Bloomington has joined a growing list of cities adding license-plate reading cameras to their policing efforts, despite opposition from groups saying they raise privacy issues.
The Bloomington City Council on Monday discussed the creation of multiple commissions to address issues in the community – including one focused on the environment and city infrastructure.
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said Monday he’s optimistic about the city’s prospects for 2022, despite 2021 being marked by a catastrophic June flood and the continuing COVID-19 health crisis.
The Bloomington City Council voted 6-2 Monday to postpone a vote on whether to install controversial police surveillance cameras, capable of automatically reading vehicle license plates.