District 13 Blog

April 7th is the day of the important Spring Election and Presidential Primary. With the evolving concerns for public health and safety, I encourage all voters to learn more about your absentee and early voting options. Please plan ahead and take…

Sara Alvarado shared something lovely on Facebook:  It’s actually physical distancing. Not social distancing. We decrease the physical touching and actually increase the creative ways we can touch each other’s hearts and spirits and stay in deep…

On March 13, 2020, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued orders to stop mass gatherings of 250 or more people across the county to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This order has been updated to include places of worship and religious…

First, a quick caveat.  One of our neighbors pointed out that caution is due with respect to taking supplements if you are currently on prescription meds. Yes, that's true. Please consult your primary care provider first. 

Hi Everybody. The world has changed dramatically in a very short period of time. If you weren't taking the CoronaVirus seriously, you most likely are now.  If you're like me, at first you thought this might have been overblown, thinking the fear…

Just a quick update.... I'll be holding my monthly office hours tomorrow morning, Friday, February 28, 7:30 am at Lakeside St. Coffee House at 402 W. Lakeside.  There's lots to talk about it, so come with your questions and concerns. Henry Vilas…

The City of Madison has cancelled the snow emergency for this evening, February 19, 2020 into the early morning hours of February 20, 2020.   However, for those of you in the Snow Emergency Zone, while you don't need to do alternate street parking…

Ignore at the risk of getting ticketed and towed. (Residents in Bay Creek who are in the Snow Emergency Zone -- please pay special attention. I cannot help you if you get a ticket.) The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency on February 18…

We interrupt your viewing of the Oscars with this very special announcement. The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency on February 9, 2020. This means alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect this evening starting at 1:00 a.m…

It's February 1st, the sun is shining, a respite from the dull and dreary skies we've experienced of late.  I  went on nice walk with my neighbor and got a much needed dose of Vitamin D.  Such a lift to our spirits. However, winter is not over with…