Case Date:

8/5/2026

Hi, apologies if this isn’t the correct place for this, but I need to express my concern. Over the last year or so, I’ve taken more of an interest in City Council meetings and have been watching them on CATS when I can. I’ve noticed an odd…phenomenon(?). From what I’ve observed, council members more or less attack (sorry for lack of better term) city-hired consultants when they’re presented with information that they don’t agree with. Tonight’s community survey results being the latest example. It almost seemed like multiple members of council were suggesting that a firm be hired based on their ability to provide the data they preferred, rather than proven surveying methods. Again, this may just be me, but the aggressive questioning and more or less insulting of the “expert” was very off-putting. It happened with Hopewell presentations, too. Why does council feel the need to attack and then soap box? Everything feels knee-jerk and emotion based. I just wish there was more level-headed, unbiased conversation in these meetings. Like, these are the people making decisions for their voters but so many of their speeches are about them personally and may mention constituents, but in a very flippant way (if that makes sense). Anyway, it’s just concerning to me. These people are supposed to be representatives of the residents of Bloomington and therefore Bloomington itself, yet do not hesitate to make offensive comments to people hired to ultimately help the city become better. At what point does Bloomington just get the reputation of no one wanting to work with/for us because council is more or less abusive if they aren’t given information/data they agree with? Sorry if this just comes off as a rant—I truly hope it finds its way to some welcoming ears and eyes. And maybe, just maybe, inspires some change. I will use my singular vote each election cycle and hope for the best, in the meantime.

Case Date:

8/5/2026

We have an abandoned homeless encampment on our property. There is a huge amount of discarded items, trash & garbage with a strong possibility of needles. Please advise if the city will assist in the clean-up.

Case Date:

8/4/2026

Unhoused individual living in white truck located in corner of parklot next to Dialysis business. Beware: She has a large dog with her. Truck also loaded up with recent dumpster diving. Been there a week now.

Case Date:

8/1/2026

There is a "tent" structure in the front yard of this property. The legal owner is deceased and her adult children occupy this house without paying taxes. The homeless people who congregate here do not have access to a bathroom or sewage system. The property is littered with clothing and trash. This property has been under an abatement, which I believe ended when the property was sold recently at the Treasurer's tax sale. This property continues to be an eyesore and a health concern from feces & urine (from lack of restroom access), as well as rodent & insect investations. I have also seen needles from drug use scattered on the road in the past.

Case Date:

7/31/2026

This pike of left over homeless camp trash likes Lin is is mainly on the city row. This has been reported several times by several people in the last 12 days. Please check out these cares. 212746 212653 212635 212513 The only answers we are getting is Most tickets of this type should be closed within 9 days, although some cases may be longer. 0 days have already passed. And the biggest part is that is is in the city row. I hope for the sake of the city someone will clean it up.

Case Date:

7/31/2026

Someone experiencing homelessness has used the space that connects my neighbors fence with my as storage. I have noticed someone sleeping in this area near Blacks Lumber. The individual appears to be collecting items.

Case Date:

7/31/2026

Someone experiencing homelessness has used the space that connects my neighbors fence with my as storage. I have noticed someone sleeping in this area near Blacks Lumber. The individual appears to be collecting items.

Case Date:

5/27/2026

Sidewalks blocked. People living on the sidewalk. Trash everywhere.

Case Date:

5/26/2026

For years, the local government has done very little to celebrate Pride despite the large queer population of residents. Please tell me some sort of celebration or partnership is planned for this June? Thank you!

Case Date:

5/26/2026

I wish the Mayor spent as much time pushing for affordable housing development outside City Limits in the County as she recently has been doing for the jail.