Bloomington hires Mahrt as Community Development Director

Posted on April 9, 2018
Bob Mahrt has been serving as Community Development Director on an interim basis for several months. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)

By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has officially hired Bob Mahrt to serve as the city’s Community Development Director.

Mahrt, who has served in the position on an interim basis since December, came to Bloomington after working as Interim City Administrator for the city of Lincoln in Logan County.

Bloomington Interim City Manager Steve Rasmussen says Mahrt brings experience and passion to the job.

Mahrt will receive an annual salary of $110,000.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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