Mayoral Candidate Forum

On Tuesday, March 28, Bloomington’s three mayoral candidates for the May 2 Democratic Primary will gather to answer questions focused on low-income housing and homelessness. This educational event is free and open to the public, with the chance to learn more about each candidate’s position related to housing security.

The candidate forum, hosted by Heading Home and its community partners, begins at 7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington’s Ferguson Crestmont Club, 1111 West 12th St.

Please register for the forum here.

The three candidates are Don Griffin, Susan Sandberg and Kerry Thomson. There are no Republican candidates in the primary.

Heading Home is soliciting questions prior to the event, to be addressed at the forum. Click here to submit your questions.

We’re also seeking volunteers to help with set-up starting at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Click here to volunteer!

Many thanks to our co-hosts for supporting this event: South Central Housing Network, Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County, United Way of Monroe County, Bloomington Multi-Faith Alliance, IU Political & Civic Engagement (PACE), South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP), and Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington.

Early voting starts on April 4 for the May 2 primary. Go to Monroe County Election Central to register to vote and for more information about the election. The winner of the Democratic Primary will advance to the Nov. 7 general election. The four-year term for Bloomington’s next mayor begins Jan. 1, 2024.