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Alder Syed Abbas,
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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
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Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
WI Relay Service
Alder Abbas’ Blog
Tag: Emerson East NA
District 12 Update
June 2, 2015 8:46 PM
Greetings!
You might see a different format for this email. I have switched to the city's "Blog" format which provides me opportunity to tag and catagorize the emails in case you want to find it on the Distric 12 website. I'll still try to group emails so I don't clutter you inbox.
As … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
D12 September 15 Update
September 15, 2015 8:36 PM
2016 Fordem Ave Proposed Street Resurfacing Project
City of Madison Engineering, as part of our annual review of streets, has recommended Fordem Avenue from Sherman Avenue to East Johnson Street for street resurfacing in 2016.
Theses streets we last done in 1970 or 1998 depending on the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Oscar Mayer Closing
November 4, 2015 2:54 PM
It is disappointing that Oscar Mayer has decided to leave Madison instead of investing in and flourishing with our community.
Many District 12 residents and Northsiders have dedicated their lives to Oscar Mayer and will be losing their livelihoods. Oscar Mayer has been part of our … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
Public Market Meeting this Wednesday
January 25, 2016 10:23 AM
Madison Public Market District Neigborhood Discussion - this Wednesday
Join Alders Larry Palm, Marsha Rummel and Ledell Zellers for a neighborhood discussion about the future of the Madison Public Market District for nearby residents. You will have an opportunity to engage with the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Police Chief Community Forums and More!
March 9, 2016 9:02 AM
Police Chief Koval Community Forums
Join us for a Chat with the Chief? Members of the District command team, as well as other police staff, will also be on hand to discuss specific neighborhood issues. Please consider joining us!
Wednesday TONIGHT! March 9 6:00 – 7:30pm
Eastside … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Fordem Avenue One Way Northbound
August 10, 2016 4:13 PM
From our city Traffic Engineer:
Beginning Monday, August 15th at 8:30 a.m., Fordem Avenue will be closed to southbound traffic. Traffic on Fordem Avenue will be allowed in the northbound direction only. Southbound traffic is encouraged to use Commercial Avenue to Packers Avenue to avoid … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
District 12 Round Up
August 16, 2016 7:22 PM
2017 City Budget
Not only does the end of August bring students back to school, it begins the Common Council's discussion of the next city budget. For city staff, it really begins back in January so there is an extraordinary amount of work putting together each year's budget.
We're … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Week of October 3 Update
October 4, 2016 7:04 PM
Madison Public Market Site Design Workshop
Mark your calendars for a community workshop focused on the site design for the Madison Public Market. The workshop will take place on November 3 at 6:30pm in the Archipelago Village Design Center at 945 E. Washington Ave (parking and entrance in the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
The Next Two Weeks
October 30, 2016 6:20 PM
November is a time when city government really kicks into high gear. The 2017 budget is being debated and projects are being discussed for action next year. This November is no different. As I look at my city calendar I see lots going on. I thought it would be interesting to share some of … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Ward 29 East HS Poll Open Until 9:00pm
November 8, 2016 4:26 PM
Polling Place at East High School to Remain Open Until 9:00 p.m.
Voters in Ward 29 on Madison’s East side will be able to vote until 9:00 p.m. this evening because of a fire alarm at East High School earlier today. Due to concerns that the alarm prevented some residents from voting, City … [read more]
Label: Election
2017 City Budget Amendments and Demetral Park Adult Fitness Equipment
November 11, 2016 3:24 PM
2017 City Budget Council Amendments out
The Operating and Capital Budget amendments that will be discussed by the Council next Monday, November 14 are now public.
Operating Budget Amendments
Capital Budget Amendments
I will provide shortly my usual District 12 analysis, but I … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Plethora of Updates
December 2, 2016 12:33 PM
City 2017 Budget
The 2017 Capital and Operating Budget have been approved by the Council and signed by the Mayor. Only amendments brought forward by at least two Council members were discussed so a significant part of the budget is very consistent with previous budgets.
