BLOOMINGTON – Mayor John Hamilton, along with Deputy Mayor Don Griffin, provided updates to the proposed 2023 budget, along with recent progress in the discussions since August.
The transformative $229 million combined city budget for 2023, focuses on key investments in the city workforce and services, climate change preparedness and mitigation, housing, and public safety to improve the quality of life for all residents.
“I am committed to transparency and to that end, strive to make the entire budget process highly accessible to Bloomington residents,” said Mayor Hamilton. “The 2023 budget is particularly transformative for Bloomington, not only continuing to rebuild post-pandemic but really ushering in a new era for our City. The ED-LIT increase and the overall 2023 budget bring vision and innovation to Bloomington.”
City Services and Workforce Investments
The proposed investments in essential city services and city workforce embody the notion that we have an ambitious and innovative city government that is an employer of choice, delivering cost-effective modern services, and is key to advancing the quality of life for current and future generations.
Climate Change Preparedness and Mitigation
The proposed investments in sustainability and climate mitigation embody the notion that Bloomington is committed to addressing the climate emergency and building a sustainable, resilient, and equitable economy.
Equity and Quality of Life for All
The proposed investments in housing, jobs, public safety, and the new economic equity fund embody the notion that Bloomington is committed to being a safe, just, and inclusive community where everyone belongs and can thrive, including with good jobs, affordable housing, and inspiring arts and public spaces.
New Emergency Reproductive Health Care Grant Program
Indiana’s new abortion law SB1 went into effect on September 15. On the same day, Mayor Hamilton called on Bloomington City Council to join in dedicating funds for grants to meet this emergency within our community.
The Administration has since proposed to City Council that the City create a $100,000 Emergency Reproductive Health Care Grant Program, to be administered by CFRD to assist organizations helping to meet needs associated with pregnancy and reproductive health. This program will be available in 2022 and is also included in the 2023 proposed budget. Learn more at the city of Bloomington website.
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