District 6 Blog

Tuesday April 1 is election day. Readers of this blog understand what is at stake with the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and have already voted early or will vote on Tuesday. Having a state Supreme Court that defends the rule of law will be vital to…

Tuesday March 25 is my last Council meeting as your alder. On April 15th at noon there will be a meeting to say goodbye to departing alders that will include honoring resolutions and then a swearing in of the new cohort of alders and election of…

In 2019, the Salvation Army received approval from the City to demolish the existing shelter at 630 E. Washington Avenue and build a new women’s and family shelter and an affordable housing project. The housing project proceeded to completion and…

In-Person Absentee Voting Begins, Tuesday, March 18: Early in-person absentee voting begins today and runs through Sunday, March 30. The April 1 election features all Common Council seats for the last time before staggered district elections…

Join me on Thursday April 3 at 6:30p for a virtual neighborhood meeting to hear about Bear Development LLC’s proposal to redevelop the property at 501 E. Washington Avenue, formerly Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. You will receive login…

At Tuesday’s Council meeting are several D6 alcohol licenses for approval and for introduction; an amendment to the TID 36 project plan to pay for turf improvements at Breese Stevens; a proposal to reorganize and eliminate several city boards,…

E Main Street and S Hancock Street Resurfacing, Tuesday, March 4: 

At the February 25 Council meeting, my alternate to the new demolition ordinance was adopted with an amendment.

Statement Regarding Metro Bus Service Disruptions : Many Madison Metro bus routes experienced service disruptions Thursday February 20 due to a high number of driver absences and driver refusal of overtime work. Boards, Commissions, and…

The demolition ordinance 86649 and zoning changes regarding ADUs 86650 are at Plan Commission on Monday along with several Tax Incremental District project plan amendments including TID 36. Also on Monday, Finance takes up TIF funding for an…