I’m pleased … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
F-35, Parks and Street Safety
December 7, 2016 9:45 PM
Truax Field F-35
You might have heard about the Air Force's decision to include the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field as one of the five candidate sites for the next generation F-35 aircraft. The Air Force has slowly been winnowing down its list and I have been informed will now be making a … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Chip Sealing - Northside Schools Forum Update
February 6, 2017 11:34 AM
City Streets Chip Sealing
I have been notified that a substantial number of District 12 streets will be “Chip Sealed” this year (see map above).
Chip sealing is an important part of the City of Madison’s Pavement Management Program. The benefits that the City of Madison and its … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Beavers, Demetral Bike Path, Brush Collection
March 30, 2017 1:52 PM
Beavers in Warner Park
We have recently received a few emails concerning the trapping of beavers in Warner Park.
A resident recently contacted Madison Parks to make us aware of beaver activity in and around the Warner lagoon. Staff inspected the area and noticed that more than 12 … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Public Market and Emerson School Playground
July 7, 2017 5:44 PM
Public Market
The City of Madison Public Market Development Committee voted to approve a site plan, allowing the Madison Public Foundation to begin the process of fundraising. While there continues to be a discussion about the visual look of the Public Market, the current plan strongly … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
District 12 Tidbits
September 19, 2017 7:08 PM
2017 City Capital and Operating Budget
The city is begining discussion and decision making on the 2017 Capital and Operating budget. You can follow the status and receive more information about the budget online at: http://www.cityofmadison.com/budget/
The city budget is the ulitmate … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Washington Manor Playground and Pennsylvania Park Public Art Meetings
November 28, 2017 7:52 PM
There are two upcoming neighborhood meetings that are for parks within District 12. Please plan to attend these meetings if you are intersted.
Washington Manor Park Playground Improvement Meeting
Wednesday, November 29
The City of Madison Parks Division will hold a workshop to … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
Election Tuesday, F-35A Community Meeting
February 19, 2018 2:47 PM
Election - Tuesday, February 20
There is a state-wide primary election on the Spring ballot. More specifically, there is a primary for the Wisconsin Supreme Court - which all voters are eligible for vote in. Residents in District 12 do not have a local election on the ballot.
For more … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Pennsylvania Park Artist Selected
March 5, 2018 4:08 PM
On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the City of Madison Common Council approved the Madison Arts Commission’s recommendation of Wisconsin artist Ray Chi for a site-specific public art opportunity in Pennsylvania Park, located at 1915 E. Johnson Street.
The genesis of the project started with the … [read more]
Label: Parks
Assessments, Historic Districts, "The Avenue"
April 17, 2018 10:55 PM
2018 City of Madison PropertY Assessment
The 2018 City of Madison property assessments have been posed on the city's website. City-wide property values increased 6.7% overall from the 2017 assessments. Notices were mailed to all property owners, including those whose assessment did not … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Public Market Taste this Saturday!
April 19, 2018 9:33 AM
The Madison Public Market Foundation is hosting a spring Taste of the Madison Public Market event to give Madisonians an opportunity to meet a few vendors that are preparing to launch their businesses in the Market. The event will feature free samples and larger lunch portions for purchase from … [read more]
Label: Public Market
E Johnson St Closure - Water Levels
August 22, 2018 6:49 PM
Due to rising lake levels, City Traffic Engineering staff are closing a portion of East Johnson Street this evening. It will be closed from 1st Street to Baldwin. Detours have been established, 1st Street to East Washington Avenue to North Baldwin.
We are continuing to prepare for … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
Yahara River, Johnson and Washington closures
August 23, 2018 1:50 PM
Additional information on flooding developments
Dane County Lakes management is forced to increase the amount of water coming out of Lake Mendota at the Tenney Dam and that is taking place now. In addition, they intend to open the locks channel to release more water this afternoon. At this … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
Flooding Update
August 25, 2018 5:31 PM
As of this morning, the last 24 hours brought Lake Mendota down 1 inch and Lake Monona up 1 inch. The level of the Yahara River at East Main St. was up 1.8 inches. The Tenney Dam is discharging at 730 cubic feet per second and the County is planning to slow the discharge rate starting this … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
Flooding Update
August 25, 2018 5:31 PM
As of this morning, the last 24 hours brought Lake Mendota down 1 inch and Lake Monona up 1 inch. The level of the Yahara River at East Main St. was up 1.8 inches. The Tenney Dam is discharging at 730 cubic feet per second and the County is planning to slow the discharge rate starting this … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
Flooding Update: Sunday
August 26, 2018 2:31 PM
Large item pick-up and electronics recycling
If setting items out on the curb for refuse pickup, separate your electronics from other items. The City would like to recycle electronics, if possible. All sticker fees for electronics will be waived this week.
