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Council adopts timed Q&A rule and opens second night of 2026 budget hearings
Summary
At its Aug. 20 budget hearing, the Bloomington City Council approved a procedural amendment tightening question-and-answer and comment timing, then heard department presentations and public comment on housing, economic development and public safety ahead of the 2026 budget vote.
The Bloomington City Council convened at 5:31 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2025, for the second night of hearings on the proposed 2026 city budget and approved a temporary amendment to how debate will be structured for the remainder of the hearings.
Council member Piedmont Smith moved two additions to the hearing rules allowing council members, during their three-minute comment periods…
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