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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
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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
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District 19 Blog
Tag: elections
Vote on Tuesday!
May 7, 2012 6:09 PM
I probably don't have to remind you that there's an election on Tuesday, but I did want to share a few quick updates.
Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Due to the court decision, it is not necessary to show your ID at the polls in order to vote. You do need to sign the … [read more]
Label: Elections
Important Tuesday election info
June 4, 2012 11:00 PM
I'm pretty sure I don't have to remind anyone to vote on Tuesday. But I do have some last-minute guidelines and recommendations.
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. If you're in line by 8pm, you can vote, no matter how long the line is.
Bring your patience. Turnout is expected to be … [read more]
Label: Elections
Vote on Tuesday!
March 29, 2013 10:25 AM
The spring election is this coming Tuesday, April 2. There are important contested races for Wisconsin Supreme Court, State School Superintendent, Dane County circuit court, and Madison school board.
You can check your voter registration, find your polling place, and view a sample ballot … [read more]
Label: Elections
Did you vote yet? Polls are open until 8pm!
April 2, 2013 5:23 PM
Because this is the best fashion statement in town!
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Label: Elections
District 19 News and Notes, March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014 11:01 PM
Hello Friends and Neighbors,
Happy Spring! Finally it really feels like it. Here's an update on activities in and around our district.
Vote Tuesday
Please don't forget to vote on Tuesday! In our district there is an important contested race for Madison School Board and two county … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Vote today!
February 16, 2016 9:31 AM
Please be sure to vote today! There is an important primary for State Supreme Court. Polls are open until 8:00 this evening.
You can find your polling place and check your registration status here.
Not registered or moved? You can register at your polling place.
[read more]
Label: Elections
Primary Election Today!
February 21, 2017 8:27 AM
Polls are open until 8pm for today's primary election featuring important races for Madison School Board and State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Don't forget to bring your photo ID.
Know before you go:
Find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and check your registration … [read more]
Label: Elections
Vote Tuesday!
April 3, 2017 5:18 PM
Tuesday is the April general election and our last election scheduled election for 2017. On the ballot in District 19 you'll find contested races for State Schools Superintendent, two seats on the Madison School Board, and Dane County Circuit Court Judge.
A reminder that if you have previously … [read more]
Label: Elections
Can You Help on Election Day? City Looking for Poll Workers
October 11, 2018 9:16 AM
Here's a notice from the City Clerk's Office:
The City of Madison needs your help facilitating the right to vote on Tuesday, November 6!
The City Clerk’s Office needs to fill over 3,000 poll worker shifts for Election Day. Hundreds of vacancies remain unfilled.
Poll workers are paid an … [read more]
Label: Elections
Run For Council
October 22, 2018 12:16 PM
The Council's website now has a new link with a summary of different information and links about running for council: http://www.cityofmadison.com/Council/councilMembers/runForCouncil.cfm
The important dates for running for Council are:
December 1, 2018
First … [read more]
Label: Elections
Week of 11-5-2018 - VOTE!, 5614 Schroeder Road Affordable Housing Meeting and Open Office Hours
November 5, 2018 9:35 AM
I wanted to remind everyone of a few things on the calendar for this week.
VOTE ON TUESDAY!
If you aren't one of the close to 45,000 people in Madison that have already voted, I wanted to remind you to vote tomorrow (11/6) in a very important election. All polls are open 7:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Spring Primary Information and Spring Harbor Polling Location Update
February 4, 2019 9:50 AM
I wanted to let everyone know that In-Person Absentee Voting for the 2/19 Spring Primary will begin today at locations around the city. You can see the locations on the Clerk's site and see what's on your ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov/.
Spring Harbor Middle School polling location … [read more]
Label: Elections
New Polling Location for Spring Harbor (Ward 86)
August 1, 2019 11:27 AM
The Clerk's Office and I have both received a lot of feedback about recent changes to the Spring Harbor Middle School polling location. Unfortunately the school's recent move of the polling site to the library has proven to be a challenge for voters with mobility issues.
The Clerk's Office has … [read more]
Label: Elections
Office Hours Reminder, Holiday Refuse & Recycling Schedule, Voting and More
December 18, 2019 3:12 PM
A reminder about office hours tomorrow and some updates on holiday refuse and recycling schedule, voting registration, property tax bill and Whole Foods at Madison Yards.
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow evening (Tuesday 12/19/2019), I will have the final open office hours of year … [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
New Spring Harbor Polling Location Reminder (with parking details)
February 13, 2020 5:00 PM
Just a reminder to people in the Spring Harbor area (Ward 86) that starting with Tuesday's upcoming election, the polling location has switched to Asbury United Methodist Church (6101 University Avenue) from Spring Harbor Middle School.
