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Mayor Thompson: county-run encampment near RCA Park under county jurisdiction, city coordinating services and wary of 48-hour removal clause in state bill

City of Bloomington (Mayor and Council) · January 28, 2026
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Mayor Thompson said the encampment adjacent to RCA Park sits on county property, described the city’s coordination with county officials and service providers, and voiced concern about state legislation that would require moving camps within 48 hours, which she said would make dignified relocations impracticable.

A question about a county-run encampment near RCA Park drew a lengthy response from Mayor Thompson, who clarified that the site is on county property and said the city is working to coordinate timing and services with county officials.

Thompson said the city follows recommendations from Heading Home and the South Central Housing Network when relocation is necessary, typically…

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