District 20 Blog

  • Amendment to Actively Begin Phase-in of Body Worn Camera Technology into the Madison Police Department in 2026 at reduced financial impact.

    Body cameras have significantly impacted police accountability, providing an objective record of interactions. Objective Evidence - Increased Transparency - Public Trust -Reduction in Use-of Force incidents and decrease in complaints from citizens.

  • City Budget Sessions Begin Wednesday, June 4

    The City begins a series of budget information sessions: Wednesday, June 3: Public Works, Administration & Public Facilities, Safety, Transportation, Community & Economic Development.

  • Weekly Meeting Schedule

    Wednesday, May 27, 20267:00amNotice of Possible Quorum of the Police and Fire CommissionMadison College Fire Services Education Center1:00pmGreater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Coordinating CommitteeCANCELED5:30pm

  • Reduced Bus Service - Memorial Day

    Reduced Service on May 25, Memorial Day

  • What Happened at Tuesday’s Madison Common Council?

    Common Council New Business Summaries – May 19, 2026Common Council New Business SummariesCommon Council New Business Summaries are short descriptions of items introduced at the most recent Common Council meeting. They come from the “Introduction of…

  • TODAY: West District Police - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS: West District. Public Safety Town Hall MeetingWednesday, May 20, 20266:30pmLocationThis meeting is being held in person.Good Shepherd Lutheran Church5701 Raymond RoadMadison, WI 53711MPD West District - Public Safety Q&A /…

  • PUBLIC MEETING: Safe Route to Schools Draft Plan

        Virtual Public Information Meeting this Thursday Draft SRTS Plan Public Meeting 

  • Consider Serving on a City, Board, Commission or Alder

    Alder 20 Residents:I  again stepped into the role of District 20 Alder because I believe that the voices from the people should be heard. Have you considered serving on a City Board, Committee or Commission? When the voices from the people…

  • Milwaukee Public Market Ranked Among the Best in the Country

    https://www.jsonline.com/story/grocery/2026/04/22/milwaukee-public-market-ranked-among-best-in-country-by-usa-today/89715746007/Thank you for the recent update on Madison’s  Public Market. A revisit to the Milwaukee Public Market ranked among…

  • Southwest Area Plan/Hampshire Place Road Extension

    DISTRICT 20 UPDATE:I have received requests for followup information related to the Hampshire Place Road Extension. Below is staff response. Alder Harrington -McKinneyRegarding Hampshire Place, Southwest Area Plan staff had a meeting with Alder…

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Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney

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