Additional Sandbagging … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
flash flood risk!
August 28, 2018 7:12 PM
City of Madison Floodng Update: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Issued: 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Katie Crawley, Public Information Officer, City of Madison Emergency Operations Center
ALERT: Flash Flooding Risks –City-wide. Conditions are favorable for urban flash flooding with 2-3" of rain in the next … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
Police Incident at Upham/7th Street
September 1, 2018 6:02 PM
An officer-involved shooting occurred today in the Emerson East Neigborhood at approximately 4:30pm. At this point the situation is stable and I extend my sympathies and support to all those, including neigbors, who have been affected by this incident.
From the MPD incident report:
At … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
Development and Other Updates
October 30, 2018 7:42 PM
First Street Well Demolition
There is currently fencing around the former Well 3 in front of the Fleet Services building at the corner of First Street and East Johnson Street. In anticipation of the reconstruction of East Johnson Street, a demolition permit was requested and approved by the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Run For Alder! (And attend some meetings...)
December 3, 2018 6:12 PM
Run For Alder!
Nomination papers are now able to be circulated by candidates and must be submitted by January 2, 2019.
I do encourage anyone who is interested in being Alder in District 12 and would like more information about the role to contact me at lpalm@cityofmadison.com. The Council … [read more]
Label: Election
Burr Jones Park Meeting still On Tonight!
January 23, 2019 2:59 PM
Public Input Meeting - Burr Jones Park
FYI: Tonight's meeting will take place as previously planned.
We're making improvements to Burr Jones Park and welcome your input! Potential changes include revisions to the parking lot, improved athletic fields, additional bicycle parking, … [read more]
Label: Parks
Development-Oscar Mayer-Recyclopedia
February 26, 2019 9:42 PM
Speed Hump Survey for Browning Road
This past week, city Traffic Engineering has mailed a survey for the construction of speed humps on Browning Road between N Sherman Ave and Dryden Rd to eligible owners and residents.
I encourage residents on Browning Road to respond to the survey to … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
The Avenue - Plan Commission Meeting Monday
March 5, 2019 6:48 PM
The MDC proposal (UDC documents) for The Avenue at 1954 E Washington Avenue will be before the Madison Plan Commision this coming Monday.
Madison Plan Commission
Monday, March 11, 2019
Starts at 5:30pm
City-County Building Rm 201, 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
The Planning … [read more]
Label: Development
Hello and updates from Alderman Syed Abbas
May 12, 2019 10:04 PM
Hi everyone,
This is my first blog post as District 12 Alder. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you. I look forward to working with you all.
I'm including several neighborhood updates below:
Sherman Plaza Inc.
Knothe & Bruce Architects are working with the Bruns … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Eken Park Festival August 17th
August 14, 2019 8:32 PM
Hi Neighbors,
This year the Eken Park Neighborhood Association is hosting the popular Eken Park Festival on Saturday, August 17th. The festival continues to feature musical talent from a wide range of genres, delicious local cuisine and beer, raffle prizes, and more.
This family-friendly, … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
F-35 - Madison Public Market - Affordable Housing and General Update.
September 4, 2019 4:33 PM
Dear Constituents,
Thank you everyone for your well wishes for our newborn baby. Mama and baby are doing great. Although I was attending many meetings each week while on paternity leave, I am now 100% back at it as there is much work to be done. With that being said, I am sharing some time … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
F-35A Community Meeting
September 8, 2019 8:11 PM
Dear Neighbors,
If you live in an area that would be impacted if Truax Field is selected for F35A aircraft, then you should receive a community meeting card in the mail. Myself, Alder Grant Foster and Alder Marsha Rummel and the city staff invite you to come together with other neighbors for a … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
F-35
September 11, 2019 11:18 AM
Hi Neighbors,
Please review the latest analysis done by City of Madison on F-35 impact. You can find the report at https://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/documents/F35%20EIS%20staff%20analysis%209-10-19.pdf.
