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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, February 29th, 2024.
Later in the program, WFHB News Correspondent Elyse Perry reports on the City of Bloomington’s Hidden River Tunnel Project. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, the Bloomington City Council passed a resolution regarding the operation of the Monroe Convention Center.
That’s coming up next in your local headlines:
Bloomington City Council
The Bloomington City Council held its regular session on February 28th. During the meeting, the council heard a resolution to amend an interlocal agreement between the city and the county for the operation of the Monroe Convention Center as a capital improvement board. City Clerk Nicole Bolden provided an overview of the resolution.
Corporation Counsel Margie Rice expanded on the agreement, walking through some background on the initiative.
During public comment on the agenda item, Executive Director for Visit Bloomington Mike McAfee spoke in support of the legislation saying it would promote tourism and economic development for the city.
Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Christopher Emgee also voiced his support for the resolution.
Executive Director of the Monroe Convention Center Talisha Coppock said she believes the resolution would benefit the interests of the convention center and the greater community. Then, City Councilor Kate Rosenbarger offered a dissenting perspective on the resolution, questioning how relevant expanding the Convention Center would be.
Parliamentarian for the Council Hopi Stosberg said that while she agrees with some of the points made by Rosenbarger, she’s still voting in favor of the policy.
Council President Isabel Piedmont-Smith explained her previous view of the convention center expansion and how her views have progressed over the past few months.
The council voted 7-1 in support of the resolution, with Rosenbarger dissenting. The Bloomington City Council will meet for its next regular session on March 6th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, WFHB News Correspondent Elyse Perry reports on the City of Bloomington’s Hidden River Tunnel Project. Perry speaks with local officials and business owners about the impact of the construction on downtown Bloomington. We turn to Perry for more.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Elyse Perry.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
