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Alder Keith Furman

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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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District 19 Blog

Tag: public safety

Say farewell to Capt. Lengfeld with a listening sesson Nov. 9

October 30, 2011 11:28 PM
After five years as captain of the west police district, Jay Lengfeld is moving to a new position. MPD does these reassignments regularly for cross-training and to keep their command staff fresh. Please come say thank you to the captain for his service to our district and discuss any issues … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Tags: police, public safety

City Budget Week: Things to watch

November 14, 2011 8:52 PM
This week the Common Council will be finalizing the 2012 city budget. I won't bore you with the whole document (which is available here), but do want to highlight a few items that are important or that I'm directly involved in, and solicit your input. Overall, I think the budget is pretty … [read more]
Label: Budget
Tags: capital budget, Edgewater, operating budget, Overture, public safety

District News and Notes for March 1

March 1, 2012 10:39 AM
Hello everyone, he's an update on news and events in District 19. University Avenue construction survival meeting Just a quick reminder about this meeting tonight at 6pm at Asbury Church. Details here. Construction starts in just a few weeks! Capital Avenue gunfire Several … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Tags: police, public safety, Spring Harbor, University Avenue, University Crossing

District News and Notes for March 26

March 25, 2012 10:19 PM
Hello everyone, he's an update on news and events in District 19. University Avenue Construction Work is underway! So far it seems like the traffic has been bad, but not apocalyptic. I've received no complaints so far, which I hope means that everyone was aware of what was coming, and … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Tags: public safety, Spring Harbor, University Avenue, University Crossing

About Little Manhattan

June 18, 2012 10:58 PM
Last week the Council okayed a liquor license renewal with a number of conditions for Little Manhattan on Odana Road. Since opening in February, Little Manhattan, a karaoke and pool bar, has had several troubling incidents: On March 17, the establishment held a private party, was … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Tags: alcohol licenses, crime, Odana, police, public safety

Fire Station 2 Remodel

August 13, 2012 11:27 AM
Remodeling of Fire Station 2 on Grand Canyon Drive is underway! Thanks to the advocacy of many of you, the badly-needed refurbishment of Station 2 is in progress today rather than being postponed until next year. The work will modernize and expand the kitchen and dorm facilities … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Tags: fire, public safety

District 19 News and Notes for March 10

March 10, 2013 10:32 PM
So much news to catch up on! Here's what's happening. South Point yard waste site restored Last month I was pleased to co-sponsor a budget amendment restoring service at the South Point yard waste site for 2013. The site will open for the season on March 30. Private wells … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Tags: alcohol licenses, development, Odana, public health, public safety, University Crossing, water quality

Siren testing on Saturday 3/16/13

March 15, 2013 4:41 PM
Dane County Emergency Management will be testing emergency sirens on Rough Lee Ct. and Lake Mendota Drive. If you live in the Spring Harbor or Old Middleton neighborhoods, the sound may interrupt your peaceful Saturday. The testing involves sounding the siren for 60 to 90 seconds. Sirens may … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Tags: public safety

New Midtown police district likely to move forward

November 10, 2015 12:18 PM
I know many of you are interested in the fate of the proposed Midtown police district station on Mineral Point Road, and I'm sure some of you are planning to come and testify at tonight's City Council public hearing on the 2016 budget to support the proposal. While you are of course welcome to … [read more]
Label: Budget
Tags: capital budget, Midtown, police, public safety

Midtown Police District Delayed Again

September 26, 2016 2:40 PM
I am troubled to report that there are more delays for the planned Midtown police station. Despite a clear directive from the council that construction should start in 2016, it was revealed earlier this month that the start date has slipped by a year, to mid-2017, with an opening sometime in … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Tags: police, public safety

Office Hours Tomorrow (New Location) and Community Public Safety Meeting on 10/28

October 16, 2019 10:09 AM
A reminder that I'm holding open office hours tomorrow morning (at a new location) and information on an upcoming community public safety meeting. Office Hours In October, I will be holding open office hours twice, including … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Tags: Ashman Library, office hours, police, public safety

2020 Budget and Madison Police Department

November 6, 2019 8:11 AM
I wanted to share some information to correct some incorrect narratives floating around our community about funding in the proposed 2020 Budget for our excellent Madison Police Department (MPD). Proposed 2020 Budget In the 2020 budget, MPD will see a $5M increase (6.5%). This increase would … [read more]
Label: Budget
Tags: operating budget, police, public safety

System Reform Efforts, Public Safety and Budget Update

August 3, 2020 12:51 PM
I wanted to provide an update on some important City issues during this incredibly challenging time in our community. As we grapple with a pandemic which is causing great upheaval to everyone's lives, Alders are challenged with doing our part to help with recovery, an extremely difficult … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Tags: capital budget, operating budget, police, public safety

October Office Hours, Be a Watershed Steward, 6145 Mineral Point Road, Voting, and Public Safety

October 1, 2020 7:20 PM
I will be hosting office hours in October virtually on Wednesday, October 14th (rescheduled from Thursday, October 15th) in the afternoon and Thursday, October 22th in the morning. I will be using Zoom (with video). I'm introducing a slightly different process this month. Please use the … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Tags: development, elections, Oakwood Village, office hours, police, public safety, stormwater

National Voter Education Week, Public Safety Items on Tonight's Agenda, Prescribed Burns, Task Force on Government Structure

October 6, 2020 8:59 AM
Celebrate National Voter Education Week The Madison City Clerk's Office encourages voters to celebrate National Voter Education Week, October 5-9. Monday – Be #VoteReady Verify your voter registration at https://MyVote.wi.gov . If you have moved since you last registered, even if it is to … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Tags: council meeting, elections, engineering, police, public safety

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
Tags: capital budget, census, COVID-19, engineering, equity, Flooding, libraries, office hours, public safety, redistricting, stormwater, traffic

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
Tags: COVID-19, fire, Lake Mendota Drive, libraries, Madison Metro, Metro Transit, police, public safety, streets, Vision Zero

Metro Transit Redesign, MPD, LMD, Westside Market, and Other Highlights for the Week of April 11, 2022

April 10, 2022 3:28 PM
Metro Transit Redesign Metro has released a draft Transit Network Redesign Plan, which is a proposed complete restructuring of service in 2023. This draft plan is designed toward a ridership goal. The plan focuses on fewer routes that are more direct and frequent, while providing coverage … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Tags: Beltline, Lake Mendota Drive, Madison Metro, Metro Transit, operating budget, police, public safety, recycling, refuse

Metro Network Redesign and Highlights for the Week of May 23, 2022

May 22, 2022 3:06 PM
Common Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 24th The Common Council will meet virtually at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 24. Meeting details Meeting agenda Watch online Lake Mendota Drive 2022 Project After approving the geometry for the entire Lake Mendota Drive project, the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Tags: engineering, fire, Lake Mendota Drive, Madison Metro, Metro Transit, public health, public safety, Spring Harbor

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