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Regina Moore
Bloomington City Clerk

Regina Moore has served the citizens of Bloomington as City Clerk for nearly 12 years. Her primary objective is to contribute to a more open and inclusive city government. Regina's initiatives include increasing visibility for public-service opportunities on City boards and commissions, preservation of historic documents and other artifacts that date back to the 19th Century, and greater opportunities tor citizen involvement in the legislative process.

She says, "I've spent my time in government and politics practicing what I did in teaching -- finding ways to invite others in, making space tor all to participate, and helping others become involved. I believe that I have heightened the profile of governmental services." Regina will continue to provide an office where citizens see that government does work for them, and she will help them access that government while making them feel welcomed and valued.
Andy Ruff
Bloomington Common Council, At Large

Andy's skillful leadership, keen understanding of community priorities, and an ability to work with diverse groups and individuals lead to Council
accomplishments and priorities including development of a living-wage ordinance to dignify labor and take a step to reduce poverty; increasing local government accountability/transparency in economic-development expenditures; increasing public involvement in policy-making; protecting green-space; halting flawed development projects; increasing social-services funding: opposition to privatization schemes; and leading the City's ongoing official opposition to 1-69.

Andy states, "Hardworking, progressive, visionary Democratic leadership has helped make Bloomington strong and vibrant, and it will help Bloomington continue to thrive in the future."
Susan Sandberg
Bloomington Common Council, At Large

A council member since 2007, Susan served as Council President in 2008 and again in 2011 and is on the Jack Hopkins Social Services Fund and the Community Development Block Grants committees. "Looking Forward, Giving Back" is the essence of Susan's community service. She will continue to strengthen the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District, provide leadership for safe and affordable housing, and promote diverse citizen participation in public policy through appointments to Boards and Commissions.

Susan is a co-host for the City-County Citizens' Breakfast, a public forum tnat explores the shared interests of Bloomington and Monroe County residents. Susan is a career advisor with the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at iU.

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Tim Mayer
Bloomington Common Council, At Large

Timothy Mayer has served on the Bloomington City Council for 19 years.

During this time, his priorities have included enhancing neighborhoods for the benefit of all residents, building sidewalks and side-paths for safe pedestrian travel, providing support for social-service programs for those in need in our community, maintaining and enhancing our City's park system, assuring that our City's water supply is healthy, adequate, and meets strict state and federal standards, and keeping a watchful eye on City budgets to maximize the value of every taxpayer dollar for the greater public good.

Currently he serves on the Community Development Block Grant Physical Improvement Committee, Utilities Service Board, Jack Hopkins Social Service Funding committee. He has also served on the Boy and Girls Cub Corporation, Hoosier Hills Food Bank Board of Directors, the City Plan Commission, the City Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), Growth Policies Plan (GPP) committee(s), Council Sidewalk Committee, and the B-Line Trail Development Committee. At this time, Tim is a member of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Board of Directors and a volunteer to the Monroe County Community Kitchen.

Tim asks for your vote on November 8 so that he can continue offering his experience and knowledge of city government to work for infrastructure and other improvements.
Chris Sturbaum
Bloomington Common Council, District 1

Chris Sturbaum

Chris enjoys working to solve problems within the democratic process, which is alive and well here in Bloomington. He strives to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our City. Major issues include sustainability, transportation, affordable housing, and recycling for apartments, but local government deals with other issues, too.

Chris enjoys being the voice for neighbors in his district when something needs to be fixed, including school and B-line Trail issues, green yards, stop signs, over-occupancy of rentals, neighborhood preservation, and sidewalks.

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The experience and knowledge that comes from working on community issues and running my own business for over thirty years is an asset when making community decisions. I have chaired numerous committees and commissions both at the city and the neighborhood level and have had the responsibility of keeping my own employees working in good times and bad. This has given me a breadth of interest in varied topics. I understand the complexity of issues and how they are addressed over time by a series of decisions both large and small and by a persistently applied vision for a better Bloomington.

1) Continue to Improve Quality of Life and Livability of Bloomington
We have learned that quality of life is the key. If people truly want to live here, they will vacation here, they will retire here and if they are young, they will stay here. They will make their businesses here and they will participate in government to help keep this place the special place it is. This translates to jobs and a bright future for our community.

Walkability, higher density and mixed use are the way of the future. The old houses and buildings all need to be made more energy efficient. Transit will need to be improved and bike use and pedestrian access will continue to need to evolve. Hopefully the hospital will stay and grow in its current location which I have advocated strongly since the possible move was announced. This is all part of New Urbanism that will make Bloomington more desirable as it increases our sustainability.

2) Enhance Public Transportation
The merging of BT with IU Transit would make the bus system stronger. As gas prices increase, the demand for transit will grow and the routes can be made more direct. The new bus station downtown will also enhance our system and make it more accessible.

I am an avid walker and a long time member of the sidewalk committee. I worked on the planning for the B-Line Trail and advocated for the current extension's rapid completion.

Working to achieve Platinum status for our bike friendliness will keep us moving in the right direction for multimodal transportation. Our ongoing bike path program, the recently announced bike boulevard and our yearly efforts to connect up sidewalks will eventually fill the gaps in what will be our ever-growing need for alternative transportation.

