By” Diane Benjamin

Early voting starts today. The only people who will show up to vote this early are the radicals. They want votes banked so they can get all people who might support them to vote early. They have 40 days to do it. Nothing about early voting is about giving citizens opportunities, it about securing elections.

This is what Democracy looks like:

You have no choices for District 87 School Board, Unit 5 School Board, or Township offices. The number of people running are exactly the number that will be elected. Heartland Board has 4 people running for 3 seats. 2 other offices have nobody running. Of course the 1% Sales Tax is on the ballot. The question does not promise property tax relief because you won’t see any.

See the ballot: https://bloomingtonelectionsil.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25CILBLO-Specimen-Ballot.pdf

You do have choices for mayor and council.

I marked the far left radicals for you.

With the usual low voter turnout soon you will be paying more sales tax and be ruled by people who never look at the consequences of their votes. If Hendricks loses the mayor’s race he will still be on the Council. If he wins he gets to appoint a new far left cohort who will joined by John Danenberger voting in lock step with the others progressives radicals. Most votes will be 5-4 against your wallet.

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The 5 far left votes will make Bloomington a progressive utopian nightmare for the next 2 years.

If Ward 1 doesn’t know Ben Zimmerman, below is the press release he issued in October:

Bloomington, IL – Benjamin (Ben) Zimmerman, a lifelong Central Illinois resident, is running for the Ward 1 Council seat in the Consolidated Election to be held on April 1, 2025.

Ben has lived in Bloomington since 1999 with his wife, Kara, and their three children, two of whom attend Unit 5 schools. They have called the Blooming Grove neighborhood home since 2005, after first residing in the South Hill neighborhood.

A deep sense of duty and a willingness to serve drives Ben’s decision to run. His upbringing emphasized service to others and respect for community. He is excited and humbled by the opportunity to represent the residents of Ward 1.

Ben conveyed his commitment to listening to the voices of his ward and the broader community, ensuring their priorities are heard and addressed. “It’s important that local elected officials listen to the people,” he says. “I’m here to be an open ear and a responsive voice for Ward 1 residents.”

Public safety remains one of Ben’s key concerns, alongside infrastructure improvements. He believes in finding innovative, community-based solutions to support the city’s growing needs, including addressing the challenges of homelessness while balancing the financial impact on taxpayers.

With over 20 years of experience in information technology, including roles at State Farm and his current position as an IT consultant with HCL Tech, Ben brings strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and project management experience. He is eager to apply these strengths to serve the residents of Ward 1 and Bloomington at large.

Ben shared, “I will advocate for practical solutions and greater transparency, with focus on making Bloomington a safe and thriving place for all.”  

Contact Information:

Email: ben@zimmermanforbloomington.com

Website:  zimmermanforbloomington.com