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 Post subject: Bloomington to boycott Ariz. businesses @ WISHTV8.Com
PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:54 pm 
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Bloomington to boycott Ariz. businesses
Updated: Thursday, 03 Jun 2010, 11:35 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 03 Jun 2010, 11:35 AM EDT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Elected officials in the city that hosts the main campus of Indiana University plan to boycott Arizona businesses over that state's new immigration law.

In a recent letter to Arizona's governor, the city of Bloomington said it will not purchase goods or services from businesses headquartered in Arizona or send city officials to conferences there. The letter was signed by Mayor Mark Kruzan, the city clerk, and eight city council members.

Other cities, businesses and organizations have taken similar steps.

Kruzan said its unlikely Bloomington will end any existing contracts. A subsidiary of Phoenix-based Republic Services provides Bloomington's trash service.

The Arizona law taking effect July 29 requires police enforcing another law to question people about their immigration status if there's reason to suspect they are in the country illegally.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:37 am 
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Bloom Chamber Rescind Arizona Boycott PR.pdf (225KB) Good news but we need to keep the pressue on. Copy of the Chambers letter follows:

"Bloomington Chamber Calls on City to Rescind Arizona Boycott
Bloomington, IN‐ June 10, 2010 – The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce issued a statement today, urging the
Mayor, City Clerk, and members of the City Council to rescind the City of Bloomington’s boycott of Arizona businesses.
“To date, The Chamber has been contacted by more than 40 individuals, most of whom have expressed their intent to
discontinue support for business and tourism in the Bloomington area,” said Christy Gillenwater, Chamber president and
CEO. “Moreover, several of our members are receiving similar calls that customers will boycott their business until the city
removes its boycott on Arizona. The action taken by city officials has become damaging to local businesses.”
The City’s boycott stems from controversial legislation passed by the Arizona state legislature regarding immigration. “To be
clear, The Chamber has no position on Arizona’s legislation nor do we intend to engage in discussion regarding the Arizona
immigration bill,” explained Gillenwater. “Our concern is about our local elected officials calling for an economic boycott of
another state and the price being paid here at home in Bloomington.”
Gillenwater stated, “The Chamber is committed to serve and protect businesses in our community. We believe that action
was necessary to advocate for our members and to hold our local officials accountable for acting in the best interest of the
local community.”
Statement:
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce urges City officials to recognize that the actions they engage in have the
ability to impact residents, businesses, nonprofits, community organizations and institutions, and the community as a whole,
and must be made in the best interest and in consideration of the various constituencies they are elected to represent.
The decision made by the Mayor, City Clerk, and signatory members of the Bloomington City Council to call for an economic
boycott of Arizona has led to threats to boycott Bloomington businesses. To prevent this action from being economically
damaging to the local business community, the Chamber urges that the boycott of Arizona be rescinded.
Furthermore, the Chamber encourages residents and visitors to continue their support of Bloomington’s vibrant business
community, understanding that The Chamber, its Board of Directors and collective membership had no role in the City’s
decision to boycott businesses in the state of Arizona.
About the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization serving as our community’s leading advocate for
business. We offer unique leadership opportunities, meaningful volunteer activities, and exclusive business‐building programs focused on critical
economic, civic, and social priorities. Chamber members support each other and community initiatives, sharing information and resources to help
create economic opportunity and community well‐being. At the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, we believe that better business leads
to a better community.
Contact: Christy Gillenwater, President & CEO
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
(812) 361‐8325
cgillenwater@ChamberBloomington.org
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Another news story story about the negative response to the Bloomington boycott of Arizona.


http://www.theindychannel.com/news/23877697/detail.html


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Senator Delph and other State Senators ask Bloomington to end Arizona boycott.


http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics ... na-boycott

http://www.theindychannel.com/politics/ ... etail.html


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Bloomington Mayor and council members say "they deeply regret any worry to local businesses our action has caused".Even after repeated calls to rescind their letter and other information,they have refused.Looks like their concern and regret doesn't have any merit.A list of pertinent information follows and was ignored by the council.

Bloomington, IN... More‐ June 10, 2010 Bloomington Chamber Calls on City to Rescind Arizona Boycott........
Indiana University distances itself from the boycott by saying,it is not a part of city government and is not affected by this action.......

In an on campus poll,62 % of the IU student body did not agree with the boycott......

On June 18, 2010, 23 Indiana State Senators say Bloomington should not boycott and say Bloomington should end Ariz. boycott.......
In a poll 63% of Hoosiers agree with Arizona's SB1070.........

74% of all letters to the Herald Times about the Council's action were pro Arizona and against the Bloomington boycott........


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