Mayor Kerry Thomson

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2012 News Releases

King Commission invites public to vote in MLK video contest

Local students receive President’s Volunteer Service Award

City reminds residents to keep sidewalks, ramps free of snow

Historic City Hall achieves LEED certification

City of Bloomington Fire Department offers tips for safe and festive holiday season

Sue West appointed City of Bloomington Controller

Applicants sought for City boards and commissions

"People" by the Boys and Girls Clubs to be December exhibit in City Hall

Animal Shelter wins $2,000 in ASPCA photo contest

Mayor announces grants for Martin Luther King, Jr. service projects, urges residents to honor Dr. King through volunteerism

Utilities Department unveils new electronic billing option

City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission extends deadline for MLK video contest

2012 holiday pet supply drive to benefit Animal Shelter

City Commission on the Status of Black Males partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters on mentoring initiative

Commission seeks nominees for Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award

Bloomington's Downtown Holiday Activities

City to hold public forum on new food establishment regulations

Bloomington Selected to Host ASA National Softball Tournament in 2014

City of Bloomington completes Google’s “Summer of Code” program

City offers free home energy assessments through third annual Beat the Meter Blitz

Monroe County Women’s Commission unveils Susan B. Anthony marker

City of Bloomington named a Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association

Council for Community Accessibility presents 2012 awards

City of Bloomington earns designation as IACT Green Community

Lil’ Bub to host meet and greet at City of Bloomington Animal Shelter to kick off “Howl-o-Ween” Adopt-a-Thon

City's New Dog Park Opens Wednesday

Bloomington Arts Commission announces October 2012 Arts Project Grant Program recipients

BUEA to partner with BEAD on Zone Arts Grant Program

City seeks public input on community vision statement

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter needs “300 in 3 Weeks”

Safe and Civil City program urges residents to stay safe on Halloween

City of Bloomington to sponsor autism awareness education program

City collaborates to provide Medicare Part D enrollments for seniors

City Commission seeks nominees for annual Human Rights Award

During Fire Prevention Week Fire Department Urges Residents to “Have Two Ways Out”

City holding public workshops to help guide planning for 12 acres downtown

City of Bloomington King Commission announces funding for "A Day On! Not A Day Off"

B-Line Trail Receives Highest Honor for Environmental Achievements

City of Bloomington Promotes South Central Indiana VA Stand Down

City of Bloomington to Display Artwork of Wyatt LeGrand in City Hall Atrium

City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Announces Video Contest

City of Bloomington to Help Set New World Record for Reading

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Kicks Off "Barktoberfest"

City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility Invites Public to Annual Awards Ceremony

BPD to Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

City Unveils New Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Commission on the Status of Children and Youth Releases Community Survey

City of Bloomington Human Rights Commission Issues 2011-2012 Hate Incidents Report

BEAD to Exhibit the Boys and Girls Clubs' "Cardboard City" Installation

City of Bloomington to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

BEAD to exhibit the work of Kendall Reeves in conjunction with United Way

Mandatory water restrictions to be lifted Sept. 12

City to Commemorate 11th Anniversary of 9/11

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter breaks record during first month of ASPCA $100,000 Challenge

City of Bloomington to Offer 2013 Buskirk-Chumley Theater Grant Program

BEAD announces redesign of visitbead.com

City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility Seeks Nominees for Annual Awards

Construction Continues on Bloomington's New Dog Park

CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SEEKS NEW MEMBERS FOR 2012-2013

City of Bloomington Arts Commission Announces Call for Applications and Grant Workshop for Arts Project Grant Program

City of Bloomington Builds Upon Code for America Application

City of Bloomington to Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Title 16 Amendments

City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department Working to Minimize Water Use

EMERGENCY MANDATORY OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS DECLARED BY CBU AND THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON

City of Bloomington Volunteer Network hosts Community Volunteer Fair at Farmers' Market

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter ASPCA $100K Challenge Adopt-a-Thon a Success

Community Development Block Grant applications due Dec. 7

BEAD to Showcase Bloomington Arts Commission Grant Recipients

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Hosts ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kickoff Adopt-a-Thon

First Annual Eco-Hero Award Contest Winners Are Announced

Griffy Lake Boathouse Closed for the Season

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Seeking Volunteers for ASPCA $100K Challenge

The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility Announces "Week of Service" in Conjunction with the Anniversary of t

Pakistani Artist Arieb Azhar to perform in City Hall

The City of Bloomington Fire Department Urges Extra Caution During the Holiday Season

Bloomington's Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Stimulates Local Economy

City partners with IU to host Facility Managers Forum on June 27

City of Bloomington a Finalist in Code for America Partnership

Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association Partners with BEAD on Arts Grant Program

