7 ways you can connect and engage over the next few weeks

Hi there, 

Today's update includes 7 ways you can connect and engage over the next few weeks: 

• Upcoming budget engagement sessions
• We Read Kickoff at Reindhal Park
• Public Information Meeting: Data Center Moratorium
• Volunteer at Sandburg Woods
• Parks Alive at Sandburg Park
• Sina Davis Movies in the Park
• Sycamore Park Survey

In community, 

President Madison, district17@cityofmadison.com 

City Budget Engagement Sessions Begin Tuesday, June 2nd

On Tuesday, June 2, the City of Madison is hosting its first Budget Engagement Session. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the City Budget process and provide feedback to policymakers on priorities for Madison's future.  

The first session will focus on Justice & Public Safety and feature staff and information from the Attorney's Office, Department of Civil Rights, Fire, Municipal Court, Office of Independent Police Monitor, Police, and Public Health. 

The open house portion of the meeting will be followed by a budget presentation from Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and a Q&A with Alders. 

Please consider attending this important informational meeting and use this link to register.

WE READ Kick-off event at Reindahl Park

Description:

• Attend the WE READ Kick-Off Event at Reindahl Park | June 1, 2:30-4pm

Start your WE READ summer reading adventure with a kick-off event in Reindahl Park [1814 Parkside Dr.] Join special guests, Strut and players from Forward Madison FC, for an afternoon of arts and crafts, giveaways, sweet treats, and everything you need to celebrate reading this summer at Madison Public Library. 

• Pick up your WE READ Map and WE READ bag for the summer
• Get a library card
• Enjoy hands-on art making from The Bubbler at Madison Public Library
• Learn about the Youth Voices Writing Contest, get a free writer's notebook, and more
• Meet & greet Forward Madison FC players and take photos with the Flamingos mascot, Strut

Read, play, write, and create this summer with WE READ. madpl.org/weread

Public Information Meeting: Data Center Moratorium

• Wednesday, June 3, 2026
• 5:30pm – 7:00pm
• Virtual event
• Register to receive meeting link
• Full details 

The City of Madison is holding a virtual public information meeting on its data center moratorium at 5:30pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 

This meeting is being held to provide an update on the authority and tools the City has to regulate data centers, the research being done by City staff, the potential impacts of data centers the City is considering in its analysis, and a timeline for a draft policy proposal. City officials will take questions and seek input from the public after an informational presentation. 

Volunteer at Sandburg Woods

On Saturday June 13th, volunteer with residents in the Sandburg Neighborhood.  They are looking for volunteers to help plant native plugs around the Sandburg Woods! Erin McCune from the city's parks division has acquired over 500 native plugs which will hopefully keep trees from growing up along the edge of the woods and knocking out power in the neighborhood every summer." Help neighbors get them in the ground! See flyer below for more info. 

Parks Alive | Sandburg Park

Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share in fun, family friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer.

Dates & Themes

• Tuesday, June 30 - Self-Care & Wellness
• Tuesday, July 21 - Sports & Games
• Tuesday, August 18 - Arts & Culture

Location & Time

• 5:00pm – 7:00pm
• Sandburg Park
• 3202 Sunbrook Road, Madison, WI 53704
• Directions
• Free

Interested in volunteering?  Learn more and register online. 

Sina Davis Movies in the Park

The City of Madison Parks Division launched Movies with Madison Parks in harmony with the City's Neighborhood Resource Teams (NRTs). Sina Davis, from the Allied Drive Neighborhood, provided the spark and served as the catalyst and key advocate of the program's development. In July 2019, just before her passing, the Movies in the Park program was named in her honor. 

Learn more about Sina Davis in the Madison365 story: Sina Davis, A True Champion of the Allied Drive Neighborhood, Passes Away(.

Select the event for movie details. 

Movie in the Park | Zootopia 2

• Tuesday, June 30, 2026
• 6:30pm 
• Sandburg Park
• 3202 Sunbrook Lane

Burke Heights Neighborhood Association | Survey

Those who live near Sycamore Park, please consider taking this short survey to express your thoughts about creating a Community Garden at Sycamore.