people, the city appeals annexation ruling, and the budget is next.

The city said it chose to clear the encampment after receiving reports of fires. There about 15-20 people currently staying there, according to the city's communications director.

Thomson says the city needs to update means of public comment for better communication, why a hotel in the Trades District, and where should the new jail be built.

Thomson says she has a good relationship with IU president Pamela Whitten, housing balance needs to tip to workforce housing, and why the hanging lights on Kirkwood are down.

The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is moving forward with a $1.2 million offer for land in the Trades District planned for a hotel.