Municipal Changes Ahead After Election Results

​Kerry Thomson defeated her two Democrat opponents to gain the Democratic nomination for mayor.  This all but assures a win in November with no GOP or an independent candidate having filed.  The turnout was disappointing in that less than 8,000 voters made it to the polls Thanks to key endorsements from three former mayors and a large fundraising advantage, she coasted to victory.  Her campaign has promised a more collaborative and transparent means of governing Bloomington which contrasts with the current administration.
            Kerry Thomson                       43 percent
            Susan Sandberg                     34 percent
            Don Griffin                               23 percent
 
The make-up of the nine-member city will look dramatically different thanks to redistricting, a pair of upsets, and two members opting not to run.  There are six candidates chosen by districts and three at-large. Five new council members are expected to take office in January.  District 3 is the only race with a GOP opponent, Brett Heinisch.  The current council was often split in its approach to local government.  The more cautious majority will now only be bringing back Councilmember Dave Rollo, who was unopposed in his District 4 re-election bid.  The biggest upset of the night was Kate Rosenberger nail bitter victory over Council President Sue Sgambelluri. Incumbent Ron Smith lost his District 3 seat to Hopi Stosberg. 

At-Large Results
Isak Asare                   19.91%
Andy Ruff                    18.81%
Matt Flaherty              17.69% (I)
Lois Sabo-Skelto        13.54%
Jonas Schrodt            12.69%
Steve Volan                12.16%  (I)
Ryne Shadday            5.20%
           
District Winners         
D1       Isabel Piedmont-Smith (I)
D2       Kate Rosenbarger (I))
D3:      Hopi Strosberg
D4:      Dave Rollo  (I)
D5:       Shruti Rana    
D6:       David Wolfe-Bender (under review)

Council members who did not seek re-election:  Susan Sandberg and Jim Sims
(I) = incumbant 

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