Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and County Executive Joe Parisi today announced the selection of a location on which to build a permanent shelter facility serving men experiencing homeless. The property, 1902 Bartillon Drive, is already owned by the City…
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Frank Remington ruled that Assembly Speaker Vos and Michael Gableman “arbitrarily and capriciously” denied access to public records related to their review of the 2020 elections. He added, “This is the sort of ‘…
The next public information meeting involving the Town of Madison Attachment is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., March 16, 2022, via Zoom. The meeting will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and it will be streamed at MMB room 153 (English) and MMB…
The Troy Drive Railroad Bridge in the City of Madison will be replaced thanks to a $3.5M grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation as part of the 2022 Freight Rail Preservation Program.
The railroad bridge over Troy Drive limits…
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the City of Madison for committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by at least 50% within 10 years and to work with DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization…
The City of Madison is committed to a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We take violations of workplace policy very seriously, and we work hard to ensure we build trust with City employees and the public.
In December…
The City of Madison condemns the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine and we hope for their safety. We are encouraged by the thousands bravely demanding peace in the streets of Russian cities. The world cannot…
Governor Evers announced today that five community projects in Madison will be funded through the State’s Neighborhood Investment Fund. The Neighborhood Investment Fund was offered as a competitive grant for local and Tribal governments to invest in…
It is deeply disappointing that the majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided to institute two sets of rules for the same election cycle, sowing confusion by allowing secure ballot drop boxes for the primary and locking them shut for the…
On January 27, 2022, the US Department of Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, announced the federal government’s new comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy, a roadmap for addressing the national crisis in roadway fatalities and serious…
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are a critical part of our nation’s transportation future. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests heavily in EV charging infrastructure, and has the potential to bring jobs, economic development and increased…
The City of Madison Food Policy Council announces the 2022 SEED Grants cycle to address food access issues in our community. SEED Grants are small grants designed to support new and recently emerging projects or programs that support access to…
Madison Building Inspectors have notified the owners of the office and restaurant building at 131 West Wilson that the building conditions have been verified to be safe to open.
Due to safety concerns the building was first closed in September but…
After owners failed to comply with conditions of occupancy previously established, the City is again closing the office and restaurant building at 131 West Wilson. The building was closed in early September because of structural concerns. The City…
Dick Wagner was a Madison icon, a true public servant and a pillar of our community. His impact spanned decades and he will be deeply missed.
He was an outstanding leader in the LGBTQ community, and a personal inspiration for me. As the first openly…
City of Madison placed 8th in the 250,000-499,999 population category of the Digital Cities Survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on information technology policies and best…
Seeking Tolerance and Justice Over Hate, or “STAJOH”, was formed in 1999 in order to combat hate crimes in our community. STAJOH created the Alix Olson Award in 2011 to honor retired Madison Police Detective Alix Olson and her admirable leadership…
The City of Madison’s Traffic Engineering team recently received international distinction and the 2021 Transportation Systems Management & Operations Council Organization Award by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). ITE is a…
A valid legislative subpoena can only compel testimony before a legislative committee. Attorney Gableman apparently missed the October headlines saying that I was proud of and willing to testify publicly about Madison’s handling of the 2020 election…