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  • Mayor Praises Appointment of Sen. Miller as JFC Co-chair

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today regarding the appointment of Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona) as co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance: "Senator Miller is an outstanding choice to help lead this key budget-writing…

  • New Homebuyer Assistance Program in Bassett Announced

    MADISON - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Ald. Mike Verveer announced today a new acquisition and rehabilitation loan program to help homebuyers interested in living downtown. The new program called the Bassett Small Cap TIF Loan Program can assist…

  • Mayor's Statement re: Freakfest 2007

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement at the conclusion of Freakfest 2007: "This was the most successful Halloween on State Street in several years. The gating and ticketing strategy we started last year has resulted in a…

  • Mayor's Statement re: Economic and Community Development Unit Appointment, Structure

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following comments today, regarding the City's Economic and Community Development Unit. "Bill Clingan has requested that his name be withdrawn for consideration as the Economic and Community Development…

  • Mayor Takes Mpower Pledge to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

    Madison - Today, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz,took the Mpower Pledge, promising to do his part to address the issue of global climate change. Mpowering Madison is a communitywide effort for families, organizations and businesses to reduce citywide…

  • Mayor Names New City Treasurer

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today named Gerald Pace as the new City Treasurer. The City Treasurer is responsible for managing the city's assets, including the City and the Madison Metropolitan School District's $400 million investment portfolio…

  • Mayor Seeks Nominations for Jeff Erlanger Award

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that nominations are now invited for the Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award. The award was created to honor the memory of the late Jeff Erlanger who was committed to public…

  • Mayor Names Ray Harmon to Staff

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today named Ray Harmon to his staff. Harmon currently is the Special Projects Manager for Govenor Jim Doyle. He also served as the Director of the Governor's Milwaukee Office, and previously worked in Madison for the…

  • Mayor Names New Alcohol Policy Coordinator

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today named Katherine Plominski as the new Alcohol Policy Coordinator. The Alcohol Policy Coordinator position is jointly funded by the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison to proactively address…

  • City, County Adding New Resources to Keep Lakes, Beaches and Shorelands Clean

    Madison - The City of Madison and Dane County are teaming up to add new resources for keeping area lakes, beaches and shorelands clean, according to Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and County Executive Kathleen Falk. Both the Mayor and County Executive…

  • Mayor's Budget Makes Responsible Investments in Public Safety, Quality of Life, Economic Development

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz introduced his 2008 executive operating budget today, proposing fiscally responsible investments in public safety, quality of life and economic development. The $224 million budget now goes to the Common Council for…

  • Mayor's Budget to Include New Resources for Building Inspection

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that his 2008 executive operating budget will include significant new resources for building inspection and code enforcement as part of the Mayor's Public Safety Initiative. The mayor had previously…

  • Mayor Restores Metro Cuts, Pledges No Fare Increase

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that his 2008 executive budget would call for no service cuts or fare increases for the Madison Metro bus system. This is the third year in a row that Metro riders will enjoy the same fares. The Mayor…

  • Cieslewicz Names Clingan Economic and Community Development Director

    Madison - Today, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz named Bill Clingan to the newly created, Economic and Community Development Director position. Clingan is currently serving as a Division Administrator in the State Department of Workforce Development. He…

  • Mayor Praises Council Passage of Public Safety Proposals

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz praised tonight's passage of two city ordinances that will improve public safety in Madison. The Common Council voted to approve two proposals championed by Mayor Cieslewicz: the Alcohol License Density Plan and the…

  • Automated Refuse Program Kicks Off Monday

    Madison - Madison residents will be able to use their new tan refuse carts when the automated refuse program begins this Monday, September 10th. "Madison's new automated refuse collection program will be a major step forward for our city," Mayor…

  • Joint Statement of Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and David Denig-Chakroff

    Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and David Denig-Chakroff have reached an agreement to end Denig-Chakroff's employment as the General Manager of the Madison Water Utility. Under the Settlement Agreement, which must be approved by the Common Council…

  • Mayor's Statement re: Sherman Avenue Accident

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz came to the scene of the accident and remained there until the victims were removed. He made the following statement: "This was fatal and tragic accident, a reminder of how precious life is, and how suddenly it can…

  • Monona Terrace Earns LEED Silver Certification as a Green Convention Center

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that Monona Terrace has become one of only a handful of convention centers in the nation to be LEED-certified as a green building. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a national…

  • Madison Parks Superintendent Announces Retirement

    Madison - Madison Parks Superintendent Jim Morgan will retire in January, 2008, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today. Morgan has led Madison's Parks Department since May, 2000. "Jim has led the Parks Department through a significant period of growth…

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