News & Updates
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Monday, Sep. 28, 2020
Madison Votes Podcasts are Live
As if our City of Madison Clerk’s Office staff are not busy enough this Presidential Election season, they have released Madison Votes – a podcast all about elections and the election process.
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Monday, Sep. 28, 2020
New Rescue Boat, 'Yapper,' Honors Retired Fire Lieutenant
The Madison Fire Department’s Lake Rescue Team announces the acquisition of a new rescue airboat dedicated in honor of retired Lieutenant and Lake Rescue Team co-founder Craig H. Yapp.
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Monday, Sep. 28, 2020
Food Scraps Recycling at Drop-off Sites Ending October 2
Food scraps recycling at the Streets Division drop-off sites will stop for the year on Friday, October 2, 2020. The drop-off program will restart in 2021.
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Friday, Sep. 25, 2020
Mayor and Council Leadership Announce First Round of Civilian Oversight Board Appointments
The City of Madison recently passed historic legislation to put in place a Police Civilian Oversight Board to ensure the community is an integral part of overseeing the Madison Police Department (MPD).
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Friday, Sep. 25, 2020
Statement of Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl Regarding Democracy in the Park
Democracy in the Park is an event created by, planned by, staffed by, and paid for by the City Clerk’s Office. This event will simply make it easier for residents who have received their requested absentee ballot to drop
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Friday, Sep. 25, 2020
Madison Biking Adventure Project Cycles to Community Engagement
For the regular bicycle rider, finding dedicated biking lanes and city streets to ride in Madison is relatively easy. If you’re seeking a little adventure for your ride, your search can be a bit difficult.
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Friday, Sep. 25, 2020
Vision Zero: City to Lower Speed Limit on East Washington Avenue
The City of Madison will be reducing the speed limit on portions of East Washington Avenue starting Monday, September 28.
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Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2020
Vilas Park Drive Reopens to Vehicles for Democracy in the Park
Early in the pandemic as the weather turned warmer and people sought refuge outdoors more than ever before, City Traffic Engineering worked to create
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Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2020
Clerk’s Office Releases Podcast Series on National Voter Registration Day
The City of Madison joins hundreds of communities nationwide in celebrating National Voter Registration Day today.
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Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2020
Public Safety Review Committee Invites Public Input on Police Department Budget
Part of our mission of the Public Safety Review Committee is to advise the Mayor and Common Council on matters related to police and fire department budgets.
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Monday, Sep. 21, 2020
City of Madison Issues Plea for All to Complete the Census Despite Confusion
The deadline for completion of the 2020 Census count remains uncertain as a federal judge’s temporary restraining order directs the bureau to pause plans to complete the count by September 30.
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Friday, Sep. 18, 2020
National Voter Registration Day 2020
This Tuesday the City of Madison will join hundreds of communities nationwide in celebrating National Voter Registration Day.
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Friday, Sep. 18, 2020
Clean Streets/Clean Lakes Parking Enforcement Resumes October 5
Enforcement of all posted Clean Streets/Clean Lakes (CSCL) parking restrictions will resume on October 5, 2020.
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Thursday, Sep. 17, 2020
Presidential Election Absentee Ballots are in the Mail
The City of Madison Clerk’s Office has sent absentee ballots to 81,861 voters for the Nov. 3 Presidential Election.
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Thursday, Sep. 17, 2020
Rabies Positive Bat
We have identified a rabid bat that was near the slide at the Olbrich Park playground on 9/15.