Even as our City grapples with the effects of a national pandemic, and strives to come to grips with the scourge of systemic racism and inequality within our community, we face yet another critical challenge – the rising incidence of gun violence on…
A Message from Mayor Rhodes-ConwayThe City of Madison Clerk’s Office works to make sure all voters in Madison are able to cast their ballot for the upcoming election on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Early voting is underway across the city and will run…
While the COVID-19 numbers in Madison are going in the right direction again, the pandemic is out of control in much of the state. Even the Supreme Court thought that Republican leaders in the legislature would act, but they have abdicated their…
To commemorate and celebrate the life and death of Georgia Congressman John Lewis, the City of Madison is lowering flags to half-staff at all City buildings on Thursday July 30, 2020, the day the late Congressman will be laid to rest.
I hope as we…
Our community is experiencing a very challenging time, one that requires more from all of us. We are in a time of change – our community is demanding oversight and accountability; our community is demanding reform and leadership that is able to…
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway today announced the City’s Vision Zero initiative, setting the citywide goal of eliminating fatal and serious traffic injuries on Madison’s streets, sidewalks and paths by 2030. A resolution of support was unanimously…
As the COVID-19 crisis stretches on, there is no question that many small businesses are suffering. During this time of reduced hours, closures and decreased consumer spending, it is critical that the City of Madison act to support its small…
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is joining thirteen other mayors from across the country to launch Mayors for a Guaranteed Income network, a coalition of mayors who will advocate for guaranteed income programs at the federal, state and local level.
When…
Our nation, our State and certainly our City are richer because of diversity, and that includes UW students from around the world. The most recent US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance mandating that if classes are taken on line,…
Tuesday morning Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway “flipped the switch” on a new solar photo-voltaic (PV) installation on the roof of the Madison Municipal Building. The historic building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is now the 29th…
I am pleased that Madison Police and agents with the Office of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have a person of interest in custody in connection with the recent firebombing of the City County Building. This was an incredibly serious…