Budget updates, Stevens Street reconstruction started, Voting info, Ride the Drive and more

Hello neighbors,

Our City budget is top of mind for many right now. I invite you to dig deeply into the issues, and think critically about the options of budget cuts vs. a referendum. The agency requests are all available.

News & Announcements

• Road Closures - Stevens Street Reconstruction

Beginning Monday, August 5, Stevens Street will be closed to through traffic from North Franklin Avenue to Grand Avenue. This is part of the North Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street Resurfacing project.

• August Moving Days:
  • How to Set Out Appliances, Furniture, & Other Large Items
  • Daily Collections of Carts in Student Move Area
  • How to Recycle Televisions, Computers, and Other Electronics
  • How to Use the Large Item Work Order System during the Move Out
• City of Madison Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Updated Ahead of Primary: Madison's 14 absentee ballot drop boxes are getting an updated look ahead of the Aug. 13 primary election.
• In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Today: In-person absentee voting for the August 13 Partisan Primary begins today.
• UW students are looking to learn more about your experiences and opinions on cycling in Madison! This survey will help students understand the Madison cycling community and help direct policy and planning. They are looking for input from all types of riders so please participate, regardless of how frequently you ride, or even if you don't ride at all.
• Traffic engineering has a new website – check it out!

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 Voting Begins, Tuesday, August 6: Beginning today, voters who are hospitalized can appoint an agent to:
  • Bring their absentee request to the City Clerk's Office
  • Deliver their absentee ballot from the Clerk's Office to the hospital
  • Return their voted ballot to the Clerk's Office
• Madison Night Market, Thursday, August 8: The Office of the Common Council is excited to host its resource table at the Madison Night Market on Thursday, August 8. We welcome you to stop by and say hi and share your feedback with Council staff and alders!
• Dane Dances: Luisito Rosario / V05, Friday, August 9: Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara,  Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
• Ride the Drive 2024, Sunday, August 11: It’s thousands of happy healthy people coming together to experience parks and open streets in a single, one-day, free, community event. Since the inaugural Ride the Drive in 2009, this event continues to celebrate Madison’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle focusing on the environmental and economic impacts and the importance of social integration.

Parks Alive Dates!

Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.

• Parks Alive at Hammersley Park on Wednesday, August 7

Please find additional upcoming City of Madison Parks events listed on the City parks event calendar.

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

• Save the date: Madison’s Black Restaurant Week will be August 11-18.

Be well,

Regina Vidaver