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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, February 6th, 2022.
Later in the program, we have Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, we have some recent prison related news and announcements from the producers of Kite Line – our public affairs program devoted to prison issues in the Midwest and beyond. But first, your daily headlines:
Bloomington City Council Discusses Black History Month, Emergency Dispatch Union and Potential Removal of Member from Traffic Commission
On February 1st at the Bloomington City Council meeting Council Member Jim Sims shared upcoming events the city is hosting in honor of Black History Month.
City Clerk Nicole Bolden also encouraged council members and community members to attend the events.
During public comment Dispatcher Katie Rog spoke on behalf of the Dispatchers of the Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center, she outlined their goals for unionization, and asked the council to support the union.
Also during public comment, Council Attorney Stephen Lucas read a comment submitted in the chat box of the Zoom meeting, shared by local resident Sam Dove about a protest on February 4th.
Next, the Council appointed new members to commissioners, and debated removing Greg Alexander from the Traffic Commission. Council Member Dave Rollo introduced the ordinance.
Council member Steve Volan said the motion should be referred to the special committee on council processes to solicit a recommendation on how to move forward before a council meeting in March. Volan explained his rationale.
Council Member Matt Flaherty commented that he agrees with Volan about “process” and he would support the amendment.
Council Member Susan Sandberg said she supports the initiative to refer the removal of Alexander to the committee, but she acknowledged that she believes harm was done in this incident.
The motion passed unanimously to refer the incident to the special committee on council processes.
The Council will hear the committee’s recommendation at their meeting on March 1st.
The next Bloomington City Council meeting will be held on February 8th.
Feature Reports:
We have some recent prison related news and announcements from the producers of Kite Line. Kite Line is a public affairs program that covers prison issues around the Midwest and beyond. Kite Line airs each Friday at 5:30 p.m. on WFHB Community Community Radio. You can find all episodes of Kite Line online at wfhb dot org or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Up next, we have Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. Today’s episode features Chris Jackson and Michael Bird with the Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility.
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network aims to inspire, support, and celebrate volunteerism in the community by connecting volunteers of all ages and interests with opportunities to serve. They invite you to get involved and make a difference by visiting bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected] to learn more.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Activate was produced by Kirsten Payton .
Kite Line is produced by Mia Beach.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
