Highlights for the Week of September 19, 2022

The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, September 20. The proposed ordinance that would prohibit the Madison Police Department and law enforcement responding under mutual aid from using tear gas, mace, impact projectile devices or other chemical agent for the purposes of crowd control is on the agenda. (FYI: I do not support the proposed change)

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The proposed project at 5602 & 5606 Schroeder Road will be on the agenda at Wednesday's UDC meeting. 

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For information about additional City meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City Meeting schedule.

• Project Updates
  • Old Middleton Road and Craig Avenue Resurfacing
  • University Avenue

• Appointments Now Available for Updated COVID Boosters

• Local organizations, utilities unite on new public Water Steward course - Held on Sept. 20 and Sept. 27, 2022

• Alder Gary Halverson Announces Resignation from Madison Common Council Effective Immediately

• Madison Wins 2022 Global Award from Together for Safer Roads

• Library Takeover Returns: Submit Your Application! - Learn to plan a community event through the Library Takeover Program at Madison Public Library. Funding, mentorship, and free library space help bring your ideas to life. Applications accepted Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.

• Advocates, City of Madison Promote Accessible Voting in Celebration of Disability Voting Rights Week, Sept. 12-16

• Fall 2022 Yard Waste & Leaves Set-Out Dates Now Available - Residents get three curbside collection opportunities in the fall

• From the Mayor:

  • Parks Alive – Building Strong Neighborhoods

  • The Inflation Reduction Act is a win for climate and our community

• Black Women Artists Speak - Tuesday, Sept. 20 Panel Discussion about how Madison can support Black Women Creative Workers

• Free HUD Approved Homebuyer Education Class (in person) on Sept. 24 - Register by September 20th

• Within Reach: Local Government Contracting Opportunities - a Sept. 27 virtual event for minority-owned businesses who want to do business with government agencies such as City of Madison, Dane County, or the State of Wisconsin.

• Free Fair Housing Trainings for Owners and Managers of Rental Property - Seminar will include information about protected classes and prohibited practices delineated by local, state and federal fair housing laws, as well as emerging issues such as sexual harassment and hate incidents in housing situations. Trainings are Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 - 8:30 to 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 - 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register here for this free online seminar or call 608-257-0853.

• National Literacy Month: September is National Literacy Month. Here are a couple of ways you can celebrate by supporting adult literacy:

  • Volunteer as a tutor. Volunteer tutors make programs possible. Volunteers work one on one with students to help improve their literacy skills. Training is provided. Learn more about volunteering.
  • Sign up for classes. The fall semester has started! Contact Literacy Network at 608-244-3911 if you or someone you know is interested in improving English reading, writing, and/or speaking skills; becoming a U.S. citizen; or earning a high school diploma.

If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., feel free to reach out: district19@cityofmadison.com

-Keith F