►
Description
No description was provided for this meeting.
If this is YOUR meeting, an easy way to fix this is to add a description to your video, wherever mtngs.io found it (probably YouTube).
A
Thank
you
for
caring
about
Bloomington
just
halfway
through
and
the
year
2020
is
proving
very
challenging.
We've
seen
the
best
of
our
community
and
country
think
about
dedicated
kovat
nurses
and
thousands
of
advocates
marching
for
racial
justice
and
we've
seen
the
worst
think
about
a
police,
lynching
in
Minneapolis
or
a
hate
crime
at
Lake
Monroe
and
a
national
government
flailing
and
failing
to
address
our
health
crisis.
A
Several
weeks
ago,
reflecting
on
the
pandemics
ten
tough
weeks,
I
talked
about
how
we,
as
a
community,
have
come
together
and
how
we
will
need
to
turn
to
a
focus
on
moving
forward
to
chart
our
community's
path
forward
together.
That's
what
I
want
to
talk
about
today,
recovering
forward,
then.
In
the
meantime,
our
community
in
our
country
were
rocked
by
a
series
of
new
challenges:
more
accurately,
very
old
challenges,
newly
perceived
experienced
again
and
again
from
Alma
dobry
to
Brianna
Taylor
to
Jorge
Floyd
and
our
own
racial
incidents.
A
The
last
six
months
have
been
stressful
to
many
in
many
ways.
The
combination
of
these
four
big
challenges
is
daunting.
How
communities
handle
these
tumultuous
times
will
determine
our
future
I'll
only
mention
here
the
issues
also
of
a
dysfunctional
and
divisive
White
House
in
our
Republican
state
government.
It
reminds
us
that
we
will
need
resilience
and
self-reliance
in
Bloomington
as
we
enter
the
decade
of
the
2020s
and
make
the
choices
that
will
determine
where
we
will
be
in
the
year
2030.
A
A
A
Social
and
racial
inequities
have
devastated
communities
and
families
since
before
our
country's
founding
any
one
of
these
challenges
could
be
all-consuming
a
global
pandemic,
economic
dislocation
and
collapse.
Our
climate,
emergency
and
racial
justice
add
in
political
meltdown,
divisive,
nough
sand
physical
isolation.
It's
not
easy.
It
is
significantly
more
complex
than
six
months,
but
this
is
Bloomington
and
we
will
respond.
We
want
this
world
to
get
better
and
to
leave
the
next
generation
a
better
community.
A
Amid
these
challenges,
our
government
needs
to
help
us
recover
right
recover
forward
when
we
are
hit
with
problems
like
these.
We
need
our
government
to
be
especially
active.
We
need
counter
cyclical
government
to
work
against
the
slowdowns
and
shutdowns
to
invest
in
recovery
to
help
us
back
on
our
feet,
marching
toward
justice.
A
That's
what
I'd
like
to
talk
about
to
focus
on
today,
how
we
best
meet
the
challenges
of
what's
to
come,
how
to
recover
forward,
and
by
that
I
mean
recover
from
the
pandemic
and
economic
collapse
forward
into
the
future.
We
need
climbing
our
way
out
of
trouble
with
our
eyes
firmly
on
the
horizon
and
explicitly
with
the
goal
of
building
the
community.
We
want
racially
more
just
economically,
more
fair
and
environmentally
more
sustainable.
A
Our
pandemic
response
began
with
a
sprint
which
we
have
run
well
and
now
has
become
a
marathon
and,
let's
be
clear,
recover
forward
recovering
the
right
way
is
not
a
return
to
some
pre-pandemic
normal.
It
is
recovering
into
a
community
consistent
with
our
values
before
delving
into
the
details
of
recovery
forward.
However,
permit
me
three
points.
First,
managing
the
continuing
health
threats
of
the
pandemic
is
critical,
with
the
imminent
return
of
tens
of
thousands
of
IU
students
and
in
light
of
national
facts
showing
the
dangers
of
resurgence.
I
expect
very
soon.
A
Second
I
want
to
directly
address
the
issue
of
racial
justice.
We
face
in
Bloomington
pain,
felt
by
all
of
us,
but
particularly
people
of
color
from
racism's
ugly,
far
too
familiar
face.
We
need
justice
done
in
each
local
case.
Yes,
to
be
sure,
we
need
justice
done
for
mr.
Booker
for
those
experiencing
racial,
racial
profiling
by
Sheriff,
Deputies
conservation
officers
or
any
law
enforcement
personnel
for
the
victims
of
the
hit-and-run
driver.
