Continuous coverage of Bloomington City Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, mayoral override and community response

From February to May 2024, the Bloomington City Council considered and passed an advocacy resolution calling for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas War. The legislation garnered strong community reactions, and culminated in a mayoral override. As a city reporter for the Indiana Daily Student, I closely followed the resolution and community response. My reporting resulted in the following six stories.

Bloomington City council overrides Mayor’s veto of Gaza ceasefire resolutionThe council voted unanimously to override Mayor Thomson’s veto.

Mayor Thomson highlights 100 days in office, goals for Bloomington at State of the CityMore than 20 demonstrators protested outside the theater in support of a ceasefire resolution.

City council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution, condemns antisemitic speech from public commentThe council unanimously passed the resolution.

Bloomington City Council releases draft of proposed Gaza ceasefire resolutionThe council will hear the resolution during their meeting Wednesday.

City Council to hear Gaza ceasefire resolution next week, Mayor Thomson says she won’t sign itCouncil President Isabel Piedmont-Smith said she is co-sponsoring the legislation.

Residents call for ceasefire in Gaza, city council also approves convention center agreementThe council also voted to approve an interlocal agreement with Monroe County.

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