Mayor Kruzan announces bid for re-election

Incumbent Mayor Mark Kruzan announced his plans to run for re-election Thursday, according to a press release. The Democrat, who will be running for his second term, made the announcement just days after City Councilman David Sabbagh joined the race Monday.\nKruzan said he feels he and his colleagues have made “tremendous progress” during his four-year mayoral term, adding that he has the “energy, passion and vision to move this great community forward.” Kruzan’s top priorities include public safety, advancing the economy and protecting Bloomington’s character, he said in a statement.\n“Nothing is more important to me than community safety and security,” Kruzan said. “We’ve added police officers and firefighters to our forces, added and improved fire and police equipment, installed new school crosswalks, invested in street improvements and modernized snow control strategy. Another significant public safety initiative will soon be announced.”\nKruzan also vowed to look toward Bloomington’s future.\n“The best of Bloomington is ahead of us,” he said. “I’m genuinely excited by the prospect of how much more we can accomplish in the next four years. Bloomington’s strength is in its spirit. This campaign is going to be about protecting and fostering that spirit.”