3) Increase the availability of low income housing in Bloomington.
I will continue to support HAND's work with Habitat and other non-profits to create affordable homeownership. Public / private cooperation for affordable housing is a good use of public funds. I think we should carefully try new ideas but on a case-by-case basis to learn how to add without subtracting. As a university community, we have experienced the downside of over-occupancy but we mustn't let that keep us from innovations that the future may call us to consider.

4) Require Recycling in Apartments.
The time has come to address the lack of recycling in apartments. This is something that needs to be done and city government is in the best position to make this happen in way that is fair and equitable to both tenants and landlords. I am working on this issue with Council Members Mayer and Piedmont Smith. We also supported the plans for a downtown recycling center where items can be more conveniently dropped off. This will make business and apartment recycling more convenient.

Find out more about Chris at https://sites.google.com/site/chrissturbaumforcitycouncil, or connect with him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Sturbaum/1283666862
Dorothy Granger
Bloomington Common Council, District 2

A lifelong liberal Democrat with over 20 years of leadership and administrative experience in the non-profit sector, Dorothy has a deep commitment to our community. Many interests fuel her passion, including economic development, sustainability, quality education, arts, and social services. She looks forward to helping craft policies that will positively impact the community for the benefit of all people. Dorothy's leadership style uses careful analysis, astute coalition building, and strong advocacy. all critical when developing and maintaining
partnerships within the community.

As an active participant in the decision-making process, Dorothy is a Commissioner on the Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women and chair of the Bloomington Human Rights Commission, demonstrating her belief in a city government that positively impacts its residents
and works toward equal rights and opportunities for all.
Martin Spechler
Bloomington Common Council, District 3

Elected as precinct committeeman in Park Ridge East for more than a dozen years and as a resident of the district for 26 years, Marty
knows the territory. He is an IU Economics professor with knowledge of budgets and cost·benefit analysis and plans to save money for
our highest priorities. Marty holds a Ph.D. from Harvard, where he was Phi Beta Kappa. Marty promises to be available to constituents at
345-1777. He is a fiscal conservative and will be careful with tax money, including opposition to new tax abatements for residential
property and other preferential subsidies. He will concentrate on Bloomington issues. As a social liberal, Marty favors restoring
support for women's health, for children and eldercare, and for the homeless. Sidewalks for school children and other public safety
measures will be priorities, as funds are available.
David Rollo
Bloomington Common Council, District 4

Since 2003, Dave worked to promote the social, environmental, and economic well-being for a Sustainable Bloomington. His future efforts will promote sound infrastructure and fiscal policy; constituent service; green-space preservation: biking, walking, and safe routes to school; multi-use paths and public transportation; emphasis on local businesses and attracting private investment; a local food economy; powering down our energy use in recognition of global peak-oil production and climate change; implementation of the Redefining Prosperity Report; emphasis on traditional neighborhood design; and prudent land-use policies that enhance our living environment without degrading our natural environment.
Darryl Neher
Bloomington Common Council, District 5

As a Bloomington resident for 20 years. with 12 years in District 5, Darryl interviewed community leaders and facilitated community dialogues on issues important to Bloomington as host of WFHB's "Interchange" & WGCL's "The Afternoon Edition" for 12 years. He is an award-winning Senior Lecturer at IU's Kelley School of Business and works with the Foundation of MCCSC Campaign Committee and Martha's House Board of Directors and facilitates community discussion, including serving as Vice Chair for the Bloomington Commission on Sustainability, and WFHB/CATS Election and Issues Forums.

Darryl's priorities include placing neighborhoods first; promoting smart development, and encouraging stronger support for affordable housing and our community's not-for-profits.
Stephen Volan
Bloomington Common Council, District 6

Steve Volan is responsible for many of the downtown initiatives that are moving Bloomington forward. Steve was elected in 2003 and has served as the Council Vice President and Parliamentarian; he also represents the City Council on the board of directors of the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District, currently as its Vice President. Steve is a web discussion-forum publisher and an instructor in the IU College of Arts & Sciences.

Steve also helped found the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival in 1994 and served on its board of directors until 2000. He has been a stage emcee at each annual festival. He is excited to continue his legacy of positive change.
Mark Kruzan
Bloomington Mayor

Mayor of Bloomington since 2003, Mark served in the Indiana Legislature from 1986·2002, including as the House Majority Leader from 1996-2002. Mark came to Bloomington from Hammond to attend IU, finishing with degrees in Journalism, Political Science, and Law. His volunteer work with the local Democratic Party and as President of the student body at IU allowed him to put his Democratic core value of "all before the one" into action.

Mark states, "Bloomington has been nationally recognized as an outstanding community at a faster rate in the last 7 years than at any time in its history. We've got the state's second lowest unemployment, and our city government's fiscal health is among the nation's strongest." Mark looks forward to another term as your mayor!
Sandra Hash
Ellettsville Clerk Treasurer

As the Town of Ellettsville Clerk-Treasurer for the past 20 years, serving as both Deputy Clerk and Clerk-Treasurer, Sandra watched the population double, the highway grow from two lanes to five, and the baseball park remain the busiest place in town. She raised her children in the community and feels privileged to serve as its Clerk-Treasurer. She says, "My 20 years of service has put me in touch with most of the citizens of our City, and I strive to make changes that will keep us up-to-date and efficient." Sandra looks forward to the next 4 years of progress
and thanks the voters for putting your trust in her.