Tag Archives: Jim Sims

The majority of Bloomington Common Council members voiced their support last night for designating the Maple Heights neighborhood an Historic Conservation District. The Maple Heights Neighborhood Association requested the designation with the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission, which recommended it to the council. The neighborhood lies north of downtown Bloomington, between the Indiana Railroad tracks and 15th Street. According to Connor …

On tonight’s show, we re-air a broadcast from August 6. This extended interview features Bring It On Anchors William Hosea and Jim Sims, who are joined by Daniel Baron, Jordan Shifriss, Maria Hamilton-Abegunde, and Pamela Jackson – members of the Bloomington Noah’s Ark design team. They joined us to help shed some light on a unique journey of discovery and …

City of Bloomington administrators seem set on replacing the downtown Fourth Street parking garage, but the idea of repairing the structurally-unsound garage is resurfacing; City of Bloomington Utilities customers will likely see a $5.15 increase in their utility bills, next year; The Indiana State Teachers Association is pushing for teacher raises to be brought up, when the state legislature reconvenes, in January; The …

A report finds Blacks in Monroe County are disproportionately affected by the criminal justice system. The report was compiled by the Monroe County chapter of the NAACP and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington’s Racial Justice Task Force. A press conference and public discussion addressing the report and recommended policy changes will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 12, …

William Hosea and Jim Sims welcome Daniel Baron, Jordan Shifriss, Maria Hamilton-Abegunde, and Pamela Jackson PART ONE On tonight’s show, William and Jim are joined by Daniel Baron, Jordan Shifriss, Maria Hamilton-Abegunde, and Pamela Jackson, members of the Bloomington Noah’s Ark design team. They join us to help shed some light on a unique journey of discovery they all started …

Jim Sims and William Hosea welcome Dr. Amrita Myers and Vauhxx Booker PART ONE On tonight’s show, Jim and William are joined by IU Professor and Bring It On! Contributor, Dr. Amrita Myers and local Black Lives Matter activist Vauhxx Booker. They join us to help dissect the phenomenon of White Americans calling the police on African-Americans in public spaces. …

William Hosea and Jim Sims welcome Nicole Browne, Mia Beach and Faheem PART ONE On Tonight’s show, William and Jim welcome Nicole Browne, incumbent Monroe County Clerk; Mia Beach, producer of the WFHB program Kite-Line; & Faheem, a recently released inmate of 18 years in the Indiana prison system. They join us tonight to share their views and perspectives on …

Jim Sims and William Hosea welcome Mark Fraley, Dana Black and Robin Winston PART ONE Jim and William are joined by Mark Fraley, Chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party; Dana Black, Deputy Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party; and Robin Winston, former political director of the Indiana Democratic Party. They join us to discuss local, state and national political …

The City Council voiced support last night for a property tax increase to fund sidewalk repairs. City Controller Jeff Underwood presented a proposal re-establishing a cumulative capital development fund, along with the property tax increase. The fund is primarily supported by property taxes. Underwood says Mayor Hamilton would like to prioritize the money for sidewalk projects. As for the impact …

Clarence Boone and Jim Sims welcome Rafi Hassan and Maqubè Reese PART ONE On tonight’s show, Clarence and William welcome Rafi Hassan, director of the Office of Safe and Civil Cities with the City of Bloomington and Maqubè Reese, within the division of the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs. They join us to give …