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Council President
Council President
Alder Keith Furman,
Council President
Contact Information
- Phone: (608) 912-0000
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Council Office
Common Council Office:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
WI Relay Service
District 19 Blog
Tag: snow
Winter storm update
December 21, 2012 7:18 AM
Here's an update on city services for Friday, December 21:
Please stay home if at all possible today. Many schools and businesses are closed.
Madison Metro will not operate today. Metro expects to run a normal Saturday schedule tomorrow.
Many residential streets have not … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Winter storm Saturday update
December 22, 2012 2:09 PM
Hi folks, here are some important updates on the continuing cleanup efforts:
Snow removal
It took over 24 hours for all of the city's side streets to be cleared, and some still need more work. The complicating factors were the heavy, wet snow, a lot of down trees and limbs, stuck … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Monday Office Hours, Thanksgiving Trash Collection, Alternate Side Parking, Budget & New Midtown Police Blog
November 18, 2018 5:29 PM
I wanted to send out a few updates as we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday week. This update includes information about my open office hours this week, refuse and recycling collection schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday, alternate side parking reminder, the budget and the launch of a new … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
December Office Hours, Winter Related Updates and Flood Mitigation Update
December 1, 2018 11:03 AM
A few updates including my December Open Office Hours, winter-related news and some flood mitigation information.
Office Hours
In December, I will be holding open office hours twice:
Date
Location
Tuesday, December 4th (7:15am - 10am)
Moka - 5227 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Open Office Hours at MADWest Farmers' Market Reminder
January 18, 2019 2:18 PM
Just a quick reminder that I'll be hosting open office hours tomorrow (Saturday, 1/19) at MADWest Farmers' Market (Lussier Community Education Center -- 55 S Gammon Road) from 8am - 10:30am.
The forecast calls for our first major storm of the season this evening so I also wanted to promote the … [read more]
Label: Events
Council Meeting Rescheduled, Snow Emergency and Large Item and Christmas Tree Delays
January 22, 2019 2:15 PM
I'm making a brief exception to provide some winter-related updates. The best place to get future winter updates remains www.cityofmadison.com/winter.
Due to today's storm, tonight's city council meeting has been rescheduled to next Tuesday, January 29th. The meeting on the 29th will not have … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Madison Prepares for Snow and Extreme Cold
January 27, 2019 6:11 PM
Lots of news to share as the forecast is predicting a big snow storm this evening and extreme temperatures this week. Updates include a declared snow emergency, no refuse pick up on Monday, delayed large item and Christmas tree pickup, and drop-off sites closed for the week of January … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
February Office Hours & City Weather-Related Conditions for the Weekend
February 1, 2019 5:52 PM
Details on February's Office Hours and as we head into a weekend with radically different weather than this week, an update about weather-related conditions.
Office Hours
In February, I will be holding open office hours twice:
Date
Location
Tuesday, … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Rescheduled, Salt and Safety Reminder
February 11, 2019 10:15 AM
Due to the impending snow storm forecasted for tomorrow, I'm rescheduling my office hours this week to Thursday.
Date
Location
Thursday, February 14th (7:15am - 10am)
Moka - 5227 University Avenue, Madison 53705
Some news from the Streets … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
November Office Hours, Pumpkin Collection, Memorial High School Input Session, Census 2020 and Winter
November 5, 2019 8:28 AM
Information on November's Open Office Hours, pumpkin collection, The Future of Memorial High School: Community Input Session, Census 2020 and winter.
Office Hours
In November, I will be holding open office hours twice including this … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
MLK Day, Christmas Trees, Voting and Winter
January 17, 2020 12:42 PM
Some information on MLK Day, final chance for Christmas Tree pickup, lots of voting information and a reminder about winter updates.
No Refuse, Recycling, or Drop-off Services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Monday, January 20, 2020 in … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
February Office Hours, Early Voting, Madison Digital Inclusion Summit, Stormwater Ordinance Changes, Report Snow Removal Issues and Bus Rapid Transit Public Meeting
February 4, 2020 12:41 PM
A long update including info on February Office Hours, early voting, an upcoming Digital Inclusion Summit, important stormwater ordinance changes, a link to report snow removal issues and a save the date for a meeting on Bus Rapid Transit.
