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Alder Regina Vidaver
Contact Information
- Phone: (608) 616-0669
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Council Office
Common Council Office:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
WI Relay Service
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
WI Relay Service
Alder Vidaver’s Updates
Tag: Library
Libraries reopening May 24
May 8, 2021 2:15 PM
I have greatly missed being able to go to my local library, peruse the bookshelf, and interact with my neighbors. I am so excited that our libraries will be reopening on May 24!
Check out what's new at your library, and don't hesitate to tell your librarians how much you appreciate … [read more]
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Meetings, student move, events
August 2, 2021 10:31 PM
Hello neighbors,
After I shared some information in last week's messaging regarding composting, one of our neighbors, Susan, wrote me to tell me about her experience composting in her yard for more than three decades! She said she has been composting all food and garden stuff, in 3 bins, with … [read more]
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Assembly bill 414 would hamstring local governments, Glenway golf course, 20 is plenty, events
August 10, 2021 7:23 PM
Hello neighbors,
Last night, the Plan Commission unanimously approved the changes at West High, so the old monuments building will be coming down and construction will start on time (roughly summer 2022).
Tomorrow there will be a public hearing on Assembly bill 414, which would curtail the … [read more]
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Redistricting, budget, food news, streets, libraries
September 20, 2021 10:21 PM
Hello neighbors,
There are two big things on the City's docket these days: the budget, and redistricting. I wrote about both of these last week, but want to reinforce that these will take up my, other Alders' and the Mayor's office's time over the next couple of months. Please note that you … [read more]
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Leaf pickup extended through next week, Lisa Peyton-Caire honored, lots of library activities
December 1, 2021 3:08 PM
Hello Neighbors,
It's difficult to believe it's already December!
I've heard from several of you with queries regarding leaf pickup, given how late leaves fell this year. Well, the Streets Division heard you, and will be offering a "last chance" leaf pickup next week. You must get your … [read more]
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Snow emergency TONIGHT through Thursday, Neighborhood meetings on housing developments, New district lines, Announcements and Events
December 28, 2021 9:13 PM
Hello neighbors,
The end of a calendar year is often a time for reflection. We look back on our accomplishments and our stumbles, good times and bad. And we always hope for a better year to come.
It’s been an eventful year for me, taking the reins as your new Alder, under the expert … [read more]
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No election 2/15, Hollaback and Center for Black Excellence & Culture webinars tomorrow, redevelopment updates, events and announcements
February 14, 2022 9:16 PM
Hello neighbors,
You may be wondering why we don’t have an election on February 15 – we don’t have a primary for any local election. Ultimately, we should all be concerned about this, and its impact on our democracy. With no competition, there’s no reason for people to campaign. And with no … [read more]
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Metro network redesign meeting, LORC, project updates, events and announcements
February 23, 2022 9:19 PM
Hello neighbors,
There will be a Metro Network Redesign community meeting TOMORROW, February 24 at 6pm. I want to stress how important it is for anyone who rides the bus – or would do so if it were more convenient – to engage in this process. There are multiple service changes proposed for our … [read more]
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Street sweeping at night, neighborhood meeting March 10, Metro redesign meeting March 22, University Ave reconstruction updates
March 2, 2022 9:56 PM
Hello neighbors,
Please be advised that street sweepers will be out at night performing sweeping operations to clear the streets of sand during this warm stretch. There are sometimes complaints about the noise – please know this noise is minimal and brief, and results in improved health of our … [read more]
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Voting, Development, Metro redesign, MPD listening sessions, Sidewalks and utility poles, Events and announcements
March 28, 2022 7:08 PM
Hello neighbors,
A few updates and reminders this week:
Voting
The spring election is next Tuesday, April 5. Please check your polling place at myvote.wi.gov if you have not already voted absentee, as many polling places have changed due to redistricting and the pandemic. Polls will … [read more]
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Wear orange tomorrow, events and announcements
June 2, 2022 7:05 PM
Hello neighbors,
In general, I am a positive, optimistic person. It has been really, really challenging to uphold that persona lately. I am both deeply saddened by the incomprehensible lives lost to gun violence, and enraged at the people in positions of power who seem unmoved to do anything … [read more]
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Next election August 9, events & announcements
June 27, 2022 11:04 PM
Hello neighbors,
If recent events tell us nothing else, it’s that elections have consequences. The next election is the partisan primary on August 9. I know this is a common time for vacations, so if you will be away, please request your absentee ballot as soon as possible. Visit myvote.wi.gov … [read more]
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VOTE August 9, West High and University Ave construction impacts, events and announcements
August 8, 2022 10:48 PM
Hello neighbors,
Tuesday August 9 is voting day! Please check myvote.wi.gov to ensure you know your polling place if you have not already voted absentee. A number of residents were not aware that polling locations have changed.
Traffic changes near West High
With the construction at West … [read more]
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Voter registration day, Beware of folks asking for personal info, Public Information Meetings, Events & Announcements
September 20, 2022 8:29 PM
Hello neighbors,
I'm a little late to the party, but today is National Voter Registration Day! I sincerely hope that if you are reading this message that you are registered to vote, and that you will encourage all of your friends and family to do so as well.
The Madison City Clerk's office … [read more]
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Budget, Public Information Meetings, Events and Announcements
October 13, 2022 9:43 PM
Hello neighbors,
In case you missed it, the 2023 Operating Budget has been released. This is in addition to the Capital Budget, which was released earlier. You are invited to review all budget information at https://www.cityofmadison.com/finance/budget/2023
In addition to public comment … [read more]
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Voting location updates, Meetings, events and announcements
November 1, 2022 8:03 PM
Hello neighbors,
I know you’ve had a million reminders to get out and vote, so consider this your one additional reminder!
If your November 8 polling place changed since the last election, you should have received a postcard from the Clerk’s office. If you want to double check, please see … [read more]
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Public meeting on family definition Monday 7pm, public meeting on historic districts in TOD Jan 12, Be salt wise, events and announcements
December 18, 2022 9:02 PM
Hello neighbors,
Reminder that there will be a public information meeting tomorrow, December 19 at 7pm regarding the proposed changes to the "Family Definition" for zoning purposes. Staff will provide a presentation, and Q & A will follow. The meeting will be virtual. Please register in … [read more]
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Power surge/outage, "Family Definition" update, events and announcements
January 31, 2023 10:32 PM
Hello neighbors,
I am so sorry to hear how many of you were impacted by the surge and power outage that occurred as a result of a driver hitting MG&E equipment on Friday. I know there has been significant damage to many people’s furnaces and appliances, particularly those that were not … [read more]
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Stay vigilant, Family definition at Council Tuesday, Public Information Meetings, Announcements
February 24, 2023 6:28 PM
Hello neighbors,
I want to make you aware of something, not to alarm you, but to keep you vigilant. Tomorrow, Saturday February 25, has been dubbed a “National Day of Hate” by anti-Semitic white supremacist groups. Online chatter, monitored by federal agencies, has described calls for … [read more]
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Building Energy Savings code, staff report on housing speculation with revision of family definition, apply for the MadCAP utility savings program, overnight street sweeping starts tonight
March 5, 2023 11:41 AM
Hello neighbors,
On Tuesday March 7 at the Common Council meeting, we will be taking up the Building Energy Savings Code, for which I am a proud sponsor. In Madison, commercial buildings are responsible for 30% of carbon emissions, and large commercial buildings account for a substantial … [read more]
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