Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan announced Tuesday that he will not be seeking re-election ?in 2015.
In an interview that aired on Indiana Public Media’s “Ask the Mayor” show, Kruzan said serving for 12 years has been a lengthy time of ?service.
“It’s time to shake things up and it’s always healthy to have new energy, new ideas,” he said in a clip released by WTIU from the interview.
Kruzan’s announcement was subsequent of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s announcement to also not seek another term.
In the interview, Kruzan referenced one mayor that had served longer than him — Tomilea Allison, who served from 1983 to 1995.
“There’s a reason for that,” he said during the show. “There’s a short shelf-life for being mayor.”
Kruzan was elected as mayor of Bloomington in 2003. Prior to serving as mayor, Kruzan had served as a state representative since 1986.
The mayor’s office could not be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon prior to publication.
Kruzan is an IU alumnus, having received degrees in journalism and political science in 1982 and in law in 1985. Kruzan has also taught at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs since 1990.
Emily Ernsberger
