District 17 Blog

Join me at the next District 17 Community Engagement Dinner for district related updates and a chance to share your feedback and concerns with city agencies.

These allocations build on the Common Council’s commitment to addressing homelessness from multiple angles—emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, eviction prevention, outreach, and tenant support.

From Council to Community: Meet Your Eastside and Northside AldersThe City of Madison Common Council and Madison College are excited to invite residents to a meet-and-greet event to connect with their Eastside and Northside Alders. This is a great…

I’m excited to introduce Constituent 101 with Alder Madison...

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.