District 13 Blog

Street Reconstruction is one of those least favorite but absolutely necessary aspects of modern life. Several reconstruction projects will be taking place in District 13 this next year, and when they do it's my job to help inform you as to the…

  Office Hours I'll be holding office hours this Friday morning, 7:30 to 9:00, at Indie Coffee on Regent St. Yes, it's a busy time of year, but here's your opportunity to meet with me to discuss your concerns.  There's a lot going on in District…

  Two items of interest, and a sad, sobering note. Leaf Pilot Survey This fall the Streets Dept ran a pilot program for Leaf Pick-up for most of you living in the Vilas & Greenbush neighborhoods.  Residents within the pilot knew which day…

Here are the site plans for the proposed development at 1109 S. Park, the Jade Garden site that was much in the news a few years back.  That project called for a 4-story bldg that would have blocked sun to nearby residents' solar panels. 

Here's a reminder about the upcoming SSM Health Fish Hatchery Campus Redevelopment Neighborhood Meeting.  This is the last of the three neighborhood meetings SSM scheduled to keep their neighbors in the loop.

This is the final weekend to use the Streets Division's drop-off sites in 2019.  This is also the final weekend for Madison residents to use the yard waste only drop-off site at 402 South Point Rd until it closes for the season. Winter drop-off…

Just a reminder that this Wednesday, December 4, at 4:30 pm Mayor Satya and I will be at Lakeside Coffe House (420 W. Lakeside St.) to meet with residents. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and share with us what's on your mind.   Looking forward to…

I've heard the rumblings and complaints. Why can't the City we support with our tax dollars pick up our leaves by late November?   Recall the early winter and the pre-Halloween snowfall.  The Street Dept employees who pick up leaves are also the…

Curbside Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Ending for 2019 The Streets Division’s curbside collection for yard waste and leaves is ending for 2019. Residents should not place additional leaves and yard waste on the terrace for collection. Instead,…

New Office Hours Starting this Friday, I'll be holding monthly office hours at different locations throughout the district.  This Friday, November 22, I'll be at Cargo Coffee on S. Park St from 7:30 - 9:00 AM.  Join me for a cup of coffee and let's…