City of Bloomington Seeks Nominees for the Latino Leader Awards

B-Line Trail Named a National Recreation Trail by the National Park Service

BEAD to Exhibit Illustrations on Canvas by Avi Katz

City of Bloomington Promotes Adopt A Shelter Cat Month with Special Adoption Fees

City completes inventory of all energy usage in municipal operations

The City of Bloomington Releases Open311 Apps for Mobile Issue Reporting and Issue Tracking

City of Bloomington Announces BLOOMING NEIGHBORHOODS Neighborhood Awards Celebration

The City of Bloomington Utilities Department to Implement New Billing System

City Enters ‘Bark for Your Park' Online Voting Contest

Ceremony Commemorates Peace Officer Memorial Day 2012

DNR Relaxes State Fishing Regulations at Griffy Lake

Bloomington Offers Opportunity to Educate Children on Gardening and Healthy Eating

City Announces Second Annual Bike Summit

City Celebrates Be Kind to Animals Week in 2012

MOSAIC Presents A Diversity Film Festival

Applicants Sought for the Environmental Commission

Parks Department Hosts Public Input Sessions for Switchyard Park Property Planning

City of Bloomington Arts Commission Announces April 2012 Grant Recipients

Twin Lakes Recreation Center Names New Membership Coordinator

Brain Extravaganza set to Invade Bloomington

Desk Clocks from Seminary Park Trees to be Presented to Bloomington Tree Fund Donors

First Annual Eco-Hero Award Contest

Teens Serve the Community on Global Youth Service Day

Commission on Aging Offers Second Annual Creative Aging Festival

City Advances Black Barbershop Health Initiative

Jeigh Hockersmith is City Parks and Recreation's New Sports/Facility Coordinator

City Announces Applications for Citizens' Academy

Commission on the Status of Children and Youth Founded

Be More Awards honor outstanding community service

In Celebration of Earth Month BEAD to Exhibit Works from the 2012 ECO-Heroes Award Competition

Homeward Bound Walk Celebrating Ten Years of Alleviating Homelessness

"Be More" Awards To Recognize Outstanding Volunteers

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Takes on 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Qualifying Heat

The Bloomington Watercolor Society to Collect Art Supplies for Tornado-Damaged Henryville, Indiana

Two More Local Presentations Added Featuring Gene Baur, President of Farm Sanctuary

Opportunities Still Available for ImagineBloomington Input

City of Bloomington selected as "Google Summer of Code" participant

Winners Announced in the City of Bloomington Human Rights Commission Contest

Gene Baur, President of Farm Sanctuary, the Nation’s Leading Farm Animal Protection Org., to Hold Presentation at City Hall

City of Bloomington Announces "Blooming Neighborhoods" Awards Celebration

2011 Human Rights Award Winners Announced

Commission on the Status of Women Sponsors "Women's Education - Women's Empowerment" Women's Leadership Event

City of Bloomington Arts Commission Seeks Individual Artist and Arts Organization Input in Public Arts Master Planning Process

Bloomington Celebrates Disability Awareness and Accessibility Awareness Months in March and April

In Celebration of Youth Art Month BEAD to Exhibit Works from Middle Way House Youth Art Program

City of Bloomington Arts Commission Announces Arts Project Grant Program Workshop

City, Library Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday This Saturday

Parks Department Event Gives Contestants 60 Seconds to Win

Volunteers Continue to Promote Safety and Courtesy on the B-Line

City of Bloomington Releases Open Source GeoReporter and uReport tools for Open311

Bloomington Volunteers More than State and National Averages

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter to Close for Maintenance

City of Bloomington Promotes Special Needs Registry for First Responders

2012 Women of the Year Selected

City and Indiana Legal Services sponsor Citizenship and Naturalization Class

“ImagineBloomington” to Envision the City’s Planning Future

Bloomington Artist Reza Pishgahi Selected for Gateway Public Art Project

City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Holds "My Furry Valentine" Adoption Promotion

City to Hold Public Awareness Meeting for Southeast Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Bloomington Arts Commission Announces Spring 2011 Arts Project Grant Program Recipients

BEAD to Exhibit the Work of Painter Patricia Coleman

City Kicks Off Black History Month with Legendary Guest

Parks Department Seeks Volunteers to Adopt Local Trails

United Way and Community Partners Offer Free Community Tax Service For Low- and Moderate-Income Residents

City Park Director, Programs Receive Top Honors at State Parks Conference

Commission on the Status of Black Males Seeks Nominees for Annual Award

Making Bloomington Modern: The Showers Family Legacy

Voluntarios para promover la seguridad y cortesía en la ruta B-Line

Volunteers to Promote Safety and Courtesy on the B-Line Trail

City to Provide Free Electronics Recycling