The change was made due to the school's relocation of the … [read more]
Label: Elections
How To Register and Vote Absentee & Poll Workers Needed and 2020 Census
March 27, 2020 9:20 AM
REGISTER TO VOTE AND REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
You can still register to vote until March 30th at My Vote Wisconsin. Once you are registered, you can request an absentee ballot by mail online at My Vote Wisconsin or by sending an email to voting@cityofmadison.com. Please include your name, … [read more]
Label: Elections
Voting Update, Polling Location Changes
April 2, 2020 9:28 AM
Despite lawsuits and against the wishes of our Mayor and Governor, it so far appears the election is on schedule for this Tuesday (April 7). Today is the LAST DAY you can request an absentee ballot! All ballots MUST be returned and received by the Clerk's office by April 7th.
My wife and I … [read more]
Label: Elections
4/3/2020 - Election Update (4/2/2020 Court Order) - Absentee Extension - TODAY at 5pm
April 3, 2020 7:49 AM
Unfortunately a federal judge late yesterday declined to postpone the election but did make some changes.
Court Order
The deadline to request an absentee has been given a 24-hour extension to today, Friday, April 3 at 5pm.
The deadline to get absentee ballots into the clerk's office is … [read more]
Label: Elections
Twelve Things for Voters to Know on Election Day
April 6, 2020 8:55 AM
I've signed on to a letter from Mayors and over 100 elected officials around the state calling for the Health Secretary to delay tomorrow's election. I'm angry and sad to see the State Legislator not use common sense to react to the COVID-19 emergency and so far refuse to change tomorrow's … [read more]
Label: Elections
Governor Evers delays election until June 9th
April 6, 2020 12:55 PM
The Governor just released an executive order to delay the election until June 9th. I'm sure this will be challenged in court, so standby.
The important part of his order:
Suspend in-person voting for April 7, 2020, until June 9, 2020, unless the Legislature passes and the Governor approves … [read more]
Label: Elections
Supreme Court overturns Gov. Evers order. Election is on.
April 6, 2020 4:59 PM
Really disappointed to report this: The in-person election will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, April 6th). You can read the [short] Supreme Court Order
Please be sure to review my earlier post: Twelve Things for Voters to Know on Election Day
-Keith F
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Label: Elections
Reminder: In-Person Voting Today and Absentee Ballot Updates
April 7, 2020 5:32 AM
I wanted to send out a quick reminder again that voting is taking place in person today. I can't stress enough checking out Twelve Things for Voters to Know on Election Day which has a lot of really good tips and information.
According to a ruling by the United States Supreme Court, all … [read more]
Label: Elections
July Office Hours, Upcoming Election, Odana Area Plan, and Metro Transit Update
July 9, 2020 12:21 PM
I will be hosting office hours in July virtually on Monday, July 13th in the afternoon and Thursday, July 23rd in the morning. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Note: I have set it up so I can only meet one person at a time. If I'm meeting with someone else, there will be a small waiting … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Reminder, Upcoming Watershed Focus Groups and Voter Registration
July 21, 2020 8:39 AM
A reminder that I will be hosting virtual office hours on Thursday morning from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.
Learn more about my July 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 … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Ward 89 Polling Location Change: Oakwood Village to Schwoegler Park Towne Lanes
July 24, 2020 8:59 AM
Due to COVID-19, Ward 89's polling location has moved from Oakwood Village University Woods to Schwoegler Park Towne Lanes @ 444 Grand Canyon Drive. Residents should receive a postcard soon with this change, but I'm sharing it early here. This change will be in effect for at least the August 11th … [read more]
Label: Elections
In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Tuesday
July 27, 2020 4:34 PM
City of Madison voters may cast absentee ballots at drive-up voting locations beginning Tuesday, July 28. Absentee voting locations were established based on a Pandemic Voting Access Equity Analysis conducted after the April Election.
The Clerk's Office worked with Public Health to develop a … [read more]
Label: Elections
Absentee Voters Reminded to Mail Back Absentees in Time to be Counted
July 31, 2020 11:24 AM
Of the 68,592 absentee ballots the City of Madison Clerk’s Office has mailed to voters for the Partisan Primary, 20,856 have been returned to be counted.
The Clerk’s Office strongly encourages absentee voters to mail back their absentee ballots as soon as possible.
Under state law, only … [read more]
Label: Elections
August Office Hours & Still Time to Vote Absentee Before Election Day
August 5, 2020 8:19 AM
I will be hosting office hours in August virtually on Tuesday, August 11th in the morning and Thursday, August 20th in the afternoon. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Note: I have set it up so I can only meet one person at a time. If I'm meeting with someone else, there will be a small … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Partisan Primary (8/11/2020) Voting News and Tips
August 9, 2020 9:33 PM
Sharing some resources from the Clerk's office about Tuesday's election:
District 19 Voting Locations
Moved Recently? Determining Where to Vote for the Partisan Primary
Register to Vote at the Polls on Tuesday
Options for Voters with Absentee Ballots to Return
COVID-19 Precautions … [read more]
Label: Elections
September Office Hours & Democracy in the Park Event Planned for September 26 & October 3
August 31, 2020 5:38 PM
I will be hosting office hours in September virtually on Monday, September 14th in the afternoon and Wednesday, September 23th in the morning. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Note: I have set it up so I can only meet one person at a time. If I'm meeting with someone else, there will be a … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Brand New Yard Waste Collection Schedule, Final Round of Brush Collection and Election Updates
September 15, 2020 12:17 PM
Some news from the Streets Division:
Announcing the Brand New Yard Waste Collection Schedule for 2020
The new yard waste schedule begins October 11, 2020
The Streets Division will be using a brand new leaf collection schedule for the fall of 2020.
