One thing I can't stomach is a wasted opportunity to learn about inequities and disparities. In this blog post, I outline my efforts to try to influence a City survey about environmental issues, a cause of great interest to me and the reason that…
Learn more about the Executive Capital Budget and follow what is happening with proposed amendments by various alders. Details provided about a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday and a virtual lunch-and-learn session about the budget process on…
Public transportation is a service, not a luxury. It is my view that cities should seek to maximize ridership coverage over maximizing ridership numbers, because the former is, on its face, the more equitable strategy. People of all ages, abilities…
There are big decisions to be made in the coming weeks about the city's capital budget, several proposed amendments to it, and changes to the Metro bus network for December. Please weigh in. Also, don't miss Cheese Fair off the square on Saturday!
I was more than delighted to receive this excellent summary of a project undertaken by a truly dynamic duo: The Director of the Nelson Institute for Climatic Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Michael Notaro, and his son and…
My thoughts on the proposed repeal of the panhandling and sleeping ordinances on the Common Council agenda for tonight (panhandling ordinance) and in the near future (sleeping ordinance).
Trees are essential to our health and wellbeing, and a health urban tree canopy should be a foremost priority of the City of Madison. I think Madison can do better.
The leaves have started to change color in Madison and the air is definitely getting cooler. Fall is here! It's my favorite season and Madison is a wonderful place to experience it. There are lots of things happening in the City so check out the…
Good luck Ironman participants and congratulations to those who participated in the Ironkids and half Ironman today (Saturday)! The Mayor's 2024 Capital Budget has been released and Finance Committee meetings this week will include briefings on what…
It's back-to-school time! Be sure to stay extra, extra vigilant when driving around town as kids return to school this week. The Mayor's Executive Budget will be released this week. Check the date for your last brush pick up deadline. Weigh in on…