Podcasts about tari renner

Tari Renner is the Mayor of Bloomington, Illinois and he is a professor at Illinois Wesleyan University. In the middle of an election season, I thought Tari, as the outgoing mayor, could provide some insight.

Bloomington voters this spring will choose their first new mayor in eight years. The choice is between a low-key veteran city council member and two political newcomers with very different backgrounds. One of them will replace Tari Renner, who is not seeking a third term.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner stops by to talk about the major duties of his position, reflect on his time in office, and consider the future of the city.   You can get in touch with Mayor Renner via email at mayor@cityblm.org, or by attending a Mayoral Open House at 4:30 the Friday before most regular council meetings.   Support someone else doing a big thing in Bloomington-Normal: Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal, who are building a new clubhouse at Sunnyside Park in Bloomington. Online: bgcbn.org Facebook: Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal   Thank you to our sponsors Play Normal E-Sports (playnormalesports.com) Normal Gadgets (normalgadgets.com) BRE Law (breinjurylaw.com)   Music: “Extremes” by The Lemming Shepherds, public domain

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner recaps Monday's city council meeting, including the fallout from a proposed welcoming city ordinance and the city rejecting funding for improvements at a busy intersection.

Bloomington mayor discusses what's next for a downtown proposal for a new library and bus transfer station after library trustees said they don't plan to move.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses State Farm's plans to move out of its former corporate headquarters downtown.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses a proposed downtown catalyst project.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner previews his three town hall meetings and discusses a funding split with Normal and a proposed welcoming ordinance.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses city business and national politics.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner visits with Scott Laughlin on several city issues.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner discusses proposals to add a mayoral aide and take downtown development back under control of the city with WJBC's Greg Halbleib.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the city's proposal to add bikes lanes to Washington Street.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner visits with WJBC's Patti Penn about regulating free alcohol events, a new downtown task force and the possibility of new soccer fields.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses brick streets, the state budget and efforts to revitalize downtown.

Bloomington Tari Renner discusses the city's new budget and several road projects.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the election results, including his reelection victory over Kevin Lower.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner outlines his re-election campaign.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the need for soccer fields in light of CIRA's expiring lease.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses his win in the primary election.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the city's plans to terminate its Metro Zone agreement with Normal.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner visits with WJBC's Scott Laughlin and Patti Penn.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the recent ballot challenge, tax incentives and the recently-fired Coliseum manager.

Bloomington mayor and political science professor Tari Renner discusses Donald Trump's presidential election victory.

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington mayor Tari Renner details his recent eight-day trade trip to Cuba. State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord discusses the company's future with local business leaders. Illinois State men's basketball coach Dan Muller previews the upcoming season. We'll hear from one of the oldest Cubs fans around who recalls their last World Series appearance and a Bloomington business owner who has a vested interest in the Cubs winning it all.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses his recent trip to Cuba.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner visits with WJBC's Scott Laughlin about the liquor commissioners and benefits for city employees

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington brings Illinois State Police into an investigation over U.S. Cellular Coliseum's previous management company. We'll hear from the one of the people who first started digging into the Coliseum's books and the man who's trying to turn the Coliseum's attention toward the future. A Bloomington alderman challenges Tari Renner's reelection bid for mayor. A Bloomington man fights to get his name on the ballot as an independent running for Congress. Plus, Mothers Against Drunk Driving names a community award in honor of Michael Collins who was killed by a drunk driver in 2014.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses his bid for a second term as mayor and designs for new signs for the city.

Bloomnigton mayor Tari Renner discusses a downtown hotel proposal and proposed changes to the city's liquor commission.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the latest proposal for a downtown hotel.

Bloomington mayor and Illinois Wesleyan politics and government professor Tari Renner discusses the Republican and Democratic convention and some city business.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the city's rejection of sharing sales tax money with Bloomington and the city's possible new gaming fees.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses how survey rankings are used in economic development.

Bloomington mayor Tar Renner discusses a possible downtown TIF and video gaming.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the city's increase in liquor license fees.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner discusses the idea of sharing sales tax money with Normal, increasing liquor licence fees and adding a new video gambling fee.