Office Hours
In February, I will be holding open … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
2021 Budget, Salt Route Changes, Madison City Channel on Roku
November 19, 2020 9:10 AM
City Passes 2021 Budget with Lowest Levy Increase in Five Years
Last week the Madison Common Council approved the 2021 Capital and Operating Budgets. The Council adopted a $166.4 million Capital Budget and a $349.5 million Operating Budget that was about $28,000 below the allowable levy … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Winter Reminder, New Years Eve and Day Services, and Christmas Tree Collection
December 30, 2020 8:50 AM
Just a quick reminder that I generally won't be posting winter weather updates and the best place to get those updates is www.cityofmadison.com/winter. You can subscribe to get updates in a number of ways from that site.
Here are some recent winter updates:
Large Item Collection Canceled … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
January Office Hours and Salt Awareness Week 2021
January 7, 2021 10:18 AM
I will be hosting office hours in January virtually on Tuesday, January 12th in the morning and Thursday, January 21st in the evening. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Please use the registration links below to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
November Office Hours and Other Highlights for the Week of November 1, 2021
October 31, 2021 2:43 PM
November Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours this week on Thursday (November 4) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
2022 Budget, ADUs, Old Middleton Rd and Highlights for the Week of November 15
November 14, 2021 6:06 PM
2022 Budget
After a marathon of 3 late night meeting last week that lasted for a total 18 hours, the Common Council approved the City’s 2022 Capital and Operating Budgets. Highlights include funding for a new ambulance at Fire Station 14 to serve the city’s southeast side, support for new … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Lake Mendota Drive, Salt Route Changes and Highlights for the Week of December 20
December 19, 2021 5:14 PM
Lake Mendota Drive
The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct Lake Mendota Dr. Due to the size/scope of the work, this work will be completed over several years, with work being completed on several blocks each year. In 2022, work is planned for the western most blocks, in 2023, the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Winter, Xmas Tree Collection, and New Year's Eve & Day Service Impacts
December 29, 2021 11:15 AM
My seasonal reminder that I'll rarely post winter weather updates and the best way to get timely winter updates is to subscribe via the City's Winter updates page. There are lots of different options:
Call the Winter Parking Hotline: (608) 261-9111
Winter Text Alerts
Winter Email … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Lake Mendota Drive and Other Highlights for the Week of January 10, 2022
January 10, 2022 9:04 AM
Lake Mendota Drive
The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct Lake Mendota Dr. Due to the size/scope of the work, this work will be completed over several years, with work being completed on several blocks each year. In 2022, work is planned for the western most blocks, in 2023, the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Well 14 Update and Salt Route Changes in Lake Mendota Drive Area
October 24, 2022 2:22 PM
City of Madison Water Utility Well 14, which supplies water to the University Ave corridor and Spring Harbor neighborhood, continues to show a dramatic rise in sodium and chloride levels. Nearly tripling over the last twenty years, concentrations of both ions have steadily increased, and it is … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Important Holiday and Storm Related Information
December 21, 2022 10:28 AM
Lots of important updates in this post including details on Thursday, Friday and Monday garbage pickup. I don't expect to do continual updates over the next few days about the impending storm, so as I do every winter, I recommend subscribing to get the latest and continuing winter updates from … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Family Definition Community Meeting and Other Highlights for the Week of January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023 9:47 AM
Family Definition Community Informational Meetings
Building Inspection staff will be hosting two community informational meetings about the proposed legislation to revise the family definition in our zoning code. These meetings are intended to provide information to community members about the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Trash and Recycling Suspended Due to Weather - Drop-off Sites Closing at 11:00am
February 9, 2023 9:44 AM
The Streets Division is suspending curbside trash and recycling collection operations due to the slick road conditions. Operators had been out prior to storm, but road conditions are worsening rapidly due to the intensity of the snowfall.
Residents with a scheduled trash and recycling … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Early Start to Trash & Recycling Collection on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Due to Winter Storm
February 21, 2023 12:53 PM
The Streets Division will be starting collection of trash and recycling early on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 due to the winter storm.
Residents who have a Wednesday trash and recycling day are encouraged to place their carts out for collection on their terrace or driveway apron tonight … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
