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| Commissioners | |
| Location: | The Courthouse, Room 322 Bloomington IN 47404 |
| Phone: | 812-349-2550 |
| Fax: | 812-349-7320 |
| Hours: | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday |
General Information
The three Monroe County Commissioners are:
Patrick Stoffers, President
pstoffer@alumni.indiana.edu
Iris F. Kiesling, Vice-President
ikiesling@co.monroe.in.us
Mark Stoops, Commissioner
mstoops@co.monroe.in.us
Monroe County was created by the State Legislature on January 14, 1818. The present Courthouse was dedicated on July 4, 1908. The Courthouse is located in the center of downtown Bloomington which is the county seat. This historic structure is surrounded by an Award Winning Garden, immense native trees, and numerous dedicated monuments in a park-like setting.
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners have a wide range of executive and administrative authority. Among the most important powers are those related to:
including the Courthouse; the Justice Building, which houses the
Courts, the elected officials associated with those courts, and the
jail; the Health Services Building; the Highway Garage Facility;
the Karst Farm Park, the Flatwoods Park; the Jackson Creek
Park; and the Youth Services Bureau.
bridges.
members to fill positions on boards, commissions,
committees, and the appointment of certain department heads.
members of the Monroe County Solid Waste Management
District.
There are several County Departments that are directly under the authority of the Monroe County Commissioners. These departments are: The Building Department, The Monroe County Community Prevention Coalition, The Monroe County Highway Department; The Monroe County Technical Services Department, The Extension Services, The Legal Department, The Veterans' Affairs Department, The Department of Weights and Measures, and The Youth Services Bureau.
The following departments are directed by boards or commissions whose members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners: The Monroe County Airport, The Monroe County Emergency Management Department, The Health Department, The Parks and Recreation Department, and The Planning Department.
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners meets bi-weekly to approve payroll and claims, receive reports, sign resolutions and to receive legislation. The public meeting is held in the Courthouse, Room 315 at 9 a.m.
Commissioner's Staff
| Name | Job Title |
| Executive Director | |
| Jill Escobedo | Financial Manager |
| Faye Chambers | Administrative Secretary |
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Courthouse Maintenance and Security Staff
| Name | Job Title |
| Jerry Appleberry | Supervisor |
| Richard Crider | Maintenance & Security |
| Jon Livingston | Maintenance & Security |
| Alex Griffith | Maintenance & Security |
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Updated: February 25, 2010
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