District 15 Blog

  • The Mayor Releases 2024 Executive Capital Budget Prioritizing the Needs of a Rapidly Growing City

    I wanted to bump this up in case you missed it. I'm looking forward to working alongside the Mayor and the other Alders as we increase the affordable housing budget, prepare for future impacts of climate change and work to connect Madison to the…

  • Happy Labor Day! Meetings, Events & Updates

    HAPPY LABOR DAY! I hope you're all resting and/or reveling in the day off! If you're not, know that we all appreciate your hard work. Huge shout out to all the hotel, restaurant & bar employees, gig workers, entrepreneurs, convenience store and…

    Category: Weekly Update

  • Update: Davies Street and Dempsey Road Reconstruction

    Project Update 8/30/2023 Update: The Contractor paused work for a short period on Davies St while MG&E moves in to complete utility pole relocations starting the week of August 28th. The Contractor will return to continue the underground sewer…

  • Sept. 1: Part of Atwood Avenue to Open to Two-Way Traffic

    (MADISON, Wis.)—Starting in the evening of Sept. 1, Atwood Avenue will be open to two-way traffic between Walter Street and Fair Oaks Avenue. Vehicles should use caution in the area and follow the posted routes as crews continue to work in the area…

  • Correction to the Brush & Yard Waste Information

    Correction to the Brush & Yard Waste Information Last week, an update was sent out with details about the final brush collection date and the start of the fall yard waste collection. The dates we provided in the update are not accurate for…

  • Update, Meeting & Event Highlights August 28th, 2023

    Hi everyone!  I hope you're enjoying this break from the heat. I, personally, can't wait for Fall!  The Voit Property is in a holding pattern for the moment, but hopefully it'll be hitting the Plan Commission in the next few weeks. Like I mentioned…

    Category: Weekly Update

  • Public Health Offering Free PFAS Testing For Private Wells

    Starting this month, Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing free PFAS water testing for eligible homeowners with private wells in Dane County.

  • Cooling Centers Available During Excessive Heat Warnings

    The heat and humidity are creating a dangerous combination this week, with heat indices predicted to approach 110°. The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings and advisories in the coming days. People most at risk from getting…

  • Construction Beginning Soon: Hudson, Miller, Willard, Center, Sommers Reconstruction

    Construction is planned to begin the week of August 28. The contractor plans to start and finish the reconstruction work on Miller Avenue between Willard Avenue and Atwood Avenue, Willard Avenue from Hudson Avenue to Elmside Boulevard, Center Avenue…

  • Update, Meeting & Event Highlights August 21st, 2023

    It's a scorcher! This week we could see some of the hottest temperatures in our history. Please make sure you're taking care of each other. If you walk your pet, make sure to bring some water and if you're out bring extra water to share with those…

    Category: Weekly Update

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Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

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