If California can partner, why can’t Bloomington?

By:  Diane Benjamin Title to a story in a newsletter to all City Managers who are members of ICMA – both Bloomington and Normal are: Santa Barbara Moves to Partner With County for Emergency Dispatch Services https://www.noozhawk.com/article/santa_barbara_moves_to_partner_with_county_for_emergency_dispatch_services Quote: Santa Barbara hopes to save up to two minutes in response time by combining emergency dispatch services […]

Did Chris Koos Lie? Part 2

By:  Diane Benjamin See Part 1:  https://blnnews.com/2019/07/31/did-chris-koos-lie/ The second issue in Koos’ letter pertained to fire stations. Stan Nord had been looking at why Bloomington and Normal couldn’t have a joint east side fire station since both want one: Pam Reece’s reply: See the document here:  Fire Department Study The real question should have been:  Why […]