Bloomington, Indiana – Community members in District 3 will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with city leaders on Monday, June 2, at the upcoming Traveling Town Hall event. Hosted by Mayor Kerry Thomson, the town hall will be held at University Elementary School, located at 1111 N. Russell Rd., from 6 to 7 p.m.
The June 2 meeting is part of the City’s ongoing initiative to bring government closer to the people. Traveling Town Halls are designed to foster direct communication between residents and city leadership, offering a platform for questions, concerns, and updates about the future of Bloomington.
Joining Mayor Thomson at the event will be Jane Kupersmith, Director of Economic and Sustainable Development, and Councilmember Hopi Stosberg. All three leaders will be available to address topics that matter to residents, including local development, infrastructure, sustainability efforts, and more.
“Traveling Town Halls allow us to listen and respond directly to the people we serve,” said Mayor Thomson. “It’s an important part of ensuring government remains accessible and accountable.”
The evening will begin with a short update from the mayor, highlighting both current projects and those on the horizon. After the briefing, attendees will be able to submit written questions using index cards provided at the door. Mayor Thomson, Kupersmith, and Councilmember Stosberg will take time to answer as many questions as possible during the event. If time allows, the evening will wrap up with a live Q&A session where residents can engage more directly with the panel.
The City’s Traveling Town Halls rotate between districts every other month, giving different parts of Bloomington a chance to interact with government officials without needing to attend meetings downtown. These events are part of a broader strategy to increase transparency and participation in local government, while also informing residents about available services and ongoing city efforts.
Councilmember Stosberg, who represents District 3, emphasized the importance of community participation: “These town halls are a chance to hear directly from you—your ideas, your concerns, your hopes for our city. We want to build solutions together.”
Residents who cannot attend in person still have the opportunity to follow the discussion. The meeting will be broadcast live through Community Access Television Services (CATS) and will also be available for on-demand viewing at catstv.net, ensuring the conversation is accessible to all.
For more information on this and future Traveling Town Halls, residents can visit the City of Bloomington’s website or follow official social media channels.
