Bloomington council candidate drops out of the race

Posted on December 18, 2018

Voters in Bloomington’s Ward 8 apparently will not have a choice in next year’s election for alderman. One of the two hopefuls took his name off the ballot because he didn’t meet residency requirements in the ward. (WJBC file photo)

By Kathleen Murphy and Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – Ward 8 Alderman candidate Travis Wilson announced Tuesday evening he is no longer in the running for the seat representing Bloomington’s southeast side.

In a statement, Wilson says while he thinks he met the requirements for seeking the position, it was brought to his attention that he’s fallen a few weeks short of the requirements for living within his ward.

Wilson, a former city firefighter and paramedic, wished Ward 8 candidate Jeff Crabill good luck, adding he hopes Crabill will fight for what is right, be a good steward of citizens’ tax money, and continue to make the city of Bloomington a great place to live.

“It is disappointing that the residents of Ward 8 will not be able to have a choice when it comes to elections, but I believe elections should be run according to the law, and I do not wish to hinder that process,” Wilson said.

Crabill is now the only candidate on the ballot to replace Alderman Diana Hauman, who’s not seeking re-election.

Kathleen Murphy can be reached at [email protected]
Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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