A
We
also
need
structural
reform.
One
area
is
in
continuing
the
evolution
of
our
Bloomington
Police
Department.
Several
actions
are
already
underway.
Our
five
resident
Board
of
Public
Safety
is
reviewing
all
police
policies
again,
as
in
2016
to
assure
they
are
consistent
with
our
values
and
goals.
Using
the
21st
century
policing
report
8
can't
wait.
Campaign
zero
and
other
guides
I
have
directed
that
review
to
be
complete
with
a
public
report
within
90
days.
The
review
has
already
prompted
changes,
such
as
a
clarified
and
strengthened
duty
to
report
misconduct
among
our
officers.
A
A
We
will
see
lower
revenues
in
the
coming
years.
We've
already
seen
them
so
we'll
need
to
tighten
our
belt
to
keep
these
basics
going
since
March,
a
team
has
overseen
changes
to
our
work
in
the
new
pandemic
conditions
like
no
fair
and
rear
load,
reared
or
loading
for
Bloomington
transit
or
new
online
permit
applications
or
new
zone
zoom
board
meetings
or
suspending
in-person
apartment
inspections
and
freezing
reversion
spending
now
as
to
recover
forward
city
government
must
do
more
than
just
protect
our
basic
essential
operations
when
our
community
is
reeling.
A
Government
should
also
help
us
recover
to
reduce
human
suffering,
to
avoid
job
losses
to
preserve
local
institutions.
We
depend
upon
that
enrich
our
community
to
restore
and
increase
racial
justice,
economic
equity
and
climate
progress.
That's
recovering
forward,
leaning
into
the
future.
We
have
already
begun
this
work
on
jobs
in
the
economy.
Early
in
the
pandemic,
I
established
the
economic
stabilization
and
recovery
task
force,
which
pushed
one
point.
A
Six
million
dollars
in
emergency
help
out
the
door
in
record
time
to
scores
of
nonprofits
and
businesses
to
help
them
survive
the
storm
and
provided
advice
and
counseling
to
help
struggling
entrepreneurs
stay
afloat
on
racial
justice.
We've
begun
work
on
policing
referenced
earlier,
but
also
recently
completed
a
citywide,
affordable
housing
report
in
a
first
ever
digital
equity
survey,
both
of
which
will
help
us
identify
areas
of
need.
A
We've
continued
major
investments
in
mobility
for
walkers,
bikers
and
transit
riders,
such
as
the
planned
seven
line
and
other
trails,
we're
implementing
the
new
transportation
demand
management
study,
and
we
continue
essential
research
to
assess
our
climate
vulnerability
and
assemble
the
data
to
inform
our
work
ahead
and
on
the
pandemic
and
public
health.
The
social
services
task
force
that
I
assembled
has
protected
our
community
safety
net
in
areas
of
food
security,
emergency
housing,
child
support
and
mental
health.
A
A
We
have
to
ask
what
resources
do
we
have
at
our
disposal
in
city
government
to
do
our
part
to
help
meet
these
big
challenges
every
day
we
thank
our
people.
Our
750
plus
dedicated
public
servants
who
keep
our
city
going.
Most
of
our
revenue
keeps
our
people
on
the
job,
trained,
equipped
and
compensated
to
deliver
essential
services.
Other
revenue
goes
to
partners,
contractors,
supplies
upkeep
and
maintenance
and
capital
costs.
A
Our
city
government
today
has
strong
financial
reserves
built
up
over
years
with
city
council
support
during
healthy
economic
and
designed
for
rainy
days,
and
the
rain
is
here
with
thousands
still
unemployed
in
many
businesses
and
organizations
struggling
for
their
lives.
The
state
recommends
that
Indiana
cities
set
aside
at
least
two
months
of
operating
expenses
in
reserves.
A
A
This
approach
will
allow
us
to
respond
to
the
crises
ahead
of
us
with
about
eight
million
dollars
of
surplus
reserves
over
the
next
30
months.
I
will
ask
the
City
Council
to
invest
these
reserves
in
two
ways:
first,
one-half
to
use
to
protect
our
basic
city
operations-
two
million
dollars
per
year
in
the
next
two
years,
and
to
sustain
those
essential
operations
through
the
year
2022
and
the
second
half
invest
another
four
million
dollars
for
recovery
forward
to
help
accelerate
community
and
household
recovery
and
reduce
the
pain
and
damage
of
the
pandemic.
A
Using
two
million
this
year
and
two
million
the
next
after
providing
financing
for
basic
operations
through
2022.
