Kate Rosenbarger
2023 Endorsement
Kate is a Bloomington City Council member seeking re-election because she believes in the potential of her community. While many residents are thriving, there are still those who face challenges. Kate aims to use data-driven decision-making and prioritize equity and justice to create a better future for everyone. She believes that the issue of climate change provides an opportunity to rebuild Bloomington in a more just and equitable way. To achieve this, Kate wants to ensure that everyone benefits from renewable energy, with available, attainable, and safe housing, sustainable transportation, access to local food, and a local economy with green and living wage jobs.
Raised in New Albany, Indiana, Kate grew up in a downtown neighborhood with a city planner father and an educator mother. From a young age, she understood the importance of safe and stable neighborhoods. As an attorney, Kate focuses on placemaking and affordable housing, working with local governments, non-profits, small businesses, and residents to enhance quality of life at the neighborhood level. She is passionate about promoting equity and justice in every decision to rebuild communities. Kate currently resides in Bloomington.