Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 5, 2022

Hey Everybody,

Tonight is our last council meeting of the year. You can tune in virtually or in person. I hope everyone has a happy holiday season. If you need anything please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

Alder Conklin

262-693-2058

district9@cityofmadison.com

Common Council – meets in hybrid format on Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 PM. Items on the agenda include a poetry recitation by Madison's Poet Laureate, Angie Trudell Vasquez, allocating City Affordable Housing Funds, and establishing a Transportation Demand Management Program.

·       Meeting details

·       Meeting agenda

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Events:

• Amtrak Train Study Meeting: Attend a meeting on Wednesday, December 7 to learn more about the possibilities of bringing intercity Amtrak train service to Madison.
• Bird & Nature Adventures
• WPCRC Family Fun Night | December 9

Announcements:

• Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award Winner is Alexis London 
• Mayor and Alders Propose to Allow More Development Near High Capacity Transit
• Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel
• APM 2-52 - Gender Inclusive Workplace Updates: The APM 2-52, Gender Inclusive Workplace implementation team sends out citywide communications on a bi-monthly basis.
• New Resource for Affinity Groups: The Department of Civil Rights and the Organizational Development unit have collaborated to create an Affinity Groups Guidance Document.
• New Municipal Services Payment portal opens December 8, 2022 at 7:30am
• Madison Fire Marshal Ed Ruckriegel Announces Retirement 
• Fall Leaf Collection is Complete for 2022 
• Streets Division Drop-off Sites Start Winter Hours on December 5, 2022 
• Winter Parking Rules: Alternate Side Parking starts November 15 at 1:00 am. Sign up for Daily Alternate Side Parking Reminders  by text!
• Application Open for Community Facilities Loan Program
• Get Ready for 2023!: See Madison's parks through the eyes of our winning photographers in the 2023 Madison Parks wall calendar. 
• Planning a Wedding or Celebration in 2023?: Our event space is creative, flexible and affordable! Make your 2023 reservation beginning Tuesday, November 8.
• Have a Voice in City Government: Apply to serve on a City board, commission, or committee.
• Legislative Information Center: Access detailed information about City of Madison legislative proposals.