David G. Henry, Monroe County Councilmember
@davidghenry.bsky.social
Representing all of Monroe County on the Monroe County Council. Opines are mine alone.
Roads/Flooding: Need to know what roads are out? Kudos to our County Highway and GIS offices for this road conditions map. moco-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
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April 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Roads/Flooding: Need to know what roads are out? Kudos to our County Highway and GIS offices for this road conditions map. moco-gis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
Stopped by our Monroe County EMA to talk preparedness and our current rainy weather. Get your alerts at member.everbridge.net/177241703894...
April 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Stopped by our Monroe County EMA to talk preparedness and our current rainy weather. Get your alerts at member.everbridge.net/177241703894...
Back in 2023, I led the Monroe County election board in restarting our process to create vote centers for election day.
April 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Back in 2023, I led the Monroe County election board in restarting our process to create vote centers for election day.
A little late this week with updates, but boy hasn’t been a week.
March 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A little late this week with updates, but boy hasn’t been a week.
Good Morning from BMG. It is liaison day at Monroe County Airport. County Councilmembers liaise with agencies to think ahead on the budget. Beautiful cold sunny morning at Kisters Field.
February 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Good Morning from BMG. It is liaison day at Monroe County Airport. County Councilmembers liaise with agencies to think ahead on the budget. Beautiful cold sunny morning at Kisters Field.
SB1: The first time I encountered the phrase “strategic pause“ was from the late Adjutant General of Washington state, Timothy Lowenberg.
February 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
SB1: The first time I encountered the phrase “strategic pause“ was from the late Adjutant General of Washington state, Timothy Lowenberg.
Fun facts. Microphone and talk to text doesn’t always catch the Pittsburghese that still colors my dialect. Note to self - spellcheck before posting on Bluesky 😀
February 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Fun facts. Microphone and talk to text doesn’t always catch the Pittsburghese that still colors my dialect. Note to self - spellcheck before posting on Bluesky 😀
Here’s another recap from last night council meeting!
February 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Here’s another recap from last night council meeting!
Here’s some recaps from the council meeting last night!
February 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Here’s some recaps from the council meeting last night!
Disasters: States and counties annually review the most likely hazards to a community, based on a lot of factors. Risk, frequency, severity, likelihood among others weigh into ranking what is probable, and where we should focus.
Emergency Management / Monroe County, IN
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www.co.monroe.in.us
February 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Disasters: States and counties annually review the most likely hazards to a community, based on a lot of factors. Risk, frequency, severity, likelihood among others weigh into ranking what is probable, and where we should focus.
AIC: “the only thing certain in life are death, taxes, and the Indiana General Assembly noodling with Monroe County.” - Ben Franklin, maybe.
Time to get my tax policy on at the Assoc of Indiana Counties Legislative Conference.
Time to get my tax policy on at the Assoc of Indiana Counties Legislative Conference.
February 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
AIC: “the only thing certain in life are death, taxes, and the Indiana General Assembly noodling with Monroe County.” - Ben Franklin, maybe.
Time to get my tax policy on at the Assoc of Indiana Counties Legislative Conference.
Time to get my tax policy on at the Assoc of Indiana Counties Legislative Conference.
Now more than ever
February 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Now more than ever
Leadership is about taking a stand and action. In this HT column I lay out a vision for planning + development that is welcoming & makes MoCo the safe harbor we try to be. Housing choices for folks who want to call Btown & MoCo home have to be baked into the cake. share.newsbreak.com/b8igjbv7?s=i4
People will seek refuge in Monroe County. We should be ready | OPINION - NewsBreak
As one of your county council persons at-large and current chair of our local Democratic Party , I’m committed to a Monroe County future that grows respon
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February 1, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Leadership is about taking a stand and action. In this HT column I lay out a vision for planning + development that is welcoming & makes MoCo the safe harbor we try to be. Housing choices for folks who want to call Btown & MoCo home have to be baked into the cake. share.newsbreak.com/b8igjbv7?s=i4
Last night council approved the transfer of paid in full properties from the county to the CIB to continue the process of expanding the convention center.
January 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last night council approved the transfer of paid in full properties from the county to the CIB to continue the process of expanding the convention center.
