Bloomington City Council Member Ward 7
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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Mary "Mollie" Ward
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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?
Campaign Phone
3092059132
I am running to continue to be a voice for my neighbors and to represent the concerns of Bloomington’s West Side to the broader community.
My record speaks for itself. In my years on Council, I have consistently supported housing development projects, the Downtown Streetscape, infill development efforts, and zoning changes that make it easier for new businesses to get a start and existing businesses to expand. I also have supported fair wages and use of local labor so that the fruits of a vibrant economy go not only to those who own the businesses but also to those whose work makes their profits possible.
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The City’s physical infrastructure affects everyone, every time we turn on the tap, flush a toilet, walk outside our doors, or drive on the streets. Digital infrastructure means the difference between transparency in government and a public that is left to, metaphorically, fumble in the dark.
Trust is built on relationship, and that means being open, accessible, and responsive to members of the community. It means showing up, listening, and following through on commitments.
I think we need to reach out personally to the many talented youth and young adults in our community and give them reasons to get involved in public service and to stay here for and after they complete their training and education. I think the personal conversations are far more effective than mass mailings, and I think it’s essential to make living wage and affordable housing available to recruit and retain them.
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