Bernhardson was appointed by the Bloomington City Council to head our organization in 1991.
The City Manager...
Enforces ordinances and resolutions.
Appoints City employees.
Spearheads strategic planning and budgeting.
Recommends action to the Council that will protect Bloomington citizens and provide
efficient operation of government.
Related documents
City organization chart
This illustrates the departments and divisions that are under the City Manager's guidance.
City Manager's
Budget Message, 2011(pages 7 - 13 of a 13-page PDF) The message includes economic expectations, local challenges, property tax
changes and organizational considerations. The message also gives a budget analysis, budget
considerations and the City Council's action on the annual budget. The budget message is
published in the introductory section of the City's budget document.
State of the City 2011 presentation
Watch the annual State of the City presentation, featuring Mayor Gene Winstead and City
Manager Mark Bernhardson. (March 2011)