Community Connections Week of September 7th 2026

Hi neighbors, here's what's happening in and around District 18 this week, including city meetings, public input opportunities, and community events.

“The oppressors do not favor promoting the community as a whole, but rather selected leaders."
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Updates and Notices

• Labor Day Holiday: City of Madison Administrative offices are closed for the Labor Day holiday. All emergency services will remain open; please call 911 for emergencies.
• 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: Residents can 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 Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include appointing Devine Nzegwu as alder for District 1, authorizing the Economic Development Division to administer a Williamson Street Business Stabilization Support Program, and transferring $28,500 from the contingent reserve to the Office of the Independent Monitor.
• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Register for Public Comment
• Watch Online
• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 9, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include adopting the City of Madison Pedestrian Plan and adopting the City of Madison Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan.
• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Register for Public Comment
• Watch Online
• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include adopting the Southeast Area Park Development Plans.
• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Register for Public Comment
• Watch Online

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

Everyone belongs here.

In Community

Alder Glenn