By: Diane Benjamin Ward 4: You next representative could be elected by a few hundred people. You deserve better – Vote by Mail, Early Vote, or in person April 4th! If you don’t know what Ward you are in, find out here: https://www.bloomingtonil.gov/government/city-council/ward-map Only Wards 4 and 6 have contested races. DEMOCRACY! 😏 Now read […]
By: Diane Benjamin Correction: Early Voting starts February 23. I hate to throw the County Clerk’s office under the bus, but they had it listed wrong. It has been fixed. Since early voting starts February 1st, the below is what I know so far: From Danenberger’s LinkedIn page: This information is important so you have […]
By: Diane Benjamin Ward 1 – Jenna Kearns Since she’s unopposed I don’t see a reason to post her video unless someone REALLY wants to see. Ward 2 – Donna Boelen, also running unopposed Ward 4 – Steve Nalefski. His opponent John Wyatt Danenberger didn’t show up. If he had he would have been asked […]
by: Diane Benjamin Ward 4 Alderman Julie Emig was on sick leave until the end of November. She still wasn’t back Monday night. She hasn’t attended a meeting since September, her Ward has been un-represented for over 2 months. It’s funny to watch the Council continue to conduct business with 8 alderman instead of 9. […]
Julie Emig will stay on the ballot for Ward 4 Bloomington alderman. Failure to complete the blanks on petitions isn’t enough reason to kick her off. The Bloomington Election Commission so ruled. If elected, she will help spend more than $200,000,000. Feel secure now?
By: Diane Benjamin In the continuing sage of Aldermen don’t need to attend Council meetings: Amelia Buragas was absent AGAIN last night! Since January 1st, including tonight, 8 meetings have been held. Buragas has missed two. That’s more than a 20% failure to attend rate. How long would you have a job if you were […]
By: Diane Benjamin A reader said there are two polling locations: Centennial Christian Church on Grove St St Luke’s Union church (by State Farm headquarters). Registered voters either were notified by Becvote.org or they vote where they normally do. Confused? Check with them. Want to send a message to Tari Renner? Make sure his candidate […]
By: Diane Benjamin Yesterday I listened to the re-broadcast of the WGLT/League of Women Voters Ward 4 debate Tuesday night. If you missed previous posts about Ward 4, I have video clips available from their first debate – the one NO media chose to cover: https://blnnews.com/2015/02/04/ward-4-forum-buragas/ https://blnnews.com/2015/02/05/more-ward-4-video-buragas/ https://blnnews.com/2015/02/05/ward-4-buragas-frank/ Here’s some of what I heard from […]
By: Diane Benjamin I will be posting videos from other candidates. The views expressed Tuesday night at the Ward 4 forum by Amelia Buragas need to be heard by Ward 4 residents. Finding a replacement for Alderwoman Judy Stearns who will fight for the citizens is vital to stop spending and tax increases. Buragas is […]
By: Diane Benjamin I have video of the entire debate last night between the 5 candidates for Ward 4. I will post it later. I will also be posting more clips, but I will start with the two below, turn your sound up! First, you need to understand who Amelia Buragas is. -Amelia is a […]
By: Diane Benjamin The upcoming City elections are vital to stopping Renner’s agenda of coming up with new ways to steal your money. Dan Metz is running as a Write-In candidate. He has the toughest road to moving on to April. If you like what he says, contact him and offer some help. I can […]
by: Diane Benjamin She is hiding who she is! Her candidacy announcement says she works at the Dorris Law form. There is no mention that she is the daughter of David Dorris, a big player in downtown Bloomington. Is she hiding that fact because daddy is most likely FOR spending YOUR money downtown? Is […]
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