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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 17th, 2022.
Later in the program, we have Prescription for Healthcare – a monthly podcast collaboration with Medicare for All Indiana. Today, we welcome guest Michael Lighty – president of Healthy California Now and a consultant with the National Union of Healthcare Workers.
More in the bottom half of our program.
Also coming up in the next half hour, 24 residents in two of Bloomington’s proposed annexation areas, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to appeal annexation in Areas 1A and 1B. More in the top half of tonight’s show.
Bloomington Historic Preservation Approves Petition in McDoel Gardens
On March 10th at the Bloomington Historic Preservation Committee meeting the committee approved a petition to add on to their house in the McDoel Gardens Historic District.
Program Manager Gloria Colom presented on behalf of the petitioners Barre Klapper and Springpoint Architects.
Commissioner member Sam DeSollar shared that he appreciated seeing this house again and how they have worked to establish the new additions while keeping the historic designation of the house.
The board approved the addition unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for March 24th.
Monroe County Public Library
On March 8th the Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees held a special session to hear from Associate Director Grier Carson, the candidate for the Director’s position.
He presented on how he would fulfill the role of Director following the retirement of Marylin Wood. He was asked what some of the greatest opportunities are for the Monroe County Public Library.
Carson said that technology has changed the way we communicate and get information. He said that the library should not only offer online platforms but experiences.
The board will have their regularly scheduled meeting on March 23rd.
MCRAA Challenges Annexation in Court for Areas 1A and 1B
24 residents in two of Bloomington’s proposed annexation areas, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to appeal annexation in Areas 1A and 1B.
According to the complaint filed with the Monroe County Circuit Court, county residents also petitioned for declaratory judgment and for damages.
In a phone interview with WFHB News yesterday, Margaret Clements, President of the Monroe County Residents Against Annexation, discussed how county residents are preparing for the battle in the courts.
Late last month, Monroe County Auditor Catherine Smith announced the final tally of remonstrance waivers. Five of the seven proposed annexation areas reached the 65 percent threshold required to void annexation.
Areas 1A and 1B did not reach the 65 percent threshold needed to cancel out the annexation, but they did receive over 51 percent, which is enough to appeal annexation in court.
Over the past year, Clements went door-to-door rallying county residents to file remonstration waivers and avoid annexation. She talked about the grassroots effort she undertook on behalf of the MCRAA.
Defendants in the legal action include the City of Bloomington, Mayor John Hamilton, County Auditor Catherine Smith and the Bloomington City Council.
Plaintiffs include the Monroe County Residents Against Annexation along with about two-dozen property owners. The plaintiffs are represented by the law firm Bunger and Robertson.
Clements outlined what’s next for the county residents against annexation.
To listen to the full interview with Margaret Clements, visit this link to yesterday’s news.
Feature Report:
Now it’s time for Prescription for Healthcare – a monthly podcast collaboration with Medicare for All Indiana. Today, hosts Dr. Rob Stone and Karen Green-Stone welcome guest Michael Lightly – president of Healthy California Now and a consultant with National Union of Healthcare Workers.
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 Rob Stone and Karen Green Stone.
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Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
