News Releases

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) received approval for an updated rate for sewer and stormwater services from the Bloomington Common Council and Utilities Service Board. The new rates will support continued improvements to the wastewater plants as well as accelerated infrastructure replacements. The average CBU customer should expect a monthly increase of less than $6 on their bill.

Three City workers have reported positive results of COVID-19 tests since the December 22 update, including one Department of Public Works (DPW) employee and two City Hall employees. 

In the last video update in 2022, Mayor John Hamilton and Department of Public Works Director Adam Wason continue the discussion about the City’s employment placement initiative with Centerstone. 

In this week's video update, Deputy Mayor Don Griffin and Human Rights Director/Assistant City Attorney Barbara McKinney discuss the City’s recent eighth perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Index. 

This afternoon, Mayor Hamilton submitted the following veto message to members of the Common Council and City Clerk's Office.

In this week's video update, Mayor John Hamilton and Parks and Recreation Director Paula McDevitt discuss the City's employment placement partnership with Centerstone.

Five City workers have reported positive results of COVID-19 tests since the December 15 update, including one Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, one Bloomington Police Department (BPD) employee, and three City Hall employees.

In anticipation of inclement weather later this week, including precipitation and single-digit temperatures, the City of Bloomington advises residents for their safety to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure and to check on older family members and neighbors often to ensure their safety.

Eligible City of Bloomington employees may soon participate in two new pilot programs in addition to receiving extensive new and ongoing benefits in 2023. The new pilot programs include six weeks paid parental leave and paid Commercial Driver’s License training. 

As of today, Monday, December 19, The City of Bloomington has converted the Maxwell Lane and Sheridan Road intersection from a two-way stop-controlled intersection (with stop signs on Sheridan only) into an all-way stop-controlled intersection. 

Eleven City workers have reported positive results of COVID-19 tests since the December 8 update, including three Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) employees, three Parks and Recreation (Parks) employees, two Bloomington Police Department (BPD) employees, and three City Hall employees (including Mayor Hamilton).

Mayor John Hamilton announced today the appointment of Mary Catherine Carmichael to the position of Deputy Mayor and Kaisa Goodman as Public Engagement Director for the City of Bloomington. 

The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the following City boards or commissions

Mayor John Hamilton has issued the following statement regarding the Convention Center expansion ahead of the City Council’s special session on December 14.

Each week, Mayor Hamilton and Deputy Mayor Griffin provide video updates on recent news and key initiatives. Access all of the weekly video updates at bloomington.in.gov/videoupdates.

The City of Bloomington Parking Services is excited to introduce a new parking feature for ParkMobile users. Users can now pre-set the amount of time they want to park and can stop the parking session when desired. Duration of a parking session can easily be managed directly in the app and from a phone. The completely digital process puts parkers in charge of parking time. 

Eight City workers have reported positive results of COVID-19 tests since the December 1 update, including two Bloomington Police Department (BPD) employees, one Utilities (CBU) employee, one City Hall employee, and four Bloomington Transit (BT) employees.

Concepts to be unveiled at public open house Dec. 15 from 6-7 p.m. at City Hall

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for the 2023 Woman of the Year, Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution, Emerging Leader, and Young Woman of the Year awards. The deadline for submission of nominations for 2023 is Friday, January 20, 2023. Otherwise, nominations for these awards are accepted throughout the year. The 2023 awards will be presented during the Women’s History Month Luncheon in March 2023. 

As part of continuing efforts to improve digital equity in our community, the City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services Department (ITS) is pleased to announce public Wi-Fi in two City parks, with work currently underway in three more. 

Four City workers have reported positive results of COVID-19 tests since the November 23 update, including two Bloomington Police Department (BPD) employees, one Utilities (CBU) employee, and one Bloomington Transit (BT) employee.

Bloomington is a vibrant community filled with activity. Each month there are numerous opportunities to enjoy and engage, socially and civically. The City will provide monthly updates on what is happening in and with the City and you will discover that no matter your interests or inclinations, there is something for everyone.

The City of Bloomington and Local 2487 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) (AFL-CIO Council 962) have reached an agreement on the terms of a contract that will govern salaries and benefits for union members for the next four years. 

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation (hrc.org), in partnership with the Equality Federation (equalityfederation.org), has announced that Bloomington has again been awarded a perfect score on the annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI). Now in its eleventh year, the index of 506 cities nationwide uses 49 criteria to evaluate how inclusive a city’s laws, policies, and services are of the LGBTQ+ people who live and work there. Bloomington was one of 120 cities in the U.S. to earn a perfect score this year, up from 110 cities last year.