MADISON, WI — Childhood lead poisoning continues to be a leading environmental health threat to children living in Madison and Dane County, city and county officials say. Encouraged by the low number of lead poisoned children identified, officials…
Building Strong Neighborhoods. Learning from the Past. Looking into the Future.
WHEN: Saturday, November 11th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
The Neighborhoods ‘06 conference will be a chance to…
NEWS RELEASE
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and leaders of the Danisco corporation and McAllen Properties gathered today to break ground on the company’s new research and development facility…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz was joined today by a wide range of community leaders to announce a pair of new initiatives related to childcare funding and fiscal responsibility. The $600,000 package includes $175,000 in additional funding for…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced a reorganization of the Department of Planning and Development that he said will “significantly enhance the way we develop and protect our healthy economy, improve the way we nurture and design our…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today introduced his 2007 executive operating budget. The $209 million budget makes important investments in public safety and basic services, while holding the tax increase on the average home to 3.6% below the rate…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that his 2007 executive operating budget would fully fund operations for the Metro bus system, which is expected to eliminate the need for service cuts or fare increases next year.
“The Metro bus system…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that his 2007 executive operating budget will include significant new investments for a comprehensive approach to public safety issues. The mayor’s budget features investments in the Police Department to…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz was joined today by leading Madison business and progressive leaders to outline a new package of economic development initiatives. The initiatives are designed to help what Moody’s bond rating agency recently called “…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and other local leaders gathered in downtown Madison today to celebrate completion of the latest phase of the State Street reconstruction project with a formal re-opening of Madison’s most…
Madison – Moody’s Investors Service has awarded the City of Madison its top rating (“Aaa”), citing factors such as the City’s “strong and diverse” economy, according to Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. The Aaa rating allows the City to borrow funds at the…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today unveiled the performance benchmarks that will be used as part of his Madison Measures program. The mayor developed Madison Measures to help City leaders frame policy discussions, make informed budget decisions…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today praised the generosity and civic contributions of Irwin and Robert Goodman as he announced that the two brothers have established a swimming scholarship fund. The fund will allow disadvantaged children and…
Madison – Basic services are the theme of the 2007 Executive Capital Budget unveiled today by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. The capital budget funds the City’s bricks and mortar investments for 2007 and includes an outline for projects in the succeeding…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today named Thomas Carto to lead the Overture Center for the Arts. Carto has most recently served as head of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association in Mansfield, Ohio since 1996.
“Tom Carto is extremely well-…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today’s opening of a new police station on Madison’s east side is the latest demonstration of his ongoing commitment to improving public safety. The new facility, located just off Cottage Grove Road, will improve…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that his 2007 capital budget proposal includes a substantial increase in efforts to protect and enhance Madison’s water supply. The budget proposal fulfills a commitment made earlier this year in his 10-…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today named Maribeth Witzel-Behl as Madison’s new City Clerk. Witzel-Behl, who currently serves as the Interim City Clerk, will replace Ray Fisher who retired earlier this year.
“Maribeth has done an outstanding job…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that he will include funding for a filtering system on Well #29 in his 2007 capital budget proposal. The well, located on Madison’s far east side, produces water with levels of manganese that – although…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz released the following statement today regarding the upcoming hate group rally this weekend. The group was issued a permit by the State to hold the event on the State Capitol grounds.
“While Madisonians will have…
