Farewell to City Manager Jamie Verbrugge

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Remote work continuation policy

Diversity and inclusion in city staff recruitment

Partnerships with the local business community

Bloomington Expo bid reflection

State of the City progress report

Notable Quotes (2)

In 2015 when I started, fewer than 5% of our staff identified as Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, or other. And today that number is close to 18%.

Verbugge
Staff DiversityHighlighting progress in diversity staffing goals.

We bet on Bloomington with the Expo bid, and though we didn't win it, we've been successful.

Verbugge
Economic DevelopmentReflecting on the city's failed bid for the Expo event.

People (2)

LoriUnspecified

Mentioned during grilling segment of the vlog.

Places Mentioned

River RendezvousWestern maintenance facilityBloomington

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Friday Live broadcast session
  • 10th Annual State of the City report delivery
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