2022 Capital Budget, Redistricting and Other Highlights for the Week of September 6

L'shana tova to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah this week. Due to Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah, there are less City meetings this week than usual.

2022 Executive Capital Budget

On August 31, Mayor Rhodes-Conway released the 2022 Executive Capital Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) detailing her funding proposal for buildings, infrastructure, and other capital investments for Madison. View the City's full budget process, along with detailed budget information here. The Finance Committee will hold hearings on the Capital Budget next week (9/13 & 9/14)

Redistricting Update

Planning staff has released multiple concept plans for Aldermanic redistricting on the City's Redistricting website. Due to population growth on the west side, major changes are expected in the boundaries of District 19. You can view the estimated timeline for the City's redistricting process here. View an online map with background information and Alder District Concepts here. (PDF versions: Alder District Concept 1, Alder District Concept 2, Alder District Concept 3, Alder District Concept 4)

You can explore different tools and learn more about redistricting at the City's Redistricting website.

City administrative offices are closed on Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.

Emergency services will be open. You may use Report a Problem for non-emergencies.  More information can be found here.

For additional information about additional meetings scheduled for the week of September 6, please consult the City Meeting Schedule online here

Events, activities, seminars, etc.

• The next MadLit festival is September 10, 8pm-11pm, on State Street.  This free event is a D.J. Block Party featuring Bruce Blaq, D.J. Fusion, D.J. Pain 1, Nick Nice w/ Hitterz Collective, and The Dynamic Badgerettes.  Learn more about the MadLit festival and upcoming acts here.

• Upcoming, public-facing COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinics, as organized by Public Health Madison & Dane County:

  • Tuesday, September 7: Northside Town Center, 11am-1pm
  • Tuesday, September 7: Warner Park Recreation Center, 3pm-6pm
  • Wednesday, September 8: Hmong Legacy Market on Fish Hatchery Rd, 11am-1pm
  • Wednesday, September 8: Dane County Job Center, 2pm-4pm
  • Thursday, September 9: The Beacon, 9am-11:30am

Additional Public Health Resources

As a reminder, Face Covering Emergency Order is in effect. You can learn more about this Order, find the news release, and watch the news conference on the Public Health blog.  People who need to get tested can learn more about the more than 45 testing sites in Dane County on the Public Health website (in Spanish).  Public Health Madison & Dane County's COVID-19 Data Snapshot is released every Thursday. You can read their weekly blog post for a summary of the week's data.  For a weekly summary of talking points around COVID-19 in Dane County, please check out the hot topics document in their Google Drive.

• Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free outdoor movie with Madison Parks this fall!
  • Saturday, September 11, 2pm, Warner Park (2930 N. Sherman Avenue): Soul
  • Friday, September 17, 6pm, Galaxy Park (132 Milky Way): Tom & Jerry
  • Saturday, September 18, High Point Park (7499 Watts Road): Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
  • Tuesday, September 21, 6pm, McGinnis Park (9 Crystal Lane): Toy Story 4
  • Friday, September 24, 7pm, Peace Park (452 State Street): Spaceballs

Announcements, press releases, press conferences, etc.

• There will be no Streets Division collection on Monday, September 6 (Labor Day).  Learn more here.

• Metro Transit will operate on holiday schedules on Monday, September 6 (Labor Day).  Learn more here.

• As refugees from Afghanistan arrive in Wisconsin, many Madisonians are interested in helping to welcome and assist them.  Learn about ways to help here.

• Metro Transit has moved into Phase Two of their Network Redesign Project which focuses on examining the 'network alternatives.' To learn more, and to take a brief survey in English or Spanish, go here: Metro Route Redesign PHASE 2 Input. Project leaders and City staff will also host a virtual Public Information Meeting on September 23, at 6:00 p.m.  The Zoom link for the meeting is forthcoming on the project page.

• Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 12.  Read about the hours, route closures, and Metro Transit detours here.

As always, if there is anything I can do to help, feel free to reach out: district19@cityofmadison.com

-Keith F