Below are Trent’s efforts during his time on the County Council. He will also be announcing his 2024 Commitments soon (watch for more):

● Maintaining a positive and collaborative approach to working with other units of government, including the City of Bloomington, towns and townships, and fire departments

● Increasing compensation and balance for county employees, in order to retain quality employees

● Ensuring fiscally responsible, responsive to need, and sustainable county budgets

● Strengthening workforce development and economic opportunities for all

● Protecting Lake Monroe and ensuring its environmental resiliency

● Supporting housing solutions that provide more affordable access

● Empowering boards and commissions, ensuring that citizen appointments are diverse and inclusive and that their work is valued

● Continuing to reform our criminal justice system, supporting continued changes criminal justice system to explore alternatives to incarceration and to help break the cycle of recidivism

● Prioritizing investment in our communities, including roads, trails, public transit, and broadband

● Caring for our veteran population and their needs

● Maintaining our commitment to combating the negative effects of substance abuse disorders

● Promoting free and fair elections and ballot access in every part of the county