Bloomington residents, mark your calendars for a significant city event affecting your wallets. The Bloomington City Council is slated to host a public hearing on December 16, to deliberate on the proposed 2025 budget and the property taxes to be levied to fund city services next year. The session is set to convene at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza or via electronic mediums, as reported by the City of Bloomington.
The meeting will be accessible virtually via BTV (Comcast channels 859 or 14), online streaming, or phone. Public testimony is accepted in person, by phone, or via voicemail or email if submitted by 2 p.m. on the hearing day, as per the City of Bloomington.
For the ones interested in the meeting's agenda and related documents, they are available for review on the city's meetings webpage. This is where citizens can get informed, not just casually glance, about the items that the Council will be addressing. If you decide to speak, make sure you're ready to convey your comments succinctly. When your phone line is unmuted, remember to introduce yourself with your name, phone number, and address before sharing your thoughts on the budget or property taxes.
For those requiring more detailed information or having specific inquiries regarding the public hearing and the proposed tax changes, Lori Economy-Scholler, Bloomington’s Chief Financial Officer, can be contacted at 952-563-8790.
