Join us at the Village on Park in the Atrium for an interactive session to discuss the 2025 budget outlook

Attention all Southsiders & Near Westsiders! The City is facing a significant budget shortfall that will impact services. What City services do you value the most? What is your vision for the future of Madison? You are invited to join Southside and Near Westside alders Regina Vidaver (District 5), Yanette Figueroa Cole (District 10), Tag Evers (District 13), and Isadore Knox Jr. (District 14) for an in-person opportunity to discuss the budget, learn more about the services the City provides, and share your thoughts with elected officials. Program starts at 5:30 p.m.

At this event you will:

1. Learn about the challenges facing the City budget, how we got here, and what we can do about it
2. Find out more about where your tax dollars go and the services the City provides
3. Participate in small group discussions with your neighbors and alders to share your thoughts and provide written feedback about City services, your vision for Madison, and what you would like the alders to consider as they evaluate their options for the 2025 budget.

Registration Information

Please register at the following Eventbrite link: www.cityofmadison.com/budgetengagement-southside

After you register, we will send you information about the agenda for the evening, videos and resources on the City budget, and ways you can reach us before and after the event. Registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have questions about the event, contact the Office of the Common Council by email at council@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 266-4071.

If you have feedback or questions about the budget before or after the event, please email citybudget@cityofmadison.com.

To learn more about the 2025 City budget outlook, visit www.cityofmadison.com/finance/budget/2025/outlook.

Event Details

• Title: Southside/Near West Budget Engagement Event
• Date: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (IN-PERSON)
• Location: The Village on Park, 2300 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53713, in the Atrium Community Room (NEW LOCATION)
• Refreshments provided. (DOORS OPEN AT 5:15 P.M.)

Interpretation & Accommodations

If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this event, please contact the Office of the Common Council by email Council@cityofmadison.com or by phone (608) 266-4071 at least three business days prior to the meeting.

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Upcoming Events:

The Southside/Near West Budget Engagement Event is the third of five scheduled opportunities for alders to directly engage with constituents on the state of the budget. Please see the upcoming events listed below. All are welcome to attend!

Title: Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus) Budget Engagement Event

Date: Thursday, May 30, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (HYBRID-VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION AVAILABLE)

Location: Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703, Conf Rm MMB 215 (DOORS OPEN AT 5:45 P.M.)

Host Alders: Alders Juliana Bennett (District 2), Mike Verveer (District 4), Marsha Rummel (District 6), and MGR Govindarajan (District 8)

Title: Northside Budget Engagement Event

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (IN-PERSON)

Location: Black Hawk Middle School, 1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704 (DOORS OPEN AT 5:45 P.M.)

Host Alders: Amani Latimer Burris (District 12), Charles Myadze (District 18), and Marsha Rummel (District 6)