District 17 Blog

It's been a busy summer so far and I hope you've had an opportunity to get out to enjoy some of the many outdoor events offered across Madison.

I knew exactly how I wanted to spend my days — combining my role as Alder and Acting Mayor with visits to some of my favorite spaces, connecting with residents in coffeehouses, community events and libraries across Madison.

From the East District (Madison Police Department) Blotter:"Thefts From AutomobilesAugust 6, 2025 2:56 PMGood Afternoon East Side!We have been seeing a significant rise in Thefts From Automobiles (TFA's in our lingo).  There is a definite…

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The project area is a 0.6-mile stretch of Lake Monona’s shoreline adjacent to John Nolen Drive. Community members are invited to review the progress and share input on proposed lakeshore features.

I am planning to host a virtual neighborhood meeting for the residents on Dwight Drive on 8/14/25 from 6pm - 7pm.  Postcards will be mailed out soon and I'll be sure to post another update when they have gone out.

I'm really excited to get around Madison to connect with folks while serving as acting Mayor from July 3rd through the 6th. Of course I had to blend coffee, fun and conversation! I hope to see many of you for coffee on Thursday.

Nothing about this policy will require any homeowner to change anything about their property. It just allows another option to give homeowners flexibility in areas it wasn’t previously allowed. 

What are the Common Council New Business Summaries? Image credit: WocInTech The Common

A virtual public information meeting will be held on July 2 from 6-7 pm on the three Housing Forward proposals that were announced last week.