Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of September 30, 2024

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Events

• Exploring the 2025 Budget Series (Session 2: Community Development Division and Non-profit Funding) - Thursday, October 3, 2024: Join District 19 Alder John Guequierre as he leads a series of three educational sessions to provide residents with an in-depth look at the City of Madison budget. Topics at each session will include a brief overview of the budget deficit and need for multi-year plans, a deeper dive into a few complicated issues, initial 5-year plans with and without a successful referendum, and agency proposals for cuts. Since service reductions may ultimately be required regardless of referendum results, Alder Guequierre is seeking your input on cuts. Residents will have the opportunity to speak personally at the two in-person sessions, through chat at the virtual session, and via an online survey at all sessions. This session will feature a deeper dive into the Community Development Division and the City’s funding to non-profits.
• Energy Resource Fair - Friday, October 4, 2024: MGE will provide energy-saving tips and a chance to win a SMART Thermostat, Energy Services will be on-site to assist with Energy Assistance qualifications, and Project Home will discuss our Weatherization program and how they can improve health, safety and save energy in your home.

For the full list of upcoming events, please visit the City events calendar.

Announcements

• TetraPAKMAN Announced as the New Artist-in-Residence at Central Library: Renowned local artist TetraPAKMAN returns to Central Library for a new residency that uses recycled materials and community-generated social sculptures to inspire conversations about climate justice.
• Fall Leaves and Yard Waste Collection Begins Week of October 6, 2024: The Streets Division’s fall yard waste and leaves collection begins the week of October 6, 2024. All residents will receive three collection opportunities this fall, weather permitting.
• Highlights from the Bus Rapid Transit Ribbon-Cutting: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway was joined by local, state, and federal leaders at a celebration ceremony located near the new Eau Claire BRT Station
• South Madison residents get first look at site plan for future Park Badger redevelopment: People living in South Madison got their first look at a proposed master plan for the Park Badger redevelopment site on Monday.