Bloomington City Council

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Bloomington Residents Voice Concerns Over James Avenue Zoning Change, Increased Housing Density

Meeting Oct 27, 2026Story Date Nov 3, 2026

A recent City Council decision to approve the James Avenue City Home Project, involving rezoning a portion of the avenue from R1 to R1R3, is set to significantly increase housing density, drawing disa…

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Bloomington Resident Raises Concerns Over Code Enforcement Fairness, Appeal Process Clarity

Meeting Oct 27, 2026Story Date Nov 3, 2026

A community member addressed the City Council, highlighting perceived shortcomings in how property code violations are communicated and the lack of an explicit appeal mechanism for residents.

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Bloomington Residents Advocate for Fiscal Prudence Amid Budget Discussions

Meeting Oct 27, 2026Story Date Nov 3, 2026

City Council hears public concerns over recent budget increases and considers proposals aimed at cost-saving measures and long-term financial stability.

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Bloomington Urged to Embrace Automated Solar Permitting to Cut Costs, Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption

Meeting Oct 27, 2026Story Date Oct 30, 2026

During a recent City Council meeting, an advocate presented the case for SolarAPP+, an online platform designed to streamline the approval process for residential solar and battery storage installatio…

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Planning Commission approves nine-unit townhome development on James Avenue

Story Date Oct 26, 2026

The Bloomington Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal to build nine detached townhomes on two single-family lots at 9025 and 9033 James Avenue South, but added a requirement for a constr…

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