The BCPA’s (lack of) Transparency

By:  Diane Benjamin I filed a FOIA request for a recap of the Naked Magicians Show held at the BCPA.  My request was denied because the report is on-line, I was directed there instead. Here’s where it gets funny for me, likely tragic for Bloomington taxpayers. http://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-1555 These are the only shows listed, no event […]

Bloomington Spiking, VenuWorks, and More

By:  Diane Benjamin Bills and Payroll for Monday:    http://www.cityblm.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=20735 Two more employees are spiking their pensions – this is the penalty charged to taxpayers         When VenuWorks took over management of the Coliseum they wanted to remodel at taxpayer expense.  The City borrowed the money from them for the remodel.  These are […]

Subsidized porn

By:  Diane Benjamin The BCPA was created for the local well off folks.  The entire City is taxed to subsidize entertainment for people with above average wealth. Remember these guys:     https://blnnews.com/2018/09/26/one-you-must-see-to-believe/ Ticket prices: How many people can afford this show? Evidently not many – there are still a lot of seats available:   https://itkt.choicecrm.net/templates/BLOM/?cts_legacy_app Maybe […]