Bloomington residents appeared in force in opposition to the announcement that Mayor Mwilambwe is thinking of appointing former-Alderperson Karen Schmidt to the vacant ward 6 seat. The seat was vacated by Jenn Carrillo because of residency issues. Carrillo defeated Schmidt in 2019 by 42 votes, ending the incumbent’s 20-year reign.
Will Mayor Mwilambwe buck to pressure? Or will the Karen Strike Back? The only council member to speak against Schmidt’s nomination has been Jeff Crabill. We’ll have to wait & see. The deadline to fill the seat is October 30th.
