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Council makes Safe Communities commission permanent after unanimous vote

Bloomington City Council · November 25, 2025

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Summary

The council voted unanimously to amend city code to make the Special Commission for Safe Communities permanent. Dr. Scott Denton, former chair, recommended adopting the ordinance and suggested bimonthly meetings and possible non-city member appointments.

The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend chapter 2 of the city code and make the Special Commission for Safe Communities a permanent advisory commission.

Former commission chair Dr. Scott Denton presented the ordinance, endorsed the draft language and urged adoption. Denton said the commission’s charge is to sustain city violence-prevention strategies with a continued emphasis on gun-violence prevention and recommended meetings every other month to maintain momentum. “We think it’s very good... charged with ensuring the sustained success of the city violence prevention strategies, with a continued focus on gun violence,” Denton said.

Council members generally praised the commission’s work. Member Ward moved approval and member Hendricks seconded; the clerk recorded a unanimous vote with no nays and the ordinance passed.

The ordinance allows the mayor to appoint non-city residents if desired; council members discussed the possibility of broader county participation and agreed to take that idea under advisement.