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:

8/4/2026

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:

7/16/2026

The City official meeting calendar listed a CIB meeting on 7/15/2026 as "canceled" - this is not the same meeting as the convention center CIB. Please remove OLD meeting titled CIB from calendar. Board hasn't listed documents since 2023.

Case Date:

6/23/2026

Please don’t abandon Bluesky! You never really gave it a chance. Perhaps consider ditching one of the other predatory platforms like Tik Tok or Instagram. I’m sure it’s a lot of work to run so many social accounts, but would love to see support for the one that is more open and accessible. Thank you.

Case Date:

6/17/2026

What is the City’s official records retention policy? How long are various types of records retained and how much server/cloud space are citizens paying for to retain this information? Thank you for your time and help regarding this information!

Case Date:

4/21/2026

I I know from the last email that I sent you that you're working on a plan. In the meantime, the situation in front of wheeler mission is just getting worse. There are people camping down there they have their belongings thrown everywhere. They're on the sidewalks. They're in the street. The homeless themselves are in the middle of the road. It is unsafe to drive through there at times and unsafe 100% of the time for people to walk down that sidewalk. This needs to be addressed and cleaned up

Case Date:

4/20/2026

6am. City trash collection vehicle driving wrong way on one-way street. Seen driving west on 11th between Indiana and Dunn Streets, then traveled north on Dunn. Two offenses back-to-back.

Case Date:

4/19/2026

There is an old homeless women screaming cuss words at the top of her lungs on the b-line trail by the Bloomingfoods. Her behavior is seriously concerning. She is almost always there.

Case Date:

4/9/2026

Our tenants have reported a lot of used needles all over the alley next to our Morton building. Would we be able to request a sharps pick up?