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District 20: Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 24, 2025

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  1. 87505 Monday, March 24, 2024. 12 p.m.

 Police & Fire Commission. Special MeetingWorking Session-VIRTUAL. Public Input on the Police Chief Hiring Process. Written comments on Agenda item to pfc@cityofmadison.com. Attachments 01182025: Paul Quinn, email; Satya Rhodes-Conway letter to PFC 3-13-25; 03102025 Feedback to PFC from Professional Civilian MPO staff. Meeting: Police and Fire Commission

You can watch the meeting online at:
https://cityofmadison.zoom.us/j/86423535023?pwd=Qvi5lndBcqXnfECovJqY6qJ…

To listen by phone, please call:
(877) 853-5257
Webinar ID: 864 2353 5023

Please contact us if you need interpretation, translation, or accommodations.
https://www.cityofmadison.com/city-hall/committees/interpretation-accommodations.

87639 - Discussion and possible action regarding police chief hiring process, including job posting and public statement.

2. Lunch & Learn - Wednesday, March 19, 2025

For the final Lunch and Learn of her term, Alder Wehelie welcomed Chief Patterson, who stepped into his leadership role in February. He outlined his vision for the police department, set to significantly impact our community. His commitment to strengthening community partnerships, enhancing public safety initiatives, and cultivating a culture of transparency and accountability, ready to propel our community forward.

West District Captain Timothy Patton joined him, sharing critical insights into the latest public safety data for the west side of Madison. This vital information  encompassed crime statistics and key indicators that empower law enforcement, elected officials, and residents to remain informed. Interim Police Chief Patterson shared his vision for the department: Alder Nasra Wehelie hosted her final D7 Lunch and Learn, a unique opportunity to learn and engage. This segment featured Interim Police Chief John Patterson and Captain Timothy Patton, this was the culmination of Alder Wehelie's commitment to keeping residents informed on the work being done at the City of Madison. We express our appreciation to Alder Wehelie for her dedication. 

“I have been honored to serve my residents and Madison community and to create opportunities for meaningful dialogue between our government and the public. I have truly enjoyed hosting educational sessions that address timely and important issues. I want to express my gratitude to my constituents who have engaged with me, the city staff, and other residents from various districts. I also want to thank Council staff for their work to facilitate these sessions.” Says Alder Wehelie. 

Please find the recording of the event here. We encourage you to share this recording with your colleagues via email and through your social media accounts. It includes the full presentation by Chief John Patterson and Captain Timothy Patton and the Q&A session with attendees. .

Some of the questions from attendees include but were not limited to:

  • How will MPD supervise and support peer roles internally to maintain role integrity?
  • Will peer specialists be positioned as independent, trauma-informed roles, or will they be supervised within existing MPD structures? Are they state certified peers?
  • What oversight mechanisms will ensure peer work remains distinct from enforcement-based duties while being fully integrated into MPD’s wellness strategy?
  • Thoughts on the ability to enforce the 20-mph change?
  • In the previous decade, there were several incidents involving police involved shootings of unarmed civilians, and several other incidents that seemed to be excessive use of force by police against unarmed young people.  However, in this decade I am not aware of this level of similar incidents.  To what do you attribute this change?
  • Chief Patterson, I saw your interview on Channel 3 last night and appreciated your answer to the question about what traits/qualities you think are important in a Police Chief. Will you share that here?
  • Does Acting Chief Patterson support placing SROs back in Madison-area high schools if funding for additional personnel was available to MPD?

For more information about the City of Madison Police Department, please visit www.cityofmadison.com/police/. Send any additional questions directly to Alder Nasra Wehelie at District7@cityofmadison.com and Captain Timothy Patton at (608) 243-0503 or tpatton@cityofmadison.com.

Residents can also subscribe to email updates here. If you have yet to subscribe to the District 7 blog, you can do so here.

Lorissa - Madison Common Council Office.

3.  Public Information meeting, sidewalk repairs, Thursday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 

Thank you for registering for "Public Information Meeting: District 20 Sidewalk Repairs". Please submit any technical questions to: wmcglynn@cityofmadison.com. Date Time: Mar 27, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada). Please find the recording of the event here. We encourage you to share this recording with your colleagues via email and through your social media accounts. It includes the full presentation by Chief John Patterson and Captain Timothy Patton and the Q&A session with attendees. PDF copies of the presentations will be sent out on Monday.


 Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 24, 2025

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.

· Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include a briefing on State Legislature Affairs from the Government Affairs Team. o Meeting Details o Meeting Agenda o Register for Public Comment o Watch Online

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 Meetings (PIM’s) · Wednesday, March 26: A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., March 26, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. · Sidewalk Replacement Program: District 20, Thursday, March 27: Bids for public works contracts for sidewalk repair and replacement within Alder Districts 10 and 20 have been received and opened. A public information meeting is scheduled for District 20 sidewalk repairs at 5:30 p.m., March 27, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
  • Announcements and News Releases · How to Get Your Brush Collected in 2025: Brush collection for 2025 will start soon. Here’s what you need to do so Streets Division crews can collect the brush you made by trimming your trees, shrubs, or bushes:… [posted March 21, 2025] ·
  • How to Track Your Absentee Ballot: The City of Madison Clerk's Office has issued absentee ballots to 33,579 voters for the April 1 election. So far, 13,535 have been returned to be counted. More than 6,500 voters have cast ballots via in-person absentee voting. [posted March 21, 2025] ·
  • Madison Arts Commission Seeks Artist for Landscape Mural at New Public Market: The City of Madison and the Madison Arts Commission are looking for an artist to design a vibrant native landscape mural for the highly-anticipated Madison Public Market. [posted March 20, 2025] ·
  • Public Test of Election Equipment on Saturday : The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment this Saturday. The Clerk's Office intentionally schedules the public test on the weekend to make it accessible for the community. [posted March 20, 2025] ·
  • Local Museums and Libraries Rally Support for the Institute of Museum and Library Services after Recent Executive Order: MADISON, WI—President Trump issued an executive order Friday night that would gut the only federal agency dedicated to supporting American museums and libraries. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a government agency that provides critical funding to museums and libraries in all 50 states. [posted March 19, 2025] ·
  • In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Today : In-person absentee voting for the April 1 election begins today. [posted March 18, 2025] · Mail It Back Monday – Make Sure Your Absentee Counts : The City of Madison Clerk’s Office has issued absentee ballots to 24,492 voters for the April 1 election. Only 806 of those absentees have been returned to the Clerk’s Office. [posted March 17, 2025] ·
  • TetraPAKMAN’s 'Wake Up!' Art Installation Brings Data into Focus on the Windows of Madison Public Library's Central Library: MADISON, WI – The windows of Central Library will display the next iteration of Wake Up!, an ongoing project by current Bubbler artist-in-residence, TetraPAKMAN. The large-scale art exhibition was installed on the first and second floor windows of Central Library facing Fairchild, Henry and Mifflin Streets on Saturday, March 15 and will remain in place through Tuesday, April 22nd to coincide with Earth Day. [posted March 17, 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 · Hospitalized Absentee Voting Begins, Tuesday, March 25: Voters who are hospitalized may appoint an agent(opens in a new window) to pick up their absentee ballot from the City Clerk's Office. ·
  • Craft with Kids, Wednesday, March 26 (this event occurs on multiple dates): Be a part of this fun and rewarding intergenerational program. Once a month make crafts and have fun with a local preschool class! All you have to do is show up. If interested, please submit a volunteer application. ·
  • Community Dinner, Sunday, March 30: Join Madison Parks at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center for a free community dinner! This event is free and open to the public. 
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