First, “Bloomington will be a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable place thanks in part to annexation.” Precisely how will annexation make the city more resilient, sustainable, and equitable? Are we to assume that without annexation the city is having difficulty stewarding its resources and that the long-term well-being of the city is currently in jeopardy? (It is also worth noting that Mr. Crowley apparently fails to see the irony of using the phrase “right-sizing” in this context of annexation. Fourth, Mr. Crowley claims that the city “cannot attract employers without scale.” Another very curious claim. For example, county and city residents have yet to hear arguments to the effect that a given proposed area of annexation is poorly served or governed and hence needs city help.

Source: The Herald September 09, 2021 10:04 UTC