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Mayor's Statement Outlining Public Safety Efforts on Southwest Side - posted Jun 25, 2009
Last week, I convened a meeting of community leaders to discuss two overarching questions: how do we address gun violence in our community, and how …
Zoning Code Rewrite Community Summit and Meetings Scheduled - posted Jun 19, 2009
On June 22nd and June 24th, the City of Madison and its team of consultants led by the Cuningham Group, Architecture, P.A., will hold a Community …
City Directs Stimulus Funding at Preventing Foreclosure, Stabilizing Neighborhoods - posted Jun 12, 2009
The City of Madison will use awarded federal stimulus funding to address foreclosure prevention and neighborhood stabilization projects. Madison …
Statement in Response to Violence on Madison's Southwest Side - posted Jun 11, 2009
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today regarding violence on Madison's Southwest side: "First, I want to express my deep …

CITY HIGHLIGHTS
MLK City of Madison Holiday Hours for the Fourth of July
Find out about Streets and Metro service. All emergency services will be open, please call 911. You can also use Report a Problem to report non-emergency issues. "Things to Know” About Fireworks & the 4th of July
Ride the Drive Ride the Drive  Ride the Drive is a celebration of anyone who wants to run, ride, skate or stroll in the city of Madison. This community event is an invitation for all citizens to leave their cars behind to experience some of Madison's most scenic byways a whole new way -- via bicycle, skate, stroller or foot.
Madion Public Library Summer Reading Program Summer Library Program Promotes Reading
The Summer Library Program is a free city-wide program meant to encourage children and teens to continue practicing their reading skills during the summer months. By reading as few as four books over the summer, a young child can retain or sharpen skills learned over an entire school year.
Goodman Pool Ready, Set, Get Wet in Madison Parks
Swimming has started in Madison Parks. School’s out, and that means the pool’s open! Madison’s families are ready to welcome a summer of fun at Goodman Pool on Olin Ave, Cypress Spray Park and Madison Public Beaches.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
  • 2008 Quality of Services Survey (PDF)
  • Mowtown - Program to coordinate and enhance the appearance of city parks, medians and other areas.
  • Pothole Patrol - City program to address the pothole issue, both now and in the future.
  • Report a Problem - Gives residents the ability to report problems to the right people easily online.
  • The Natural Step - The Natural Step framework helps the City to systematically enhance the sustainability of its operations and facilities.
  • Madison Measures - A compilation of key benchmarks that provide residents, laypersons and decision-makers with a framework and context for policy discussions and budget deliberations.
  • Neighborhood Indicators Pilot Project - The Neighborhood Indicators Pilot Project is a demonstration of key characteristics and various indicators that relate to the quality of life of Madison at the neighborhood level.
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MAYOR DAVE'S BLOG
STRENGTHENING THE
STATE OF THE CITY
INTO THE FUTURE
As we consider ways to strengthen the state of the City into the future, I want residents and visitors to Madison to be able to say seven things about our city.


Mayor Dave Cieslewicz
Mayor Cieslewicz & Lakeview Elementary Students,
Earth Day