A little council recap after a three hour and 40 something minute meeting last night.
January 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A little council recap after a three hour and 40 something minute meeting last night.
No more executive orders until
the end of my Monroe County Council meeting. Staff need a break today figuring out stuff today. kthxbi
the end of my Monroe County Council meeting. Staff need a break today figuring out stuff today. kthxbi
January 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
No more executive orders until
the end of my Monroe County Council meeting. Staff need a break today figuring out stuff today. kthxbi
the end of my Monroe County Council meeting. Staff need a break today figuring out stuff today. kthxbi
Taxes/States: we’re not in Kansas Toto, this is Indiana.
We’ve been here before. Back when I worked at the bipartisan National Governors Association, Governor Sam Brownback, the Mike Pence of Kansas, attempted a large tax cut scheme to turn Kansas into a supply side economics experiment.
We’ve been here before. Back when I worked at the bipartisan National Governors Association, Governor Sam Brownback, the Mike Pence of Kansas, attempted a large tax cut scheme to turn Kansas into a supply side economics experiment.
January 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Taxes/States: we’re not in Kansas Toto, this is Indiana.
We’ve been here before. Back when I worked at the bipartisan National Governors Association, Governor Sam Brownback, the Mike Pence of Kansas, attempted a large tax cut scheme to turn Kansas into a supply side economics experiment.
We’ve been here before. Back when I worked at the bipartisan National Governors Association, Governor Sam Brownback, the Mike Pence of Kansas, attempted a large tax cut scheme to turn Kansas into a supply side economics experiment.
Statehouse: Senate Bill 1 this session proposes property tax cuts that will end county government as we know it. Health, Highway, Emergencies, Elections, Parks, Public Safety, Sanitation, and support to NGOs will all suffer.
January 24, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Statehouse: Senate Bill 1 this session proposes property tax cuts that will end county government as we know it. Health, Highway, Emergencies, Elections, Parks, Public Safety, Sanitation, and support to NGOs will all suffer.
MLK Day: Congrats to Beverly Calender-Anderson on this years Bloomington 2025 MLK Legacy Award! Good Day!
January 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
MLK Day: Congrats to Beverly Calender-Anderson on this years Bloomington 2025 MLK Legacy Award! Good Day!
Congrats to Liz Feitl as she was picked by the Monroe Dems today to fill the seat left by our late colleague Cheryl Munson. Thanks to all who ran!
January 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Congrats to Liz Feitl as she was picked by the Monroe Dems today to fill the seat left by our late colleague Cheryl Munson. Thanks to all who ran!
Convention Center/Labor: Pleased to hear that conversations are underway to with our Labor brothers and sisters before the bid process for the Convention Center expansion.
January 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Convention Center/Labor: Pleased to hear that conversations are underway to with our Labor brothers and sisters before the bid process for the Convention Center expansion.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Here are my thoughts from last night’s meeting. Support orgs that help human trafficking victims like Middle Way House. And check out the Blue Campaign at dhs.gov/blue-campaign for more
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January 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Here are my thoughts from last night’s meeting. Support orgs that help human trafficking victims like Middle Way House. And check out the Blue Campaign at dhs.gov/blue-campaign for more
Some Hot Takes from tonight’s Monroe County Council meeting!
January 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Some Hot Takes from tonight’s Monroe County Council meeting!
Statehouse: Local: We are now getting first looks at some of the rather misguided legislation coming out of Indy. What isn’t surprising about HB 1233 is the never ending attempts by some to abolish township government.
January 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Statehouse: Local: We are now getting first looks at some of the rather misguided legislation coming out of Indy. What isn’t surprising about HB 1233 is the never ending attempts by some to abolish township government.
First Council meeting of the year on deck this evening at 5pm at the court house. Electing the new leadership this evening, making a few board and commission appointments and some small budget items ahead. Deets here:
Events Calendar / County Council / Monroe County, IN
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www.co.monroe.in.us
January 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
First Council meeting of the year on deck this evening at 5pm at the court house. Electing the new leadership this evening, making a few board and commission appointments and some small budget items ahead. Deets here: