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  • Mayor's Statement re: Streetcars posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today made the following statement regarding a potential streetcar system for Madison: "There's an old saying in politics: when you've dug yourself into a hole, the first thing you do is drop the shovel. So I have…

  • Mayor Invites Public Input on City Budget posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will once again host public meetings on the City of Madison budget. The meetings will take place in August prior to the introduction of the Mayor's proposed 2008 capital and operating budgets. "This is an important…

  • City labor negotiator returns as new HR Director posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced the selection of former City Labor Relations Specialist Brad Wirtz as the Director of the Human Resources Department. Wirtz will replace Interim Human Resources Director Roger Goodwin who recently…

  • Madison Leaders Point to Video Bill Flaws posted

    MADISON - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Rep. Spencer Black (D-Madison) raised concerns today that a video deregulation legislative proposal would weaken consumer protection, eliminate public access broadcasting and lead to massive utility cabinets that…

  • The Carts are Coming (Again)! posted

    Delivery of New Refuse Carts Begins This Week

  • Mayor, County Executive Unveil Agreement on Regional Transit for Madison, Dane County posted

    Roads, rail, bus, bikes included in proposed system

  • Mayor Praises Senate Support for Domestic Partner Benefits posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz praised today's action by the Senate Democrats to give the City of Madison and other municipalities the option of offering domestic partner benefits to their employees. Under current law, municipalities who offer…

  • Top 10 List: Fun Things for Kids to do in Madison During Summer posted

    Madison - With the school year coming to a close, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today offered his Top 10 List of fun things for kids to do in Madison this summer. "Madison is a great place for a kid to spend the summer," said Mayor Cieslewicz. "From the…

  • City takes Steps Tonight to Improve Madison Neighborhoods posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said that the City of Madison will be taking a number of actions at tonight's Common Council meeting to improve neighborhoods throughout the community. A resolution will be introduced for moving forward with the…

  • Mayor Names Members of Clean Elections Committee posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced the membership of the new Blue Ribbon Committee on Clean Elections. The new group was created to study the issue of public financing for local campaigns and provide recommendations to the Mayor and…

  • Mayor's Statement re: Jeff Erlanger posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today regarding the passing of longtime city activist Jeff Erlanger: "I was greatly saddened to learn about Jeff's passing. Jeff worked tirelessly to make Madison a better place,…

  • Goodman Pool Adds Solar Electric Generator, Shade posted

    Madison - When the Goodman Pool on Madison's south side opens tomorrow, kids and their families will be keeping cool while solar-powered electricity is being generated above their heads. Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and the City of Madison have…

  • Mayor's Statement re: Shooting posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement regarding last night's shooting: "Although murders are extremely rare in Madison, I am very concerned whenever a serious crime like this takes place. I am glad to hear that the alleged…

  • Madison Takes Steps to Improve Metro Bus Service posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz praised last night's action of the Common Council to improve Madison Metro bus service. The Council approved two measures: the first authorizes the City to pursue an unlimited ride program for small businesses; the…

  • Madison's Community Services Director Retiring After 30 years posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that Office of Community Services Director Dorothy Conniff will retire on September 4 after 30 years with the City of Madison. Conniff began employment in March, 1977 as the city's first child care…

  • Cieslewicz Kicks Off Bike to Work Week, posted

    Promotes Initiative to Make Madison the Best Bicycling City in America

  • Mayor Announces Plans to Build on Halloween Success for 2007 posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced plans to build on the success of last year's Halloween event featuring involvement from Frank Productions. As in 2006, the 2007 Halloween celebration will feature live entertainment and a ticketing…

  • Veteran City Engineer to Extend Tour of Duty posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that longtime City Engineer Larry Nelson has agreed to extend his tour of duty with the City of Madison. "Larry Nelson is an indispensable part of city government, and we are fortunate that he has agreed…

  • Cieslewicz Names Joel Plant to Mayoral Aide Position posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced that Joel Plant will be joining his staff. Plant currently serves as the Alcohol Policy Coordinator in a position jointly funded by the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "Joel…

  • Goodwin Stepping Down After 33 Years of Public Service posted

    Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today wished a happy retirement to Interim Human Resources Director Roger Goodwin who is retiring on August 3 after 33 years of public service that included positions in federal, state, and local government. "Roger…

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