Common Council

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 19, 2022

Meetings

The next Common Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM.

Transportation Policy and Planning Board (TPPB): The Transportation Policy and Planning Board meets virtually on Monday, December 19 at 5:00 PM. Items on the agenda include adopting the Shady Wood Neighborhood Development Plan as a supplement to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan and a resolution that approves a Complete Green Streets Policy to incorporate Complete Green Streets principles of street design for all modes of transportation into public way improvements and project phases.

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Events

• Laughing Bodies, Dancing Minds – Register now!
• Festive Fun at Madison Public Library
• Public Input Meeting: Penn Park
• Winter Solstice Celebration

Announcements 

• Truth and Reconciliation Working Group: City of Madison's Equal Opportunities Commission is looking for individuals or stakeholders that serve Madison's Black community to volunteer for an Implementation Group to conduct a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the City of Madison. The responsibilities and duties of Working Group members are further detailed in the invitation. Inquires may be sent to eoc@cityofmadison.com or district6@cityofmadison.com.
• Update on District 12 Common Council Vacancy
• Streets Division Drop-off Sites Resume Operations Today, December 16, 2022
• City Updates Salt Use Ordinance for Public Sidewalks, Lots
• Climate Mayors Announces New Chair, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway

·       Solid Waste Collection Will Have Delayed Start & Drop-off Sites Closed

·       Multiple goals met during 2022 Summer Strategic Plan

• MOST Afterschool Fellowship Pilot Launches!
• Multiple goals met during 2022 Summer Strategic Plan
• Information for Mayoral, Alder and School Board Candidates
• COVID Data Notes for the Week of December 15, 2022
• 'A perfect storm': Flu, respiratory viruses put strain on Madison hospitals
• Firefighters Credit Closed Bedroom Door, Working Smoke Alarm for Family's Escape From Cooking Fire
• Metro Breaks Ground on BRT!
• Riding Metro in Winter Weather
• Reduced Service over Christmas
• Special Event Parking
• Late fees for Municipal Services Bills waived through 12/31/22!
• Streets Division Drop-off Sites Now on Winter Hours
• The application for a BYFY (By Youth For Youth) grant is open

• All Madison Streets to be Plowed; Snow Emergency Parking Rules in Effect Starting Evening of December 10, 2022 

Snowfall is a Good Reminder to Make Sure Your Home is Winter Ready!