The Air National Guard will be holding an open house to discuss the EIS tomorrow, … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
PFAS - Wheel Tax - TFOGS - F-35 Community Event - Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan Public Open House
October 14, 2019 2:29 PM
Greetings residents:
Please see below updates on the Wheel Tax, PFAS, Task Force on Governance Structure (TFOGS) and other important upcoming events.
Vehicle Wheel Tax
Mayor Rhodes-Conway proposed a $40 per vehicle wheel tax. If approved, the Vehicle Registration total would be $153 to … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
An Update on the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan: Public Meetings
January 8, 2020 5:31 PM
Next week, I have organized a public meeting to hear about two important topics affecting our community regarding the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan.
In the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan the city has proposed to open Coolidge Street to Packers Avenue. Many of you have reached out to me and … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan, Redevelopment of the former KFC building, PFAS and F35 Events
January 27, 2020 3:19 PM
Neighbors,
We have many things happening in our community this week and in February. Important meeting dates and times are below – I hope to see you at some of these events:
Redevelopment of the former KFC building on E. Washington
Alder Abbas and Alder Rummel are holding a public … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
COVID-19, Warner Park Community Center Shelter, F-35 Resolution, Common Council Meetings Move Online
March 29, 2020 9:00 PM
Community members and friends,
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things in our lives during these challenging times and we are going through an unprecedented time in our nation's history. As a community leader, I am committed to sharing with you the latest updates and resources … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Election Update and District 12 Polling Place Change
April 2, 2020 9:45 PM
Hello friends and neighbors,
A federal judge today refused to delay Wisconsin's April 7 election, but he pushed back to April 13 the deadline for absentee ballots to be received so they can be counted in the spring races, which include the presidential primaries.
Under current law, today … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
1802-1818 Packers Avenue Affordable Housing - New Men's Shelter Neighborhood Meeting
December 4, 2020 8:17 AM
Dear Neighbor,
Liberty Mortgage & Development Company has proposed to build an affordable workforce housing development at 1802-1818 Packers Avenue. The project would be located at the corner of Packers Avenue and Schlimgen Avenue (vacant former Hertz Rent-A-Car lot). Proposed is a 68-unit … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
Public Meeting Regarding Yahara Bike Path (Behind the Kwik Trip Gas Station)
December 15, 2020 3:01 PM
Project Overview
Demetral Park Path: Phase 2 completes the off-street, shared-use path (bicycle & pedestrian) connection from the Yahara River Parkway Path to Commercial Ave, linking the surrounding Eastside neighborhood to downtown and the future Public Market. The project consists … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Public Meetings for Proposed Multi-Family Building on First Street / East Washington and Northside Town Center
February 23, 2021 12:20 PM
Public Meeting: Seven Story Multi-Family Redevelopment project at First Street and East Washington.
Galway Companies is proposing a multi-family/commercial mixed-use project located at the corner of First Street and E. Washington Avenue where Washington Plaza shopping center is currently … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Updated Polling Place Location for Ward 29: From East High to Bashford United Methodist Church
February 23, 2021 12:24 PM
Hi Neighbors,
Yesterday, I was informed by the City Clerk that they are moving the polling place for Ward 29 from East High School to Bashford United Methodist Church (UMC). MMSD has told the City that they will not be able to host polling for April 6th at East High School because they are … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Housing ordinance to increase allowable densities and decrease conditional use thresholds in certain multi-family residential, mixed-use, and commercial districts.
February 26, 2021 10:38 AM
Hi neighbors,
On Monday, March 1, from 5:30pm-7:30pm, there will be a Zoom-based Community questions and answers session regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments related to allowing greater residential densities and adjusting conditional use thresholds. This ordinance will impact … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Galway Companies Proposed Project at First Street and E Washington
April 19, 2021 12:07 PM
Dear Neighbor,
Galway Companies is proposing a multi-family/commercial mixed-use project located at the corner of First Street and E. Washington Avenue where Washington Plaza shopping center is currently located. The project as proposed would have approximately 344 residences with 15,000 … [read more]
Label: Development
