By Eric Stock
BLOOMINGTON – Ward 8 alderwoman Diana Hauman on Monday announced her candidacy for mayor in the April 2017 non-partisan election.
Hauman, whose ward covers east and southeast Bloomington, was appointed to the City Council in September 2014. Mayor Tari Renner is the only other candidate to declare for the seat.
She said in a news release there are many positive features in the community including: a highly educated and talented workforce, excellent education systems, interstate access to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis and a diverse and stable local economy.
“Even with all these assets,” she said. “I think we can do better.
“Our first priority,” Hauman said, “is to continue to maintain our high levels of public safety, continuing to support our police and fire departments. Then, like any successful organization, we need to know where we are going. This requires a strategic plan that defines what we want to be as a city, including concrete plans to get us there and the willingness to implement those plans.”
Hauman has held leadership positions in Kiwanis, Toastmasters, the Multicultural Leadership Program; she serves on committees for the McLean County League of Women Voters, ISU Senior Professionals, and BN Advantage. Before retirement, Hauman served in leadership roles in learning and development professional organizations.
“The second half of my professional life was devoted to leadership, both as a leader and in helping others to achieve their leadership potential,” Hauman said. “My various affiliations in the community provide me with the unique opportunity to listen to the broad range of opinions in our community.”
Candidates can begin circulating petitions. Petitions must be filed Nov. 21-28. The general election is scheduled for April 4. A primary election would be held on Feb. 28 if there are more than two candidates.
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