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Bloomington City Council Member Ward 5

The City of Bloomington is divided into nine wards and voters in each ward elects a member of the City Council. The City Council votes on the annual City budget, adopts city ordinances and resolutions, sets tax levies, and approves all expenditures for the City.City Council members are elected for four-year terms and must live in the ward from which they are elected. Council Members run as non-partisan and cannot claim to be nominated or endorsed by political parties. A member of City Council is sometimes referred to as an alderperson, alderman, or alderwoman.Salary: $4,800 per yearSources:Bloomington City CodeCity of Bloomington Board of ElectionsIllinois Municipal Code

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    Mike Straza
    (NON)

Biographical Information

Why are you choosing to run for the office of Bloomington city council?

What specific actions will you take to support a vibrant economy in our community, including the downtown area?

How important is city infrastructure, including both digital transformation and basic services, for the work of the town council?

Explain your answer above.

How can council members address the lack of trust in government?

What would you do to make sure the city can effectively recruit and retain employees?

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