I am proud to share that the City of Madison had its status renewed as a League of American Bicyclists recognized Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC)!
Last week we gathered to celebrate 5 outstanding City of Madison employees of various backgrounds for their work in a wide variety of City services. This latest ceremony continues our nearly 4-year tradition of recognizing exemplary members of Team…
I’m proud to let people know that the City of Madison will continue its dedication to the Monarch butterfly community and pollinator conservation in southcentral Wisconsin as a part of the National Wildlife Federation Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Team.…
For decades, the city has supported the widely known and celebrated Madison-Dane County Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance, but did you know that the city also supports the MLK Youth Call to Service? The Call to Service is just for middle school…
We’re still in the middle of winter and with that comes coughing, sneezing and other familiar cold weather ailments, so I wanted to share what Public Health has to say about keeping yourself and others healthy and safe through the season.
I want to start by acknowledging the frustration many of you are feeling as our city grapples with the aftermath of a historic snowstorm. The impact on our roads, now covered in icy, compacted snow, has undoubtedly been a source of concern and…
The end of the year serves as a time of reflection and celebration in our community. Having just returned from the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference (COP28), I have been reflecting on the tremendous momentum and support for climate action…
As we welcome 2024, I am reflecting on where we’ve been in 2023. One topic that’s gotten a lot of attention is housing – and no surprise as to why. As people increasingly flock to Madison for its high quality of life and booming economy, demand on…
Last week, I traveled to the 28th annual United Nations “Conference of the Parties” negotiations on climate commitments, more commonly described as COP28. Held in a different location each year, COP meetings are the international forums where…
At this year’s November Team City Awards ceremony, we gathered to celebrate five outstanding City of Madison employees and five outstanding City Teams of various backgrounds for their work in a wide variety of City services.
