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Council President
Council President
Alder Syed Abbas,
Council President
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P.O. Box 7671Madison , WI 53707
- Phone: 608-572-6984
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Common Council Office:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
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: Budget
Upcoming Events and Activities
July 7, 2015 8:01 PM
Dine Out for Warner Park Youth Scholarship Fund
Benvenuto's Italian Grill on Northport invites you to dine out and support?Warner Park Community Recreation Center?on Tuesday, July 21 from? 11am – 10pm.
Twenty percent of all participant sales will be donated to benefit the Warner Park Center … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
D12 Update - JDS
September 28, 2015 10:16 AM
Judge Doyle Square
Many of you are aware that the potentially final discussion and vote on the Judge Doyle Square (JDS) proposal will occur this Tuesday September 29. The Council will convene and hear the full presentation and public comment and then meet as a “Committee of the Whole” which … [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
News that Might Interest You
September 6, 2016 7:22 PM
Busse Tavern Liquor License Pluic Hearings
A new proposed owner of Busse Tavern at 2005 N Sherman Ave has requested a liquor license. The city will have two public hearings to allow residents to express support, interest, questions and concerns.
ALRC (Alcohol License Review Committee) … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Polling Locations, City Budget
September 9, 2016 4:55 PM
Ward 31/32 Polling Places
Next week the City Clerk’s Office will be looking for potential polling locations to replace:
St Paul Lutheran Church (Ward 31)
Packers Avenue Townhomes (Ward 32)
Polling locations need to be accessible for voters with disabilities. The City of Madison … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Budget and Oscar Mayer Meeting, AppleFest
September 22, 2016 1:02 PM
City Budget Listening Session
A reminder that Alder Kemble (District 18) and I are co-hosting at 2017 Northside City Budget Listening Session next Monday.
Monday September 26, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Warner Park Community Recreation Center, Community Room 1625 Northport Drive
Learn more … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Board of Estimates Operating Budget Amendments
October 24, 2016 2:57 PM
Tonight the City’s Board of Estimates will meet to discuss proposed BOE Operating Budget Amendments. Amendments were made public on Friday at noon and only members of the Board of Estimates votes on these amendments.
While I can’t vote on them, I believe it is important that residents know … [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
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
2017 Detailed Council Budget Amendments
November 11, 2016 9:15 PM
First, the Council will meet this coming Monday, November 14 at 5:30pm at the Monona Terrace to discuss these amendments. We will go through the Capital budget first before moving onto the Operating budget. You can watch it on Madison City Channel.
Registrants will have the ability to … [read more]
Label: City Budget
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
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
Oscar Mayer Committee Members and 2018 Budget
October 3, 2017 7:05 PM
Oscar Mayer Strategic Assessment Committee Members
The Mayor has proposed, and the council has accepted, the following recommendations for mebers to the new Oscar Mayer Stategic Assessment committee.
ALD. STEVE KING, District 7 - appoint to the position of Common Council Member. … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
District 12 Update
October 27, 2017 10:30 AM
Madison Public Market
The Madison Public Market is moving along and picking up steam. The Foundation hosted a successful "Taste of the Market" event and is planning for more.
Vendors have now been selected for the MarketReady program – designed to support a diverse group of people to be … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
City Budget Update
November 10, 2017 1:29 PM
City Budget Information
City Budget Information (website)
This coming Monday (and Tuesday) the Madison Common Council will discuss and vote on the following Operating and Capital Budget amendments.
How You Can Voice Your Opinion
In Person: Speak at the Monday Council meeting … [read more]
Label: City Budget
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
Wetlands - Senior Affordable Housing - Playground Replacement - Public Market and more
November 24, 2019 7:42 AM
Hi Neighbors,
Thank you very much for reaching out to me with your feedback and comments before and during the city council budget session.
Many of you came to me and expressed your concerns regarding protecting our 31 acres of wetlands at the HartMeyer site next to the Oscar Mayer … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
MPD Budget Memo
September 25, 2020 2:43 PM
Hi Neighbors,
Yesterday, the Public Safety Review Committee budget subcommittee conducted a public hearing on the MPD budget. City attorney issued a memo regarding summarizing the Council's authority to affect the details of the Police Department budget. As promised I am sharing the memo with … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
2021 Operating Budget - Eken Park Playground Replacement Workshop - Polling Place Change
October 25, 2020 2:44 PM
Hi Neighbors,
I would like to update you on the operating budget of the City of Madison which will come to the Finance Committee tomorrow (Monday) afternoon for approval. The budget will be discussed and voted on by the Finance Committee and then it will come to the Council for adoption. … [read more]
Label: City Budget
