BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Democratic Party will honor the career and public service of former City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development Director Doris Sims, at their annual Fall Judge Viola Taliaferro Dinner on Thursday, October 6, 2022.
Doris Sims retired from the City of Bloomington in 2021 after 38 years of service. Upon retirement, she served as the Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development where she was responsible for providing leadership in the management of a $ 2.5 million budget in federal and local funds and oversaw a staff of 16 employees.
“We created the Judge Vi Award to honor those community leaders, who through adversity and determination, have made a real impact in the lives of our community,” said David G. Henry, Monroe County Democratic Party Chair. “When it comes to a 40-year career in public service, keeping your nose down, and delivering results, we are fortunate to have leaders like Doris Sims who have carried on in Judge Vi’s example.”
MCDP established the Judge Viola Taliaferro Award in 2021, named for the first Black woman on the Monroe County Circuit Court. A former teacher, civic leader, and fierce advocate for children, women, and victims of abuse, Judge Taliaferro was nationally recognized for her work.
Later, she was also an advisor to US Attorney General Janet Reno.
Doris Sims joins 2021 past recipient State Senator Mark Stoops in this new tradition of the Monroe County Democratic Party.
The annual MCDP Fall Taliaferro Dinner is the party’s kickoff for election month. Join guest speakers for an evening celebrating our candidates from the local office to the Statehouse to Washington.
The group welcomes House Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Ft. Wayne), who led the fight in the Indiana House alongside Vice President Kamala Harris against the Republican forced birth law in Senate Bill 1.
For tickets and more information, contact chair@monroedems.org or visit our website at www.monroedems.org.
