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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 9th, 2022.
Later in the program, we have some recent prison-related news and announcements from Kite Line – our public affairs program devoted to covering prison issues in the Midwest and beyond.
More in today’s headlines.
Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Strike Mic – Voices from the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition in light of their strike against Indiana University.
But first, your daily headlines.
Monroe County Commissioners
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on May 4th County Assessor Judy Sharp addressed the public’s concern about the increasing property value assessments.
Sharp explained that the property value assessments are law. Commissioner Julie Thomas commented
Treasurer Jessica McClellan reminded the public of the approaching tax deadline, and gave suggestions for how and when to pay them.
Commissioner Penny Githens commented on the price of sidewalk repairs after Payroll Advisor Jordan Miller read off the claims docket.
GIS Coordinator Jared Eichmiller presented the request to purchase more licenses for Geographic Information System Software for county staff in the amount of $7,350.
The commissioners approved the request unanimously. The next meeting will be held on May 11th.
Bloomington Redevelopment Commission
On May 2nd at the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission meeting Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development John Zody shared that HAND will host a tenant resource fair on Saturday May 21st.
Zody also reminded the public that there are requirements for maintaining lawns to a maximum height of eight inches or less.
Director of Economic and Sustainable Development Alex Crowley presented an agreement with Buskirk Chumley Theater Management Incorporated. He explained that they have worked with them for many years and so they would like to approve a three year contract.
City Legal Larry Allen spoke in support of the contract and said that the B-C-T Management partnership has been stable.
The board approved the contract unanimously. The next commission will be held on May 16th.
Feature Reports:
Up next, 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. Kite Line airs each Friday at 5:30 p.m. on WFHB. The program is available online or wherever you get your podcasts.
Up next, we have Strike Mic – Voices from the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition in light of their strike against Indiana University. We turn now to that segment.
In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Zyro Roze speaks with Ashleigh Ewald about how Generation Z influences attitudes on climate change and cultural changes. We turn to Roze for Part Three of an ongoing interview series.
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.
Our feature was produced by Zyro Roze.
Kite Line and Strike Mic are produced by Mia Beach.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
