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

    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 posted

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

  • Street Department Update - March 16, 2026 posted

    Winter UpdatesDeclared Snow EmergencyIn effect until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 7:00amSnow Plowing Update

  • OIPM | 2025-2026 Annual Report Available posted

    Office of Independent Police Monitor: 2025-2026 ANNUAL REPORTAlders will be provided the OIPM Annual Report for 2025-2026, providing key information on the OIPM’s activities and initiatives over the past 12 months.The Annual Report for 2025-2026…

  • The Appraisal was missing: No Body Asked Why? posted

    I am delayed in commenting on this following the lengthy discussion at last week’s Council meeting. 

  • Winter Advisory posted

    Snow Plowing Update: March 15, 2026posted  March 15, 2026 – 9:07amBottom LineGet ready for a tough Monday morning commute, and difficult conditions tonight. Expect heavy, wet snow along with 40 MPH wind gusts. Streets Division plows will be out…

  • Meetings & Events Highlights for Week of March 9, 2026 posted

    Good Morning District 20 - these are a listing of Meetings & Events for this week. Remember to Spring Forward. Barbara Updates and NoticesElections & Voting: Register to vote, vote absentee, and find your polling place.Boards,…

  • Meeting and Events Calendar | Week of March 2, 2026 posted

    “Happy Birthday to ALL the fabulous people born in March… Especially March 1 and March 5th…Just saying.Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 2, 2026Updates and Notices

  • Detail Summaries from Common Council Meeting 2/24/26 posted

    Common Council New Business Summaries –February 24, 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…

  • MPD Speeders Hot Line posted

    Thank you to Police Chief John Patterson and Alder Tag Evers for this information.  Are You Seeing Dangerous Driving? Speeding? Red Light Running? Let MPD Know! Speeder's Hotline: 608-266-4822https://www.cityofmadison.com/reportaproblem/…

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Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney

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