About Dave

Dave Rollo, born in Pontiac, Michigan, is a 21-year resident of Bloomington, and has had family here for over 50 years. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Michigan State University, he moved to Bloomington to pursue and obtain a Master's degree in Plant Sciences. Since 1995, Dave has worked as a Research Associate in the IU Department of Biology, specializing in Microbial Development, Microbial Ecology and Evolution. He is 45 years old.

Dave was first elected to the Bloomington Common Council in January 2003 by the Democratic Party Caucus, to fill a vacant seat. We was then elected to a full term in November 2003, in the general election.

Boards and commissions on which Dave has served include:

• City Council President, 2007
• District IV City Council Representative, 2003 to present
• Plan Commission, 2003-2005
• Utilities Service Board, 2003
• Sustainability Commission, 2005 to present
• Bloomington Economic Development Commission, 2007
• Environmental Commission, 1995 to 2003 (Chair, 2002)
• Jack Hopkins Social Service Committee, 2003 to 2006
• Environmental Resource Advisory Commission, 2007