District 13 Blog

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…

"Winter is coming." No, silly, it's already here, with snow and frigid temps earlier than expected. I'm not a fan, but it's here and we have to deal with it, so stoke up those wood stoves, get out the wool socks and the long johns, and enjoy it…

Edgewood's request to repeal their master plan goes before Plan Commission next Monday, November 11, 5:30 pm, 2nd floor of the City-County Bldg. Since the public hearing is closed, there will not be an opportunity for public comment at the meeting…

It's been a while since I've posted. This is a busy time in the life of an alder.  We're neck deep in the budget season, requiring more meetings on top of our regular committee assignments, constituent contacts, and organizing we do around specific…