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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, January 16th, 2024.
Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins with the B Square Bulletin provides an update on Bloomington’s annexation efforts. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund.
But first, your local headlines:
Bloomington City Council Holds Organizational Meeting
The Bloomington City Council held its organizational meeting on January 10th, 2024.
First, Mayor Kerry Thompson introduced herself to the council. Next, the council voted on the election of officers.
Council Member Isabel Piedmont-Smith was nominated as President of the Council. Piedmont-Smith shared why she is interested in the role.
Council Members Andy Ruff, Hopi Stosberg, Shruti Rhana, Isak Asare, and Sydney Zulich all shared their support for her nomination. The vote to elect Piedmont-Smith as President passed unanimously.
For the position of Vice-President, Council Member Isak Asare nominated Council Member Andy Ruff. Ruff spoke on the nomination. Again, Council Members shared their support for the nomination.
The council unanimously voted to approve the appointment of Ruff as Vice President. Council Member Hopi Stosberg was nominated for the position of Parliamentarian. She shared that although she is a new member of the council she has been preparing for the position.
The nomination was approved unanimously. The next Bloomington City Council meeting will be held on January 17th.
Monroe County Commissioners
The Monroe County Commissioners met on January 10th, 2024.
Executive Director of the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County Tom McGlasson Jr. spoke during public comment. McGlasson discussed some changes coming to the recycling center, formerly known as the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District, including new signage, simpler paper recycling procedures and a new monthly schedule for bulky items.
Commissioner Penny Githens expressed appreciation for the center’s new bulky item schedule.
McGlasson explained that residents can expect to see new signage in their facilities, including one with the updated schedule.
The board also heard from County Attorney Molly Turner-King who asked the commissioners to approve an ordinance which would increase the compensation that Drainage Board members receive.
Turner-King explained that the board is often faced with tasks which require a certain level of expertise and technical
knowledge. This ordinance aims to retain capable board members.
Commissioner Penny Githens commented on the ordinance, and the importance of the Drainage Board.
The commissioners approved the ordinance unanimously. The next Monroe County Commissioners meeting will be on January 17th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins with the B Square Bulletin provides an update on Bloomington’s annexation efforts. We turn to Dave Askins for more.
Up next, Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. We turn to that segment on the WFHB Local News.
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