District 19 Blog

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…

Lots of meetings to check out this week, including public information sessions on the Yahara Hills Golf Course Redesign. Several changes to the Metro bus routes begin Sunday August 27th. Taste of Madison is this coming weekend, and many more fun…

The National Weather Service issues a series of warnings and advisories for Madison this week, with the heat index at one point possibly hitting 110 degrees. To protect yourself and your family during hot summer weather, follow these safety tips:

I can't believe that August is almost over! August is a little slow at the City, but things are going to ramp up quickly. I'll be keeping you updated on the 2024 budget process, along with other City happenings. Check out this week's blog post for…

Hi everyone! PLEASE NOTE: I have to reschedule the virtual Q&A I had scheduled for at 6:30 pm on Monday, August 14th due to a family emergency. I will provide details on a rescheduled date/time in a separate blog post. Here are a few time…

Please save the date (August 14th at 6:30 pm) for a virtual meeting with me for updates and Q&A. Registration link is provided in the Meetings section. A draft version of the City Annual Housing Snapshot report is available (link in the…

Happy (almost) August! There are many fun activities happening around Madison this week, including concerts, dances, movies, an adaptive family swim, and Parks Alive! events. I've also noted the items on the Common Council agenda that are specific…