The following is a press release written by Jennifer Crossley and Desiree DeMolina by The City of the Bloomington.
The City of Bloomington is seeking residents to fill vacancies on multiple boards and commissions. These positions provide community members with the opportunity to contribute directly to the city’s policy-making processes and initiatives.
Board of Zoning Appeals — The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) hears and makes the final decision on requests for variances from both the development and the use standards in the Unified Development Ordinance.
Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Mayor
CDBG Funding Citizens Advisory Committee — This is the public body that reviews and recommends Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funding for a variety of community projects.
Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Redevelopment Commission
Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs — Works to identify and research the issues which impact the Hispanic and Latino populations in Bloomington, especially in the areas of health, education, public safety, and cultural competency.
Seat(s) available: • Appointed by: Mayor, (2) Common Council (2)
Commission on Sustainability — Promotes economic development, environmental health, and social equity in our community for present and future generations.
Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Mayor
Commission on the Status of Black Males — The commission organizes events and programs around the multi-faceted problems confronting Black males in our community and the resulting effects on the entire community.
Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Common Council (1), Mayor, and Human Rights Commission
Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission — Advises the Bloomington Common Council on perceptions and preferences about public safety from community members.
Seat(s) available: 6 • Appointed by: Common Council
Environmental Commission — Established in 1971 by municipal ordinance, the Bloomington Environmental Commission (EC) is an advisory body composed of Bloomington citizens appointed by the Mayor and Common Council.
Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Mayor
Historic Preservation Commission — The Commission recognizes that through preservation and design-conscious development, Bloomington's historic neighborhoods and buildings can continue to provide an affordable, sustainable, and genuine place to live, work, and visit. Furthermore, the Commission recognizes that the preservation or adaptive reuse of the City's historic building stock serves the needs of residents, business owners, and visitors by contributing to a growing, diverse, and vibrant local economy.
Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Mayor
Urban Enterprise Association — The Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) works to improve the economic, physical, and social environment for Zone residents and businesses
Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council
Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization — The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) is a volunteer group consisting of representatives from community organizations, professional organizations, neighborhood associations, and the private sector.
This committee is open to the public—must attend 3 meetings to become a voting member.
After submitting an application, candidates must be appointed to the boards or commissions by either the Bloomington Common Council or Mayor Kerry Thomson. City residency is required for most, but not all, of the boards and commissions.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a meeting of their board or commission of interest before applying. Meeting schedules for each body can be accessed online. All board and commission meetings are open to the public, allowing prospective members to gain a clear understanding of the work involved.
This notice is issued in accordance with Bloomington Municipal Code 2.02.020.
For more information on current vacancies or to apply, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees.
