Alder John W. Duncan, District 1, is resigning from the Madison Common Council, effective July 31, 2026. “My last day as your alder will be Friday, July 31, 2026. My husband and I have decided to move from Madison. While we are excited for this…
Community Connections Week of July 13th, 2026
postedHello District 18,
It's a full week ahead, with the Art Fair on and off the Square, a budget engagement session on public facilities and services, and the 20th anniversary celebration at Goodman Pool. As always, this newsletter is here to help you stay connected to what's happening in city government and around our neighborhoods, so you can plug in wherever works best for you. I hope you find a moment this week to get outside and enjoy everything our community has to offer.
Updates and Notices
Madison Parks Invites You to Volunteer for Ride the Drive 2026 on Sunday, August 9
Ride the Drive is a free community event that opens select Madison streets for biking, walking, strolling, rolling, and all-ages activities at three hubs along the route. Neighbors interested in helping the event run smoothly are invited to sign up as volunteers.
Boards, Commissions & Committee Meetings
This is not a complete list of meetings for the upcoming week. You can find the full schedule and details on every meeting at the city's Meeting Schedule page, linked below.
Monday, July 13, at 4:30 p.m. — Virtual format. Agenda items include establishing rules and procedures for Common Council deliberations on the City of Madison's 2027 Capital and Operating Budgets.
Monday, July 13, at 5:30 p.m. — Virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 12, 13, 14, and 15.
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