The
question
is:
how
do
we
best
help
our
community
recover
forward
for
in
the
decade
of
the
2020s?
We
simply
must
do
the
right
things.
The
stakes
are
very
high
candidate,
Joe
Biden
says
we
must
quote
build
back
better
I
agree.
A
Second,
for
2021
fashioned
the
right
budget,
reflecting
our
values
and
priorities
and
third
for
2022
in
there
after
hit
our
stride
for
the
rest
of
this
all-important
decade
for
phase
one
last
week,
I
sent
to
City
Council
a
special
appropriation
request
for
immediate
investments
to
help
our
community
climb
out
of
the
deep
hole
we're
in
in
the
great
tradition
of
our
governments,
federal
state
and
local,
helping
us
get
through
tough
times.
I
will
ask
the
council
to
appropriate
two
million
dollars
in
three
basic
areas
of
support.
A
First
commit
more
than
1
million
dollars
toward
a
more
equitable
sustainable
recovery
funding.
A
special
round
of
Jack
Hopkins
social
service
grants
to
help
those
with
great
needs
and
more
arts
funding
to
revive
a
sector
hit
especially
hard
by
the
pandemic,
also
investing
in
proved
non-auto
mobility
with
sidewalks
and
transit
stops
in
more
energy
conservation
in
our
buildings
and
in
a
stronger
local
food
economy.
All
of
this
will
also
support
much-needed
jobs
and
speed
recovery
forward.
A
Second,
about
half
a
million
in
direct
support
to
grow
jobs,
helping
smaller
local
firms
and
nonprofits
hire
people
particularly
hard
to
employ
or
underemployed
individuals.
Job
growth
will
be
essential
to
our
long-term,
healthy
recovery
and
third
another
half
a
million
for
affordable
housing
recovery.
As
we
continue
strong
current
efforts
for
affordable
rental
housing,
we
will
invest
in
new
home
ownership
opportunities
for
working
families
and
others,
assuring
that
people
from
all
walks
of
life
can
live
and
thrive
and
build
wealth
in
Bloomington.
A
These
funds
are
available
immediately
from
2019
appropriations.
We
did
not
spend
and
have
protected
during
the
pandemic.
Investing
them
yet
this
year
will
help
us
recover
forward.
I'll
note
that
the
city's
recovery
investment
can
and
I
believe
should
be
in
parallel
with
a
similar
County
government
investment
in
recovery,
with
their
also
healthy
financial
reserves.
I've
urged
our
County
colleagues
to
expand
their
support
for
envision
protection
for
our
public
health
system
for
the
criminal
justice
system.
Reform
so
sorely
needed
and
for
other
recovery
needs.
A
The
second
phase
of
recovery
Ford
is
our
2021
budget
request
presented
to
City
Council
next
month.
We
will
import
the
recovery
forward
priorities
into
every
part
of
the
city
budget,
asking
for
another
2
million
dollars
from
surplus
reserves
to
be
invested
in
the
same
key
areas:
1,
sustainable
and
equitable
recovery,
with
major
investments
for
mobility,
energy
efficiency,
local
food
and
the
safety
net
to
jobs
and
economic
recovery
and
3,
affordable
housing
recovery.
A
In
all
of
these
efforts,
and
throughout
the
2021
budget,
we
will
be
working
toward
racial
justice,
climate
justice
and
economic
justice,
including
reforms,
as
previously
mentioned
in
public
safety,
and
new
investments
in
transportation,
demand
management
and
non
auto
infrastructure
and
a
more
equitable
housing
market,
a
stronger
local
food
sector
and
continued
support
for
child
care
and
job
opportunities
for
all.
The
third
phase
of
recover
Ford
is
year
2022
and
beyond
through
the
decade
of
the
20s.
A
Now
the
reality
is
that,
in
order
to
invest
significantly
in
climate
justice,
racial
justice
and
economic
justice
beyond
2021,
we
will
need
additional
revenue.
I
spoke
of
this
back
in
January
in
February,
and
the
importance
of
investing
in
our
future
Cove
has
challenged
us
to
respond
in
the
interim
which
we
will,
but
the
long-term
needs
have
not
gone
away.
I
wish
we
had
more
revenue
options
locally
with
local
fiscal
home
rule,
but
the
state
legislature
has
tied
our
hands
with
property,
tax
caps
and
very
few
options,
and
nothing
suggests
the
legislature
will
change
this.
A
A
Context
is
important
when
talking
about
taxes,
we
must
remember
that
our
country
has
low
tax
levels.
