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Council President
Council President
Alder Keith Furman,
Council President
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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: libraries
No, we are not closing the Ashman Library
August 1, 2013 2:05 PM
Studious readers of city meeting agendas may have noticed that the Public Library Board will be considering their 2014 budget request this evening. As directed by the mayor, library staff have developed a contingency plan to show how they would cut 3% from their budget should it be necessary. … [read more]
Label: Budget
Two Events This Evening (10/18/2018 - Open Office Hours & MPD Midtown Open House)
October 18, 2018 2:49 PM
Reminder: I will have open office hours at Alicia Ashman Library - Study Room - 733 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717 from 4:30-7pm tonight (10/18). Feel free to come by, say hi and pick up a good book to read!
Another noteworthy event tonight is an open house at the new Midtown police … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Madison Public Library Update and Upcoming Westgate Virtual Meeting
May 8, 2020 10:21 AM
Some news on the Madison Public Library and an invite to an upcoming meeting on the redevelopment of Westgate.
Madison Public Library Resumes Telephone Service, Launches Internet Access Information Line
Curbside service will begin at Madison Public Library on May 11
While library … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Alicia Ashman Library Begins Curbside Service on June 1 Following Renovation
June 2, 2020 9:03 AM
The Alicia Ashman Library is now open for curbside pickup service. The service – like that at all other Madison Libraries – is offered 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Alicia Ashman is also offering curbside return service during the same service … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours This Afternoon, Voting, Library Update, Metro Transit, City Update and 2020 Census
August 20, 2020 10:30 AM
A reminder that I will be hosting virtual office hours this afternoon from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Learn more about my August office hours here.
If you have a question, concern, or topic of interest that you would like to discuss, but my scheduled open office hours don't work for you, you can … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Today & Madison Public Library Book Drops Open
October 20, 2020 10:29 AM
Two pieces of news from the Clerk's Office and Madison Public Library:
In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Today
City of Madison voters may vote absentee at the City Clerk’s Office, some Madison Public Library locations, UW-Madison Memorial Union and Union South, UW-Madison Student Activity … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Election Day Tips, COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard, Pumpkin Composting, Digital Literacy and Proposed Development at University Research Park
November 2, 2020 8:48 AM
Ten Things for Voters to Know on Election Day
The City of Madison Clerk's Office would like voters to know ten things for this Tuesday's election:
Some polling places have changed since the last Presidential Election. To verify your polling location, visit myvote.wi.gov. I posted about … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
June Office Hours and Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 31
May 31, 2021 6:15 PM
I will be hosting office hours in twice in June. One of my sessions will be virtually using Zoom (with video) and the other will be in back in person!
Since we're returning to a new normal and I'm fully vaccinated, I'll be hosting my first in-person office hours since last March 2020! I'll be … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 26
July 25, 2021 8:23 PM
Element Lab Virtual Neighboor Meeting
On Tuesday at 6:30 PM: University Research Park proposes to construct Element Lab, a new lab facility at the southwest corner of Mineral Point Road and S. Whitney Way. The pro-posed five-story, 145,000 square foot facility would require Conditional Use … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
September Office Hours, Capital Budget and Other Highlights for the Week of August 30
August 29, 2021 4:48 PM
September Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Wednesday, September 22nd (virtually) 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 … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
December Office Hours and Other Highlights for the Week of December 6
December 5, 2021 3:48 PM
December Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours this week on Thursday (December 9) 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
More Large Item Set-outs Days Available and Other Highlights for the Week of December 13
December 13, 2021 9:23 AM
More Large Item Set-outs Days Now Available in Work Order System
The Streets Division is happy to announce that you will now have more opportunities every month to set out large items for collection when you submit a large item work order.
The Streets Division expects you will see weekly … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
MLK Day, LMD, Canoe, and Highlights for the Week of January 17, 2022
January 16, 2022 4:19 PM
Lake Mendota Drive Reconstruction
Last week, the Engineering department held a public information meeting to discuss the upcoming Lake Mendota Drive reconstruction project. As a reminder, this work will be completed over several years, with work being completed on several blocks each year. In … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Office Hours and Other Highlights for the Week of February 14, 2022
February 13, 2022 3:39 PM
Office Hours on Tuesday
I will be hosting office hours on Tuesday (February 15) 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 Hours. You … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Metro Redesign, LMD and Other Highlights for the Week of February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022 9:58 AM
Transit Network Redesign Community Meeting
On Thursday, Metro Transit will host a community meeting on at 6pm via Zoom, to discuss the recently released Metro Transit Network Redesign draft.
This draft plan was designed to achieve the Transportation Policy and Planning Board's objective of … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 7, 2022
March 6, 2022 3:47 PM
Lake Mendota Drive Reconstruction at Transportation Commission
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 … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of March 28, 2022
March 27, 2022 3:00 PM
Events
The City of Madison along with The Bubbler at Madison Public Library offer an exciting opportunity for an artist(s) to have an 11-month residency in a dedicated art studio at Thurber Park. The Artist-in-Residence has access to a rent-free studio space (including heat, electricity, … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of May 30, 2022
May 29, 2022 10:35 AM
Memorial Day Service Impacts
No Streets Division Collections on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 - Drop-off sites will also be closed. Madison residents who normally have their trash and recycling collected on Mondays by the Streets Division should instead place their scheduled cart(s) to the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
June Office Hours, Metro Network Redesign and Highlights for the Week of June 6, 2022
June 5, 2022 2:35 PM
June Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Thursday (June 16) 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 Hours. You can … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of June 13, 2022
June 12, 2022 5:35 PM
June Office Hours -- Rescheduled
Due to a conflict, I've rescheduled my office hours from June 16th to Thursday, June 23 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 … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022 8:51 AM
Brush from June 13, 2022 Storm to be Collected by Friday, July 8, 2022 - Residents should place brush out by their scheduled set-out day
Complete 2022 Trash and Recycling Collection Calendars Now Available:
On August 1, around 9,000 west side residents will have their … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Office Hours, Budget, More Vision Zero Changes and Other Highlights for the Week of September 12, 2022
September 11, 2022 3:07 PM
September Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Wednesday (9/14) 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 Hours. You can … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022 9:43 AM
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 … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of October 31, 2022
October 30, 2022 5:27 PM
WEDNESDAY - OPEN HOUSE @ CUNA Mutual Group - Planned Demolition of 5710 Mineral Point Road
Alder Tishler and I will be hosting an informal open house at CUNA Mutual Group - 5810 Mineral Point Road on Wednesday (November 2, 2022) from 5pm-6:30pm. CUNA Mutual Group will share plans for the next … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Final Budget Vote This Week and Other Highlights for the Week of November 14, 2022
November 13, 2022 5:28 PM
The Common Council will meet this week in hybrid format for 2023 Capital and Operating Budget deliberations. The Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Both Wednesday and Thursday will only happen if necessary. The Council will only take public comment on … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
No Trash Collection on Monday, XMas Tree Pickup and Other Highlights for the Week of January 2nd, 2023
January 1, 2023 4:12 PM
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.
Meeting details
Meeting agenda
Watch online
To see the full list of City meetings scheduled for the week, please consult the City meeting schedule.
News
Info, Resources, and a … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
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
