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WFHB Local News – May 6th, 2024
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 6th, 2024.
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. More in today’s feature report.
That’s Andrea Kleesattel from Windfall Dancers, a local nonprofit using dance to promote health AND build community. Learn more later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Bloomington City Council
At the Bloomington City Council meeting on May 1st, during council reports, Council Member Isabel Piedmont-Smith gave an update on their deliberations about public comment, and how they might restructure it.
During public comment, Chair of the Human Rights Commission Ryan Shaddy spoke out against the hate speech at the Council meeting on April 3rd.
Then, council members revisited the resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities and for the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, following the Mayor’s passive veto of the resolution on April 19th. City Clerk Nicole Bolden read aloud Resolution 2024-08.
City Council President Isabel Piedmont-Smith provided a brief overview on the mayor’s veto of the original resolution.
Council Member Dave Rollo spoke in solidarity with innocent people impacted by the war and Bloomington’s history passing similar resolutions against humanitarian crises.
The council unanimously passed the resolution on April 3rd. Council members unanimously passed it again at this meeting on May 1st, formally instating the resolution.
The next Bloomington City Council meeting will be held on May 8th.
Monroe County Commissioners
Photo by Benedict Jones.
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on May 1st, the commissioners shared a statement on the recent events at Indiana University protests in Dunn Meadow.
Later the commissioners heard from Commissioners’ Administrator Angie Purdie and Area 10 Director Chris Meyers for the annual Rural Transit agreement renewal. Purdie clarified that this year, the agreement does not include transportation between Bloomington and Ellettsville.
Area 10 Director Chris Meyers outlined the cost that the county would have to match, and said that they are looking to replace two of their large buses.
Commissioner Penny Githens said that the individuals using the service are making important trips.
Commissioner Julie Thomas explained why Rural Transit is not able to provide services to Elletsville anymore, and said that they are still working on finding a permanent solution.
During public comment on the Rural Transit renewal Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Director of Advocacy & Public Policy Christopher Emge spoke in support of Rural Transit.
The next Monroe County Commissioners meeting on May 8th has been canceled. The commissioners will meet again on May 13th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. We turn to Askins for more.
Dance studios are typically set up as commercial businesses, but in Bloomington Windfall Dancers is a non-profit promoting movement for individual health AND building community. Managing director Andrea Kleesattel offers their facility to groups that need a space, and she’d love to talk to you about volunteering at Windfall or maybe trading some gardening work for free dance classes. Learn more on a new episode of Activate!, coming your way right now on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Kade Young.
Activate is produced by Chad Carrothers and Michelle Moss.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 6th, 2024.
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. More in today’s feature report.
That’s Andrea Kleesattel from Windfall Dancers, a local nonprofit using dance to promote health AND build community. Learn more later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Bloomington City Council
At the Bloomington City Council meeting on May 1st, during council reports, Council Member Isabel Piedmont-Smith gave an update on their deliberations about public comment, and how they might restructure it.
During public comment, Chair of the Human Rights Commission Ryan Shaddy spoke out against the hate speech at the Council meeting on April 3rd.
Then, council members revisited the resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities and for the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, following the Mayor’s passive veto of the resolution on April 19th. City Clerk Nicole Bolden read aloud Resolution 2024-08.
City Council President Isabel Piedmont-Smith provided a brief overview on the mayor’s veto of the original resolution.
Council Member Dave Rollo spoke in solidarity with innocent people impacted by the war and Bloomington’s history passing similar resolutions against humanitarian crises.
The council unanimously passed the resolution on April 3rd. Council members unanimously passed it again at this meeting on May 1st, formally instating the resolution.
The next Bloomington City Council meeting will be held on May 8th.
Monroe County Commissioners
Photo by Benedict Jones.
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on May 1st, the commissioners shared a statement on the recent events at Indiana University protests in Dunn Meadow.
Later the commissioners heard from Commissioners’ Administrator Angie Purdie and Area 10 Director Chris Meyers for the annual Rural Transit agreement renewal. Purdie clarified that this year, the agreement does not include transportation between Bloomington and Ellettsville.
Area 10 Director Chris Meyers outlined the cost that the county would have to match, and said that they are looking to replace two of their large buses.
Commissioner Penny Githens said that the individuals using the service are making important trips.
Commissioner Julie Thomas explained why Rural Transit is not able to provide services to Elletsville anymore, and said that they are still working on finding a permanent solution.
During public comment on the Rural Transit renewal Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Director of Advocacy & Public Policy Christopher Emge spoke in support of Rural Transit.
The next Monroe County Commissioners meeting on May 8th has been canceled. The commissioners will meet again on May 13th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. We turn to Askins for more.
Dance studios are typically set up as commercial businesses, but in Bloomington Windfall Dancers is a non-profit promoting movement for individual health AND building community. Managing director Andrea Kleesattel offers their facility to groups that need a space, and she’d love to talk to you about volunteering at Windfall or maybe trading some gardening work for free dance classes. Learn more on a new episode of Activate!, coming your way right now on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Kade Young.
Activate is produced by Chad Carrothers and Michelle Moss.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
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