Madison residents will have … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Tomorrow, Halloween, Budget and Voting Update
September 22, 2020 4:23 PM
A reminder that I will be hosting virtual office hours tomorrow (Wednesday) morning from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.
Learn more about my September office hours here.
Halloween
I've been asked recently what Public Health's guidance is for Halloween. Here's some information:
Public Health … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
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
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
BRT Meeting, Financial Resources Hotline, and Secure Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
October 16, 2020 9:52 AM
Madison East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Continues
Project Kick-Off Meeting, October 22, 2020
What: Madison East-West BRT Planning Study – Project Development Kickoff Virtual Meeting
When: Thursday, October 22, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Zoom link located at www.MadisonBRT.com
Why: … [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
Alert - Thursday, Oct 22 : Absentee Voting Changes Due to Thunderstorms
October 22, 2020 10:43 AM
Here's an alert from the Clerk's Office about in-person absentee voting today (Thursday, October 22). Future updates can be found at the Clerk's website and on @MadisonWIClerk on Twitter.
Due to thunderstorms, in-person absentee voting will only be indoors today.
The following locations … [read more]
Label: Elections
November 3 Voting Locations & Options for Voters with Absentee Ballots to Return
October 29, 2020 9:15 AM
District 19 Voting Locations
There is ONE new voting location for District 19 compared to August and TWO compared to April.
The City Clerk's Office would like to express its deep gratitude to the community partners that stepped up to offer space for voters to safely exercise their … [read more]
Label: Elections
Request Absentee Ballots for 2021
January 15, 2021 2:42 PM
The City of Madison has two elections scheduled in 2021. The Spring Primary will take place on Feb. 16, 2021, and the Spring Election will occur on Apr. 6, 2021. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office suggests you request your absentee ballots now if voting absentee by mail is in your voting plan for … [read more]
Label: Elections
BRT, Let's Talk Streets and Other Highlights for the Week of September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 7:39 AM
City 2022 Executive Capital Budget
The Finance Committee will be discussing the 2022 Executive Capital Budget at its meeting on Monday.
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
Register for Public Comment
Bus Rapid Transit Community Meeting - 30% Project Design
Attend a virtual … [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
Drop Off-Site, Brush and Yard Waste Schedule, April Election and Other Highlights for the Week of March 21, 2022
March 21, 2022 4:12 PM
Announcements
Streets Division News
The Streets Division's drop-off site located at 1501 W. Badger Road will be closing on March 25, 2022 for a construction project. Residents will not be able to use the Badger Road drop-off site while it is closed for construction. The site will … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Office Hours, LMD, Streets Division Updates and Other Highlights for the Week of April 4, 2022
April 3, 2022 4:01 PM
Office Hours on Tuesday
I will be hosting office hours on Thursday (April 7) 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
Hybrid Council Meeting and Other Highlights for the Week of July 11, 2022
July 10, 2022 5:07 PM
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 12.
Meeting details
Meeting agenda
Watch online
On Wednesday, July 13, the Public Safety Review Committee will discuss the proposed ordinance that would prohibit the Madison Police Department and law … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of July 18, 2022
July 17, 2022 3:18 PM
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 19th.
Note: 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 … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of July 25, 2022
July 24, 2022 4:43 PM
Virtual Meeting for Development Proposal at 6604 Odana Rd
Please join me for a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 6:30pm, where we will hear about Apex Real Estate Holdings, LLC and Walter Wayne Development's development proposal for 6604 Odana Road, formerly Market … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Early Voting, New Trash Schedule, and Other Highlights for Week of August 1, 2022
July 31, 2022 7:58 PM
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 2nd.
Meeting Details
Agenda Watch Online
For information about additional City meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City meeting schedule.
Early Voting Information
In-person absentee … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Tuesday's Election, August Office Hours and Highlights for the Week of August 8, 2022
August 7, 2022 3:49 PM
Election Day for the Partisan Primary is Tuesday, August 9th!
Polls are open from 7am until 8pm.
As a reminder: Due to redistricting, ward numbers changed in early 2022.
Here are the voting locations for Tuesday:
Ward
Voting Location
91, … [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
New Old Canoe and Highlights for the Week of September 26, 2022
September 25, 2022 1:45 PM
3000 Year Old Canoe Recovered in Lake Mendota
Last week, a 3000-year-old canoe was recovered from Lake Mendota and extracted via Spring Harbor Beach. The Wisconsin State Journal has all the amazing details.
For information about additional City meetings scheduled for this week, … [read more]
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