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Welcome, Course Overview, Let's Get to Know One Another - 6:00 to 6:30pm
We'll review what to expect in our eleven weeks together, and take some time to introduce ourselves.
Common Council - 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
As the legislative body of the City, the Common Council is a link between the citizens of Bloomington and their government. The Council works to represent the interests of residents, while ensuring the delivery of municipal services by enacting legislation that fosters the health, safety, and welfare of the City. By statute, the Common Council is responsible for the control of the City's property and finances, and the appropriation of money (Indiana Code § 36‐4‐6‐1‐18).
Councilmember Hopi Stosberg (hopi.stosberg@bloomington.in.gov) will address the group.
Learn more about each Council member, including contact information, by clicking their name.
Front row, left to right:
Isabel Piedmont-Smith (Council Vice President and District I Representative)
Hopi Stosberg (Council President and District III Representative)
Courtney Daily (Council Parliamentarian and District V Representative)
Middle row, left to right:
Andy Ruff (At-Large Representative)
Kate Rosenbarger (District II Representative)
Sydney Zulich (District VI Representative)
Back row, left to right
Matt Flaherty (At-Large Representative)
Isak Nti Asare (At-Large Representative)
Dave Rollo (District IV Representative)
Links:
Common Council District Interactive Map
View Rules for Making Public Comment
Find your Council representative
City Clerk - 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.
The Bloomington Clerk's Office serves as an educational liaison between citizens and their government. They respond to inquiries regarding matters pertaining to Common Council actions or related City information retained in the City Clerk's office, such as the Bloomington Municipal Code.
Deputy Clerk Jennifer Crossley (jennifer.crossley@bloomington.in.gov) will discuss the activities of the Clerk's office
Links:
The Bloomington Municipal Code
Sample Resolution (Resolution 25-08)
Sample Ordinance (Ordinance 25-13)