District 5 Blog

Update on traffic incident and neighborhood break-in. Parks proposal for parking fees will go through public engagement process. Lots of announcements and events.

Reflections on the preceding week. Deep condolences for the family whose pet was killed in a hit and run in the neighborhood. Budget deliberations this week. Lots of announcements and events.

If you haven't voted yet, Tuesday is the day! Polls will be open from 7am-8pm. Some water mains in the district will be flushed this week. Note path and road closures. Lots of announcements and events.

Keep our elections secure - don't spread misinformation. Get those absentee ballots in! Great video on the budget referendum from former Alder, Eve Galanter, and Wisconsin Policy Forum assessment available. Events & Announcements.

Know the dates for voter registration, absentee ballot return, and early in-person absentee voting. An intrepid resident has built a website to track property values and taxes over time. Lots of announcements & events.

Check your dates for setting out leaves for collection. Please do not place signs in terraces. Help name our trash and recycling trucks! Announcements and events galore.

Challenge yourself to a week without driving. Check out my colleagues' excellent blog posts on a variety of topics. Learn your options for voting and returning your ballots. Lots of announcements and events!

More resources available to understand the Madison City budget and upcoming referendum. Lots of announcements and fun events!

Ironman street closures and Saturday football game. Please help keep our students safe - slow down, put down your phone, be aware, and look out for one another! Announcements and events.

Watch the Mayor's presentation to the Madison Rotary Club re: the 2025 operating budget. Multiple committee and public information meetings this week. See you at the West High ribbon cutting Friday at noon!