open #212634
City Performance
401 N Morton ST
- Case Date:
- 7/25/2026
Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Conduct at Recent Bloomington Transit Board Meeting To: Office of the Mayor, City of Bloomington, Indiana I am writing this formal complaint through the UReport system to express deep concern regarding the lack of professionalism and the inappropriate conduct displayed at the recent Bloomington Transit Board of Directors meeting. While the Board is entitled to make its own decisions regarding management and leadership, the way this specific meeting was handled was a disservice to the public. In particular, I am specifically addressing the statements made by Board Member Don Griffin. During the proceedings, Mr. Griffin made disparaging remarks regarding City Public Works, specifically questioning why there would be a “maintenance man here.” This comment was elitist, disrespectful, and entirely inappropriate for a public meeting. All departments in this city contribute to our community’s success, and for a board member to publicly belittle the presence of a maintenance professional is unacceptable. The atmosphere of the meeting was unprofessional and did not reflect the values of the City of Bloomington. While I respect the fact that a decision was reached by the Board and I am not here to dispute that outcome, I believe the manner in which it was handled was wrong. The public deserves a board that conducts itself with dignity and shows respect for all classifications of residents and workers. I also wish to acknowledge, as a member of the community, my personal belief that RATP Dev and Mr. John Connell made meaningful positive contributions to Bloomington and to Bloomington Transit. Regardless of the Board’s decision, I believe their work and service to the community deserve to be recognized and treated with respect. I am submitting this as a public comment to ensure that the Mayor’s office is aware of how these board members are representing our city. I hope that the administration will address this conduct and ensure that future meetings are conducted with the respect and professionalism that our community deserves. Respectfully submitted anonymously, A Concerned Resident of Bloomington