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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.

 

City Clerk - 6:30 to 7:15 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.

Links:

City Clerk

The Bloomington Municipal Code

Sample Resolution (Resolution 25-08)

Sample Ordinance (Ordinance 25-13)

Sample Appropriation Ordinance (App Ord 25-02)

Guide to City of Bloomington Boards and Commissions

 

Common Council - 7:15 to 8:00 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).

 

 

members of the 2026 Common Council

 

Learn more about each Council member, including contact information, by clicking their name.

Front row, left to right:

Back row, left to right:

Links:

City Budget

Common Council

Common Council District Interactive Map

View Rules for Making Public Comment

Civic Webcasts

Find your Council representative