Tag Archives: Attorney Jeff Cockerill

After months of disagreement between Monroe County and the City of Bloomington, the two parties have reached an accord over the proposed convention center expansion. Work on the Monroe convention center is set to resume after the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a new memorandum of understanding with the city last night. Going forward, Bloomington and Monroe County are …

The Monroe County Commissioners approved a one-year collective bargaining agreement with county jail staff yesterday. County Attorney Jeff Cockerill told Commissioners yesterday the agreement could eventually lead to pay increases for jail employees. Cockerill said employee retention is partially driving the salary review. Jail Commander, Sam Crow is not party to the contract, but he voiced his support for it. …