City of Madison residents have entrusted elected officials to carry out the will of the people and make difficult decisions on behalf of the entire community.
Alder Nasra Wehelie of District 7 is pleased to announce her upcoming Lunch and Learn on Thursday, November 21, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This event is designed to provide information focused on business financial support programs, citywide grants and…
In a collaborative effort to boost civic engagement in Madison's Latinx community, the Latino Professionals Associations of Greater Madison and the Office of the Common Council will host a Virtual Fireside Chat with Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole on…
The City of Madison is faced with an unprecedented operating budget gap of $22M due to population growth, the lingering economic disruption from COVID, and state levy limit constraints, which have made it difficult for the City to cover the…
Join Alder John Guequierre of District 19 on Wednesday, October 16, for the third session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series. This series invites attendees to explore balancing cuts with maintaining core operations. The third session will…
Join Alder John Guequierre of District 19 on Thursday, October 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for the second session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series, will start with a brief review of the reasons for Madison’s deficit and referendum. Then, take an…
Alder John Guequierre of District 19 has planned a series of three educational sessions with accessibility and inclusivity at the heart of these sessions. Alder Guequierre invites residents to think critically about what is needed to create and…
The City of Madison Common Council approved the first two Area Plans under the City’s new Planning Framework Tuesday night with few changes beyond what had already been proposed by City boards, committees, and commissions.
The City of Madison Common Council approved a change to the city’s zoning code Tuesday night to expand the existing downtown affordable housing incentive so it can be used to create more affordable housing specifically for college students.
Alder Nasra Wehelie is excited to resume her monthly Lunch and Learns starting Thursday, September 19, from 12 – 1 p.m. This Lunch and Learn will feature staff from the Community Development Division (CDD), who will discuss how the 2025 budget…
After eight weeks of review from several City of Madison Boards, Commissions, and Committees, the first two Area Plans from the City’s new planning framework are up for a final vote at the September 10, 2024 meeting of the Common Council.
Due to an excessive heat warning, tomorrow’s town hall regarding the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park will be held in virtual format only. For those who registered via Eventbrite before 2 p.m. today, you will receive an email from Alder Sabrina…
The Madison Common Council is encouraging residents to submit public testimony on an important resolution affecting the City budget at its next meeting.
The City of Madison’s Planning Division has submitted both the West Area Plan and Northeast Area Plan for approval, with both plans scheduled to be introduced at the Common Council’s meeting on July 16, 2024.
Alders from the City of Madison Common Council and members of the City’s Economic Development Committee went on a tour Saturday of some of the many local businesses that have benefited from City funding.
In celebration of National Small Business Week (April 28-May 4), members of the Common Council will embark on a familiarization (FAM) tour across the city of Madison. The Office of the Common Council, in collaboration with the Office of…
District 9 Alder Nikki Conklin announces today that the next version of the draft West Area Plan will shift a north-south running “all ages and abilities” bike path to existing streets and out of the Sauk Creek Greenway.
The City of Madison Common Council is excited to announce the results of last night’s leadership elections. Please join us in congratulating District 10 Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole, who was selected by her peers to serve as the new president, and...
