Alder Nasra Wehelie of District 7 Hosts Lunch and Learn featuring the City of Madison Community Development Division

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 deficit might affect the organizations the City of Madison supports.

This session will be led by Alder Nasra Wehelie, who will be joined by Community Development Division Director, James O’Keefe and Community Resources Manager Yolanda Shelton-Morris. CDD staff will provide an overview of how the Community Development Division allocated funds to community organizations that provide services and resources that the Common Council has identified as priorities.

Priorities include:

• Older Adult Resources
• Child and Youth Programming
• Neighborhood Centers
• Employment Training & Career Development
• Crisis Intervention & Prevention

This event is virtual via Zoom, and free and open to the public. You can join the virtual meeting using your computer, smartphone, or tablet or listen in via telephone. You will receive login information after registering at www.cityofmadison.com/LunchandLearnD7.

Event Details

• Title: D7 Lunch and Learn featuring the Community Development Division
• Date:  Thursday, September, 19
• Time:  12 - 1 PM
• Location:  Virtual Via Zoom
• Registration:  Please register in advance at www.cityofmadison.com/LunchandLearnD7

For more information, please contact Alder Nasra Wehelie by email district7@cityofmadison.com or by phone (608) 571-4919. Residents can also contact the Common Council Office, by email council@cityofmadison.com, or by phone (608) 266-4071.

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The Common Council’s mission is to represent the residents of Madison by promoting the safety, health, and general well-being of the community, by incorporating the following city core values: Equity, Civic Engagement, Well-Being, Shared Prosperity, and Stewardship. For additional information about the Madison Common Council, please visit: www.cityofmadison.com/council.