Montney For Bloomington

09/16/2021

Sharing news of an event tomorrow in Downtown Bloomington - Tour de Chocolat, Friday September 17th. Additional details in the flyer below. The weather forecast looks great for this opportunity to support local businesses, honor the memory of two former Bloomington mayors, and enjoy some chocolate - one of life’s little luxuries ❤️. I am looking forward to it and hope to see you there!

08/16/2021

What is the 20 Stars for LIFE ”Stay 4“ Project?

Over the last few weeks, you may have seen posters, billboards, and newspaper advertisements for the 20 Stars for LIFE ”Stay 4” Project.

”Stay 4” is a program founded by the Great Plains LIFE Foundation, bringing together the charitable efforts of labor, trades, and management to help enable the academic success of at-risk students in Bloomington, Normal, and surrounding areas. “Stay 4” simply means stay in high school for four years and graduate. The program has accomplished well beyond that objective. They have now helped over 400 at risk kids - achieving a 97% graduation rate, and about 50% have continued their education post high school, earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.

A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to represent the City of Bloomington at this year’s fundraising event - scheduled for Thursday night August 19th at the Parke Regency Hotel. I have had pleasure of meeting kids served by this program, hearing their powerful testimony of the difference ”Stay 4” has made in their lives. It is also important for our community to see these kids succeed and reach their potential. The program website Stay4.org includes more inspiring details about how this organization serves their needs.

Thursday evening August 19th I am looking forward to a wonderful night out for a great cause. Event tickets are $50 and include food (Biaggi’s), drink, dancing, and a chance to win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas. There are also ”glory” tickets for $75, which in addition to above include a chance to win an in-home dinner party prepared by the Biaggi’s chef. I have tickets available for purchase. Please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at (309) 205-0279 to purchase event tickets. You can learn more at Stay4.org/copy-of-events. If you are unable to attend, but would like to consider supporting “Stay 4” with a donation, click ”Meet the 20 Stars and Donate” at the same link.

07/26/2021

Sharing news of upcoming event on August 21st at the Arena and Bloomington Ice Center sponsored by the City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation department. It is hard to believe 14 years have passed since we first took our son to a Parks & Recreation Hockey Tots program at age 4. Lifelong friendships formed and a great year round activity.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE​​​​​​​July 26, 2021​
Contact: Lindsay Danner, (309) 434-2877
Bloomington Ice Center Assistant Manager/Skating Director
Email: [email protected]


Free family friendly Ice Breaker Open Skate Festival
set for August 21st at Grossinger Motors Arena

The Grossinger Motors Arena will be the site of an all-new free family friendly festival experience on Saturday, August 21st, 2021, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

“We are really excited to showcase the Arena to the community,” said Lindsay Danner Bloomington Ice Center Assistant Manager and Skating Director at the City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts department’s Bloomington Ice Center facility, adding “there will be so much more than just the free open skate.”

“The Ice Breaker event is the perfect way to not only invite the community back to the arena, but also present the groups that use the Arena and the Bloomington Ice Center,” said Michael Hernbrott Bloomington Ice Center Manager in the City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts department, adding “We have partnered with the Bloomington Youth Hockey Association, Central Illinois Figure Skating Club, Central Illinois Girls Hockey Association, Illinois State University Hockey and the McLean County Youth Hockey Association and they will be on site that day to discuss their individual skating clubs”

“The entire Bloomington parks team is really excited to host this brand-new event at the Arena,” said Thom Rakestraw Marketing Manager for the City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department, adding “The event will be free to all, with skates included, concessions will be available for purchase, games will be happening throughout the day, movies will be playing on the Jumbotron screens and we’ll have the annual used equipment sale going on during the event. Staff will also be hosting Hockey and Learn to Skate mini lessons so the community can sample those programs.”

For more information on this or any programs, classes or events please contact the City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department at (309) 434-2260.

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Title: Ice Breaker Open Skate Festival
Date: Saturday, August 21st
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Place: Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 South Madison Street Bloomington, Illinois
Cost: Free entrance, concessions for purchase.

07/02/2021

It has been humbling to learn of the challenges faced by so many in our community as a result of the recent floods — and yet affirming of how special the people of Bloomington are to hear examples of friends, neighbors, city staff, and remediation experts helping and supporting each other.

Please review the announcement posted below. Residents who have incurred storm damage are encouraged to report damage to I-EMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) by calling 309-888-5020 and/or completing the flood damage survey.

I-EMA Damage Assessment Team to go door to door Friday, July 2nd and Saturday, July 3rd to talk with residents in areas most impacted by last weekends’ storms to complete a flood damage survey. Find complete details here: http://ow.ly/A4PS50Fn9RM

04/07/2021

I am honored to have the opportunity to represent Ward 3 on the City Council. It was great to see the strong voter participation in Ward 3 tonight. My campaign has been about understanding your issues, learning your names, meeting your pets, and even seeing your street’s potholes. It has been a pleasure and I look forward to continuing this work not just for Ward 3 but ‘For Bloomington’.

I’m so grateful for those who volunteered, donated, answered the door, offered words of encouragement, shared a different perspective, told a friend, and got out to vote. I am also grateful for my opponent, Willie Holton Halbert. She has made and will continue to make a difference through her decades of dedicated volunteerism and passion for the people in our community.

Again, thank you. I'm humbled and vow to work hard for you as your representative on council.

04/06/2021

Election Day polls open in less than 10 hours. I just got home from spending the afternoon and early evening continuing to meet personally with as many Ward 3 residents as I can. Talking with the wonderful people in Ward 3 motivates me and reinforces why I am running for City Council.

Voters, it is now in your hands. These local elections come down to who shows up at the polls (which open in approximately 9 hours 58 minutes and 35 seconds :) ). The Ward 3 polling locations are below. Thank you so much for you support!

Polling Locations in Ward 3:
Evergreen FS, 402 N Hershey Rd (Precinct 10)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3516 White Eagle Dr (Precinct 25)
St Patrick Church of Merna, 1001 N Towanda Barnes Rd (Precinct 51 and 34)
Northside Church of Christ, 1908 N Towanda Barnes Rd (Precinct 50 and 42)
Not registered? You can register at the polls. Details: https://www.becvote.org/wordpress/voters/register-to-vote-4/

04/06/2021

"What impressed me the most was her extreme passion for the success of the city and all of our residents. She is 100% committed to ensuring that Bloomington is a attractive place for people and businesses to thrive."

Thank you for your support, Jackie!

This is a letter to the editor from The Pantagraph's opinion page.

04/04/2021

Thank you to The Pantagraph editorial staff for endorsing me for the Ward 3 City Council race.

"She offers an extensive background in finance and money matters. Montney brings a global perspective at a time when the council will be tasked with rebuilding the post-pandemic economy."

I am grateful for the support!

04/04/2021

As a voter myself, I can appreciate how hard it can be to decipher the quality of a candidate based on limited interactions and short sound bites. Appreciate the Pantagraph consolidating the City Council candidate’s responses in this article to help voters get to know the candidates.

The Pantagraph sent questions to those on the April 6 ballot. Here are their responses.

04/03/2021

04/03/2021

I enjoyed spending time at First Friday in Downtown Bloomington tonight visiting some of our great local businesses. So much of our community’s history is tied to Downtown Bloomington, and it is an important component of economic development. I think my private sector experience negotiating and driving collaboration across a variety of departments and stakeholders will help the City make progress on our Downtown goals.

04/02/2021

"She has integrity and I know she will stand up for what is right and in the best interest of Bloomington's current and future citizens."

Thank you for your support, Sue!

This is a letter to the editor from The Pantagraph's opinion page.