Vi Simpson named campaign co-chair

Former State Senator Endorses Thomson for Mayor

Today Kerry Thomson welcomed the support of former State Senate Democratic Leader and longtime public servant Vi Simpson to the campaign as its co-chair.

Simpson joins former Monroe County Commissioner Charlotte Zietlow as the Kerry for Bloomington Committee Co-Chair.

“I’m honored to have Vi’s support in this campaign and her steady hand helping to guide this effort,” said Thomson. “I can think of no one who exemplifies leadership, service, and doing the hard work necessary to make progress more than Senator Simpson.”

A former Monroe County Auditor, Simpson served 28 years representing Bloomington in the Indiana State Senate. She was the first woman elected to lead a legislative caucus in the state’s history, the first woman to chair the state budget committee, the second woman to run for Indiana governor and she was the Indiana Democratic Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in 2012.

“Kerry Thomson is a breath of fresh air. While she’s never run for office before, her 20 years of executive experience, deep connections across the community, and leadership skills are just what Bloomington needs right now in our next Mayor,” said Simpson. “Kerry cares about the right issues, she listens and she knows how to bring people together to make things happen. I’m excited to endorse Kerry Thomson for Mayor and look forward to doing everything I can to help her get elected.”

As campaign co-chair Simpson, along with Zietlow, will help to lead the campaign, acting as an advisor to the campaign on all matters and serving as a public ambassador for Thomson throughout the community.