Highlights for the Week of March 20, 2023

• The Common Council will meet in a hybrid format on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. 
  • Meeting Details
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Register for public comment
  • Watch online

To see the full list of City meetings scheduled for the week, please consult the City meeting schedule.

• In-person absentee voting for the Spring Election begins on Tuesday, March 21 and continues through April 2 in multiple locations across the city, including in many Madison Public Library locations. See all in-person absentee voting spots on the City Of Madison Clerk's website.

• 2023 Spring Election Sample Ballots Available - Sample ballots are available for viewing by address on the MyVote Wisconsin website.

• Referendum on Staggered Two-year Alder Terms on Spring 2023 Ballot

  • How Local Elections Could Look Different By 2025 - WORT-FM 89.9 (wortfm.org): WORT Radio speaks with Alder Paulson and City Attorney, Michael Haas about the upcoming binding referendum to stagger alder terms within the City of Madison Common Council.

• Madison Wells Meet Proposed Federal PFAS Standards

• Dane CORE 2.0 Rental Assistance Program Applications to Close May 31 - services to renters and landlords that provide legal representation and mediation through the Eviction Diversion and Defense Partnership (EDDP) will continue.

• Earth Day Challenge - April 22, 2023. Celebrate Earth Day with your neighbors and friends by volunteering to clean up your local park!

• CALL FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS/NAVIGATORS – Apply before March 20th: Interested in helping neighborhood residents participate in the Northeast or West Area planning process?  The City of Madison is funding 4-5 Community Partner/Navigator positions that will conduct outreach to current residents, property owners, business owners, and other stakeholders, with a particular emphasis on low and moderate income communities. Depending on which area you are most familiar with, you select an area plan and apply online or by regular mail! For questions email us at Neighborhoods@cityofmadison.com
  • Northeast Area Plan Community Partner/Navigator guidelines and application
  • West Area Plan Community Partner/Navigator guidelines and application

• From the Parks Division: Updates and Events - Dog Park Cleanup Day on April 1, Disc Golf Volunteer Days and more.

• Lake Monona Waterfront Challenge: Your Input is Needed!

• PHOTOS: MFD Celebrates International Women's Day, Film Premiere

• Police Blotter: The Divine 9 Meet The Madison Police Department

• From the Mayor:

  • City Honors Tibet Day with Flag Raising and Mayoral Proclamation

  • A Look Back on 2 Years of ARPA's Impact on Madison

• The We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest Returns April 3 - Kids 18 and under can submit a story, song poem, etc. with a chance to win cash, prizes and potentially get published

• Moving Forward Capital City Path Extension to Connect Glacial Drumlin State Trail

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

-Keith F