

It came to my attention when I was researching and reading comparable titles for my novel. I read Lovecraft Country last fall, and it was one of my favorite books of 2018. Herald-Times reporter Boris Ladwig contributed to this story.Note the fine faux wear and tear. The Republican Party has not offered any candidate in the race yet but can do so within two months following the primary election. If we can start functioning together, we can be better than the sum of our parts."

"And I look forward to working as well with IU, working with the county and working with the townships. I look forward to working with all my other council members and eagerly look forward to working with the mayor," Asare said. It's the only way that we're going to be the city that we want to be. Everything that we do, we can only do it together. "The council does nothing without the rest of the government. I think everybody can be really, really proud of the fact that we have people who are willing to sacrifice and give back to this community," Asare said.Īsare said he believes his solution-based approach to city issues is what first attracted voters and he plans to continue talking with both residents and others to ensure collaboration if he is elected into office. "I was so impressed by the caliber of candidates that were in this race. Speaking with The Herald-Times, Asare thanked residents who went to the polls as well as his fellow candidates. Of the seven candidates, Asare was the most popular, walking away with 19.76% of the votes. Isak Asare is one of the Democratic nominees for city council at-large. Seven at-large Democratic candidates threw their hat in the race, but only three seats are available. Unlike council members in districts 1 to 6, at-large members represent and are elected by residents across the entire city. Due to recent redistricting, Volan would have had to run against incumbent Dave Rollo for the newly redrawn District 4, so he set his sights on an at-large seat. Since 2004, he has represented the approximately 13,000 constituents of District 6. Volan, out of city council, says 'You haven’t heard the last of me'įor the first time in nearly 20 years, Stephen Volan will not serve on the Bloomington City Council. Strategic plan: Indiana University plans to change the first-year experience. For the other two at-large seats, voters selected one returning civic leader and one total newcomer.


The other current council member will end his 19-consecutive-year service. Of the three council members who represent all Bloomington residents, only one incumbent has the chance to continue his tenure beyond 2023. Council member Stephen Volan, aka Lucy from Peanuts, dispenses advice at Sherman Oaks Christian Church on primary election day.
