Family definition, TOD including historic districts meeting 1/12, events and announcements

Hello neighbors,

I sincerely hope you all are having a good start to 2023!

I have been hearing from a lot of you regarding the proposed changes to the family definition for zoning purposes. Alder Evers and I are working together to determine what next steps will best serve the needs of our neighbors. In the meantime, staff have agreed to delay the consideration of the proposal by the Plan Commission until June, and provide additional information during this time period. Please know that your voices are being heard, and your perspectives seriously considered. One proposal that has been floated is the idea of licensing landlords; state statutes prevent the City from enacting such an approach. As always, I appreciate hearing from each and every one of you who has contacted me!

In regards to the addition of the historic districts to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)-Overlay proposal, there will be a public information meeting on January 12 at 6pm. This meeting, which was originally proposed to be hybrid, will only be held virtually. Please register in advance.

Events:

• Madison-Dane County MLK Day observance – January 16, beginning at 5:15pm
• In partnership with Madison Metro’s Safety Coordinator, Public Health’s Violence Prevention Unit is hosting a virtual session on transportation safety. The session takes place on Wednesday, January 18th from 12pm to 1pm. Please register in advance. The session will be recorded and made available afterwards on Public Health’s Violence Prevention Unit’s (VPU) Events webpage.
• Lake Monona Waterfront Design Competition Master Plan Presentations – January 26, 6pm, Madison Central Library, Rooms 301-302. The event will also be livestreamed.

Announcements:

• Calling all kids, and kids at heart – help name our snowplows!
• Keep up with what’s happening at Public Health Madison Dane County by viewing the most recent newsletter.
• Interested in beautifying your neighborhood? The 2023 Neighborhood Grant Program is Now Open! Applications are due February 20. 
• How to Have Your Christmas Tree Collected – set out by January 17.

Be well,

Regina Vidaver