Bloomington Commission on Sustainability, June 9, 2026

The Bloomington Commission on Sustainability met on June 9, 2026, to discuss various sustainability-related topics and commission operations. The meeting included a presentation on the code of conduct and board member responsibilities, emphasizing communication protocols and conflict of interest policies. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to discussing a resolution (2026-05) concerning the ban of anti-coagulant rodenticides and glue traps within the city and on city contractor properties, highlighting environmental and wildlife protection concerns. The commission also touched on potential collaboration with the Environmental Commission on light pollution and plans for future sustainability-focused educational events. Additionally, there was a detailed discussion on the existential risks posed by artificial general intelligence (AGI), with a call for a moratorium on AGI development until safety can be assured. No formal votes on procurement or contracts were recorded, but the resolution on rodenticides could influence future city purchasing and pest control policies.