Tag: Local election

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

How many people voted the last time Bloomington elected a mayor?

By: Diane Benjamin That election was April 6, 2021. Only 21.8% of registered voters bothered to show up even with 40 days of early voting. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/IL/Bloomington/109017/web.276013/#/turnout That link includes a coded map showing what parts of Bloomington voted more than others. It’s a despicable turnout considering District 87 and City of Bloomington are the governments […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Ward 3 candidate: Derek Mead

Press Release: Derek Mead To Run For Bloomington City Council Ward 3 I am honored to announce my candidacy for Bloomington City Council Ward 3.  The consolidated election is April 6, 2021.  A lifelong resident of McLean County, including the past 8 years as a resident of Ward 3, I look back with great thankfulness […]