At Your Service: Celebrating 30 years of service 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
30-year employment milestone celebration for city staff
Departmental roles and operational responsibilities
Infrastructure and asset management planning
Employee retention and organizational culture in Bloomington
Public safety leadership and support programs
Areas of Interest (3)
- Long-term retention strategies: How Bloomington sustains 30-year career tenures for city staff.
- Infrastructure planning: The role of cross-departmental collaboration in serving urban redevelopment.
- Evolution of police culture: Shifts toward officer wellness and innovation under current leadership.
Notable Quotes (2)
I'm very fortunate, when I started here, to have a chief that really backed his officers and really put officers first.
Working with other departments in the city like Community Development on planning sewer improvements.
People (6)
Aaron PaulPolice OfficerEmployed since April 1995; former SRO, investigator; leads Police Explorers and crisis negotiators.
1 quote
Employed since April 1995; former SRO, investigator; leads Police Explorers and crisis negotiators.
“The city is a unbelievable place to work for.”
Reflecting on his career longevity.
David MelinCity EmployeeEmployed since January 1995.
Employed since January 1995.
Scott AndersonUtilities Superintendent30-year veteran of the city; focuses on infrastructure, budgeting, and asset renewal.
1 quote
30-year veteran of the city; focuses on infrastructure, budgeting, and asset renewal.
“It's just been the constant challenges and opportunities to grow and do different things.”
Reflecting on career longevity.
Steve JorschumbCity Land Surveyor30-year veteran; works on road projects, curb/gutter, and sanitary water mains.
30-year veteran; works on road projects, curb/gutter, and sanitary water mains.
Unnamed Office Support SpecialistOffice Support SpecialistFormer dispatcher (27 years); supports Facilities, Park, Street, and Traffic maintenance.
Former dispatcher (27 years); supports Facilities, Park, Street, and Traffic maintenance.
Chief HodgesPolice ChiefNoted for supporting officers, innovation, and officer wellness.
Noted for supporting officers, innovation, and officer wellness.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Retrospective anniversary celebration for 30-year city employees