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Constituent 101, Alder Meet & Greet, Operation Giving Hope, and Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of September 1, 2025

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Follow Alder Sabrina Madison on social media pages

I’m excited to introduce Constituent 101 with Alder Madison — a new series of short videos where I’ll share some of the same information you usually find here on my blog, but in a quick, easy-to-watch format. Whether you prefer TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, you’ll be able to catch updates about District 17, city government in general, and my work as your Alder in the way that works best for you. 

I often meet folks across the city who tell me they learned something about the city by following me on social media. I especially hear from residents who learn about city related events from a post I may have reshared on my social media pages.  So I look forward to hearing more from residents over the coming months about how you may have found some useful information on one of these platforms.  Please note that you can always send your questions by email to: district17@cityofmadison.com . 

From Council to Community: Meet Your Eastside and Northside Alders

The City of Madison Common Council and Madison College are excited to invite residents to a meet and greet titled “From Council to Community: Meet Your Eastside and Northside Alders!” This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your Eastside and Northside alders and gain insight into their experiences as members of the Common Council. Join us at Truax Campus of Madison College on Wednesday, September 3, 6-8 p.m.

We invite all residents of Madison to join us for this event! Please register in advance to help us estimate the number of attendees. You can register using the following link: www.cityofmadison.com/meetandgreetSept3. Light refreshments will be provided, and the event is free and open to the public.

North and East Alder Meet and Greet at Madison College

Many thanks to the organizers of Operation Giving Hope

Operation Giving Hope

Families and individuals who could benefit from additional resources joined us for this year’s Operation Giving Hope Mobile Service Fair, and it was a wonderful success. Thanks to the many organizations who came together, families and individuals were able to access school registration support, childcare resources, housing and benefits information, youth and young adult outreach services, health education, and legal guidance. Children received backpacks, shoes, clothes, and toys, while parents connected with resources ranging from diapers and baby supplies to personal care items and community safety support. It was also great that transportation was provided, ensuring families and individuals from the nearby motels/hotels could easily attend and benefit from the event. I are grateful to all who contributed to making sure families had what they needed to head into the season with dignity, care, and connection.

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of September 1, 2025

Updates and Notices

The City of Madison will be closed for observation of the Labor Day Holiday. All emergency services will be open. For emergencies, please call 911.

  • Emergency Water Issue: Call Madison Water Utility at 608-266-4665, 24/7.
  • Sanitary Sewer Back-up: Call 608-266-4430. An emergency crew will respond to your call.
  • Report a Problem: Report non-emergencies that can wait until the next City working day.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.

  • Common Council: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include modifying the Police Civilian Oversight Board appointment process.
  • Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 3, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include enhancing the City’s street tree protection provisions.
  • Community Development Block Grant Committee: The Community Development Block Grant Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include authorizing the allocation of approximately $3.5 million of combined City and Federal funds among seven non-profit agencies to support the provision of homeless services and housing resources beginning in 2026.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

  • Public Input Meeting - Canter and Woods Farm Parks, Thursday, September 4: The City of Madison Parks Division is starting the design process for both Woods Farm Park and Canter Park on the northeast side of the city. Each park is approximately 5 acres. In anticipation of further growth in the neighborhood, a master plan is being put together to guide the development of these two existing parks. There will be public information meetings to discuss both parks.

Announcements and News Releases

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

Events

  • From Council to Community: Meet your Eastside & Northside Alders!, Wednesday, September 3: Join us for an exciting event where you can connect with your local representatives in a casual setting. This in-person gathering will take place at Madison Area Technical College, giving you the opportunity to chat with your alders and learn more about their work in the community. Don't miss this chance to engage with the people who represent you and make your voice heard. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register in advance.
  • Live at The Glen | The Mike Schneider Polka Band, Friday, September 5: The Mike Schneider Band(link is external) has been entertaining audiences throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio since 1996. Since that time, Mike and his band have been nominated for 24 polka awards from five separate organizations.
  • The 5th annual Madison Good Neighbor Gathering, September 7: The 5th annual Madison Good Neighbor Gathering is just around the corner! This year it will be on Sunday, September 7 from noon to 4 pm in Brittingham Park. Sponsored by DMNA, VNA, Greenbush, Bay Creek, Monona Bay, Triangle, and Bayview neighborhoods, local businesses, organizations and individual donors, this free event promises fun and exciting activities for all ages, including bouncy slides, a climbing wall, food trucks, a scavenger hunt, circus activities, educational tables, dance and music, and more. Kids who pre-register will get a gift bag. Click on the QR code to register here: Madison GNG

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

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