City Council Listening Session - March 24, 2026

The City Council Listening Session for the City of Bloomington, Minnesota, held on March 24, 2026, primarily featured community members expressing concerns about local law enforcement practices, including the death of a community member in police custody and the presence and conduct of federal immigration agents. Speakers urged the council to ensure transparency, accountability, and public safety, with calls for policies requiring law enforcement officers to display visible identification and for prohibiting local police assistance to federal agents. While the session involved significant public safety and community relations topics, there were no procurement-related discussions, contract awards, or budget decisions addressed during this meeting.