Meet Mayor Kerry

Kerry Thomson is a wife, mom, and longtime community leader who became Mayor of Bloomington on January 1, 2024. Before entering public life, she served as CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and as Executive Director of Indiana University's Center for Rural Engagement, where her work focused on strengthening communities and expanding opportunity.

Kerry believes leadership starts with listening. She spends time in neighborhoods each month, knocking on doors and talking directly with residents about what's working and what isn't. She also holds regular community meetings and "Visits with the Mayor" to keep those conversations going.

As Mayor, Kerry has taken steps to address Bloomington's long-standing housing challenges, invested in public safety, parks, and infrastructure, and supported local businesses and job growth. She's also worked to make city government more responsive and easier to navigate.

But there’s more work head. From moving forward on major housing efforts like Hopewell, to making thoughtful investments in downtown, to improving basic city services, she is focused on steady, practical progress—and on making Bloomington a better place to live for everyone.