Overall,
the
United
States
overall
tax
burden
among
30
industrialized
countries
is
near
the
very
lowest
and
among
the
50
states,
in
our
very
low
tax
country,
Indiana
is
a
relatively
low
tax
state.
Overall
and
among
the
20
largest
cities
in
this
low
tax
state
in
a
low
tax
country-
yes,
Bloomington
is
among
the
lowest
tax
cities.
A
It
is
striking
that
in
this
most
progressive,
ambitious
caring
community,
we
find
ourselves
among
the
lowest
tax
cities
in
a
low
tax
state
in
a
very
low
tax
country.
Put
plainly,
this
prevents
us
from
having
the
resources
we
need
to
make
the
kinds
of
long-term
investments
that
align
with
our
values.
A
Something
government
can
do
uniquely
I
suggested
a
half
of
1%
local
income
tax
to
raise
8
million
dollars
per
year
for
these
critical
investments
in
our
future.
After
Cova
and
its
challenges,
and
in
light
of
economic
pressures,
I
suggest
we
cut
that
in
half
to
one
quarter
of
one
percent
to
fund
the
critical
recover
forward
investments.
We
will
need
throughout
this
decade
to
reflect
our
values.
I
know
it
is
rarely
popular
to
raise
revenues
and
that
it
is
not
easy
during
times
of
economic
pressure,
but
we
cannot
recover
forward
without
it.
A
Without
it,
we
will
shortchange
our
future
and
Bloomington's
potential
and
being
one
of
the
lowest
tax
cities
in
a
low
tax
state
in
one
of
the
lowest
tax
countries.
We
have
fiscal
room
to
do
this
recover
forward.
Lets
us
dedicate
these
resources
toward
those
most
in
need
and
toward
the
bloomington
we
want
to
become.
If
we
say
that
racial
and
economic
justice
are
critically
important,
then
we
need
to
put
our
money
where
our
mouth
is.
We
cannot
achieve
dramatic
improvements
without
new
investments
in
housing,
in
job
training,
in
our
social
safety
net
in
equal
opportunity.
A
If
we
say
that
climate
action
is
critically
important,
then
we
need
to
put
our
money
where
our
mouth
is.
We
cannot
achieve
sustainability
without
new
investments
in
mobility
options
in
infrastructure,
in
energy
efficiency,
in
local
food
in
our
lower
carbon
future.
If
we
say
that
Bloomington
is
a
progressive
community,
then
we
need
to
put
our
money
where
our
mouth
is
and
invest
in
our
future
communities
all
across
the
country
face
these
challenges.
I
believe
it
is
the
bold
and
progressive
communities
who
will
realize
the
brighter
future
we
want
for
our
next
generations.
A
Investments
in
climate,
racial
and
economic
justice
will
pay
off.
They
will
return,
benefits
several
fold
as
we
revive
and
reform
our
Bloomington
to
build
the
community.
We
want
to
be
our
year
that
began
with
a
sprint
is
now
a
marathon
if
we
prepare
and
run
that
race.
Well,
we
can
together
achieve
great
things
in
the
next
decade.
I
believe
that
we
can
indeed
bring
climate
justice
and
racial
justice
and
economic
justice
to
our
Bloomington.
A
Our
recover
forward
begins
one
step
at
a
time.
We
know
we'll
have
tons
of
discussions
and
ideas
to
share,
but
let's
begin
first
recovery
investments
for
2020
to
help
us
dig
out
of
this
hole
and
reorient
ourselves
toward
the
future.
Then
our
budget
for
2021
to
reform
our
operations
and
reaffirm
our
directions
reflecting
our
community
values
in
our
budget
and
then
we'll
consider
how
to
invest
in
the
long
term
and
long
haul
ways
that
will
move
us
toward
our
highest
community
aspirations.
A
In
all
of
this,
we
will
be
affirming
the
worth
of
every
person,
the
belonging
of
every
person,
affirming
the
imperative
to
confront
racial
and
economic
justice
together
with
energy
and
purpose,
and
affirming
the
need
to
deal
with
our
climate
emergency
with
resolve
and
commitment.
The
year
2020
has
taught
us
that
we
can
change.
A
We
can
respond
dramatically
to
dramatic
challenges.
The
decade
of
the
2020s
calls
us
to
do
the
same:
to
meet
these
long-term
hard
challenges
with
the
same
fervor
and
dedication.
That
is
how
we
will
recover
forward
and
I'm.
Confident
Bloomington
is
ready.
I,
look
forward
to
doing
that
with
you
all
and
I.
Ask
your
engagement
as
we
chart
the
path.