Ward 9 Alderman· 2025–2029 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Abby Scott
Bloomington
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- Total speaking time
- 1:23:43
- Avg per meeting
- 3:21
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Top issues during term (20)
Zoning Code Text Amendments and Data Center Regulations
None directly associated with code text amendments.
August 13 Storm Recovery Costs and Federal Assistance
Covers initial tree removal costs while seeking further federal disaster assistance.
Redevelopment of 801 N. Main Street
Project costs and potential public incentives will be finalized during upcoming negotiations.
Gun Violence Statistics and Police Briefing
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FY 2027 Financial Status and Emerging Budget Pressures
Sets property tax collections for township administration, general assistance, and cemetery funds.
2026 Cultural Commission Events
Bloomington Center for Performing Arts Programming
Commission Report and Group Collaboration Strategy
Reduces administrative overhead and staff time dedicated to separate board meetings.
Potable Water Distribution System Improvements
$81.9 million allocated for water utility capital projects.
Township Property Assessments and Appeals
Helps qualifying property taxpayers secure relief on upcoming property tax bills.
Adoption of 2021 International Model Codes and 2024 Energy Conservation Code
Code updates may alter construction and material costs for local builders and developers.
Traffic Signal Emergency Preemption Equipment
$498,425 funded through engineering grants
Sugar Creek Pump Station Emergency Electrical Upgrades
An expenditure not to exceed $650,000
Transportation Commission Meeting Cancellation
Solar Energy System Height Variance at 2603 Ridge Road
None anticipated for municipal funds.
BNWRD Drone Docking Station Partnership
Covered under existing police technology allocations
Eastland Mall Redevelopment
Involves potential TIF district creation and temporary loan collateral support up to approximately $9 million.
Firefighter Pension Fund Management and Benefit Approvals
Impacts the overall liability and investment performance of the city's fire pension fund.
Behavioral Health Funding and Program Oversight
Potential grant funding to be explored for mental health programs.
Regulation of Vape Vending Machines
Potential minor revenue from tobacco license issuance if machines are permitted.
Decisions during term (384)
Recorded while Scott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Eastland TIF Reimbursement Resolution
Eastland Mall TIF Feasibility Study Agreement
Eastland Mall Temporary Development Support
Downtown TIF Redevelopment Agreement Negotiation (801 N. Main Street)
Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a three-Year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for Microsoft Licensing and Associated Security, Compliance, Data Governance, Maintenance, and Support Services, for a…
Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA), for Use of Property at 3120 CIRA Dr. for Leaf Transfer Area During City of Bloomington Leaf Collection…
Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Farnsworth Group, Inc., for the City's Water Supply Safe Yield Analysis (RFQ #2025-32), in the Amount of $165,000, as requested by the Water Department.
Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois State Water Survey, for the City's Water Supply Safe Yield Analysis, in the Amount of $242,975, as requested by the Water Department.
Consideration and Action for a Resolution Approving a Unit Price Agreement with Compass Minerals America, Inc., for Bulk Rock Salt (Bid#2027-11), and Granting Authority for Purchase in Fiscal Year 2027, as requested by the Public Works…
Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc., for the Design of Phase 6 of the East Street Basin Project, in the Amount of $299,724, as requested by the Engineering Department.
Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of A Revised Quit Claim Deed for the Purpose of Clearing Title to Certain Real Property and Conveying Any City of Bloomington Interest in that Property to the…
Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code, Including Chapter 10 - Building Code Relating to the Adoption of the 2021 Editions of the International Code Council Building, Residential, Existing, Fire, Fuel…
Consideration and Action on an Application from Pop Up Hot Chicken Blono, LLC, d/b/a Pop Up Hot Chicken, located at 409 N. Hershey Rd., Requesting Approval of a Class RAS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol & Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as…
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Levy
Award of Professional Audit Services RFP
Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the August 24, 2026, Regular Session Township Meeting.
Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the September 28, 2026, Regular Session Township Meeting.
Consent Agenda Approval
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