District 5 Blog

Hello --I'm writing with a few updates about the heartbreaking situation at Abundant Life Christian School (4901 E Buckeye Rd).The City of Madison Police Department's latest incident report states:

Reminder of our District meeting with Traffic Engineering this Tuesday at 5:30pm. Come with your questions and concerns! If you still have brush to set out, do so TONIGHT (or early Monday morning). A few announcement and events before the holidays.

If you have any last leaves remaining, please get them out TONIGHT (or by 6am tomorrow morning). Traffic Engineering is partnering with the Regent Neighborhood Association to host a presentation and Q&A on traffic safety for our District 12/17.

Altered trash collection schedule for Thanksgiving holiday. Traffic safety meeting being planned. Please keep all car doors and garages locked! Know your winter parking rules. Announcements and events.

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.