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Thank You...Plus This Week's Updates

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Hi Everyone!

Voter turnout on Tuesday was exceptionally strong throughout the City, and even more so in District 13. The stakes were high and voters came through in a big way. A big shout out goes to District 13 resident Ben Wikler, whose tireless efforts, and those of his talented team, yielded such positive results statewide.

I'm also very pleased to have been re-elected by such a strong margin. Thank you! It's indeed a great honor to serve as your alder, and I look forward to all that we can accomplish these next two years. 

As always, please feel free to share your questions and concerns by contacting me at district13@cityofmadison.com. 

Now on to this week's updates:

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings 

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page. 

  • Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, April 7, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include setting the rates for Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility, as well as an update on federal executive orders and directives to pause federal grants. 
  • Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include allowing hotels to rent fifty percent of their rooms for stays of thirty consecutive days or more, as well as development-related requests in Districts 1, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, and 20. 
  • Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include providing Metro staff the authority to issue citations for nonpayment of bus fare. 

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here. 

Public Information Meeting (PIMs) 

Announcements and News Releases 

  • REVEREND JAMES C WRIGHT HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD: The City of Madison Equal Opportunities Division (EOD) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) presents the Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award annually. The award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright, who served as Executive Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992. One or more awards will be presented. For more information on award criteria, nominations, awards presentation, and more, visit the Reverend James C. Wright Award website.  
  • Metro Statement on Recent Driver Assault: On Sunday, March 30, a Metro operator was assaulted during their work shift. Violence against Metro or other City employees is completely unacceptable. Metro Transit staff are reviewing this latest incident, examining current policies and…[posted April 2, 2025] 
  • Knutson Drive Reconstruction: Knutson Drive is currently closed to through traffic while scheduled reconstruction in the area is completed. This project includes a new street design with curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway aprons. The asphalt pavement and gravel… [posted April 2, 2025] 
  • Transgender Flag to Fly in Madison This Week : To celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, and community members raised the Transgender Flag outside the Madison Municipal Building. [posted March 31, 2025} 

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted. 

Events 

  • Madison Forward Fund Community Celebration & Stories, Tuesday, April 8: Please join Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income in celebrating the culmination of Wisconsin's first guaranteed income research program - the Madison Forward Fund. During this event, you will hear stories from MFF participants about the impact of guaranteed income on their lives, and learn about evaluation findings from the recently completed pilot program. This event is also a chance to hear about several exciting new partnerships that have grown out of the Madison Forward Fund, and to connect with others who are continuing to expand the guaranteed income landscape in Madison and beyond.  
  • Warner Family Fun Night, Friday, April 11: Join us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the gym, watch a movie or win some prizes playing bingo!  
  • Disc Golf Cleanup Day - Hiestand Park, Saturday, April 12: Help us get Hiestand Park ready for the season! We're partnering with the disc golf community to host a large-scale cleanup event. Volunteers will work together to clear debris, remove trash, and prepare the park for everyone to enjoy.  

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.  

Lastly....

As I mentioned at the top of this post, the turnout -- and the outcome -- of last week's election was reassuring. Voters sent an important message, one that overcame the desultory and stifling effects of the so-called "vibe shift." Yes, it was a grind. But what a different day we'd be having today had so many of you not canvassed, not made calls, not voted.

Instead, the high level of engagement carried over to thousands showing up for Saturday's protest. You were likely there or at least have seen the pictures. So many great signs!

There will be more. Plan to show up and let your voices be heard!

That's all for now.

Take care and stay safe,

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