"Join your fellow Madisonians in developing a bold idea to improve the quality of life in our city and beyond."

Paul R. Soglin, Mayor. Photo Credit; Michael Kienitz

A Message from Madison Mayor Paul Soglin

New York City Mayor Bloomberg has announced his Mayor's Challenge. Through his foundation, he is searching for innovative local solutions to national problems. He created the Challenge to celebrate creative problem solving through innovation that's happening in cities from coast to coast. The top five "greatest potential" ideas from cities across America will win funding from Mayor Bloomberg's foundation. One project will be awarded $5 million. Four others will win $1 million each.

In these very tight fiscal times, that funding would be a great way to assist the City as we face a number of challenges. I am asking you to share your ideas. No one is more innovative than citizens of Madison and I am confident we will see many outstanding proposals. I look forward to hearing from you!

Paul R. Soglin, Mayor

View your fellow Madisonians' 100 Good Ideas

View Madison's Idea Submittal: Anaerobic Digester

One city will earn a $5 million grand prize. Four additional cities will win $1 million each.

We are looking for ideas that: Address serious economic problems Improve customer service for residents or business. Enhance accountability to or engagement with the public. Creat efficiencies that make government work better, faster, and cheaper.

Images provided by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge.