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Alder Regina Vidaver

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Alder Regina Vidaver

Council Office

Common Council Office:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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Alder Vidaver’s Updates

Tag: BRT

Budget, transit and community planning, events

Hello neighbors, Last night, the Common Council took public comment on the City’s Operating Budget. The budget will be further discussed by the Finance Committee on October 25 starting at 4:30pm, and public comment is welcome via email or by joining the meeting. I’ll just note that there are a … [read more]

Homecoming, BRT, Redistricting, Streets, and Events

Hello neighbors, This weekend is Badger Homecoming Weekend. Please be aware of the following: Langdon Street and surrounding streets will start to close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29 for the UW Homecoming Parade. Langdon Street between North Lake Street and Wisconsin Avenue will … [read more]

Redistricting, budget, events, etc.

Hello neighbors, Whew! Things have been really busy for the Common Council these days. Last Tuesday, we passed the updated redistricting maps. District 5 will largely remain the same, with a slight extension of the western boundary to Midvale Blvd., shifting District 11's boundaries also … [read more]

Council updates, planned developments, events, and transportation updates

Hello neighbors, Some updates from last night’s Common Council meeting that may be of interest: The declawing of cats in Madison will be banned. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) will be allowed as a permitted use rather than a conditional use. Bicycle parking will be allowed in front, … [read more]

Metro network redesign meeting, LORC, project updates, events and announcements

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]

Packed Common Council meeting agenda Tuesday night

Hello neighbors, A quick update to let you know that this week’s City Council meeting is going to be a doozy. There are a number of issues of general interest on the agenda, including: Recycling recovery charge New FAQ on this from the Streets Department See blog posts from my … [read more]

West High reconstruction, potholes, water main flushing, metro redesign, planning and zoning, events and announcements

Hello neighbors, Several of you have contacted me wondering about the construction happening at West High. The most consolidated information has been posted to the MMSD site. But if you really want to dig into the details, all of the plans are available through legistar: Main … [read more]

VOTE, metro redesign, dogs in parks, events and announcements

Hello neighbors, Unbeknownst to me, my day job contact information was printed in the Regent Neighborhood Association newsletter. Please do not use that information to contact me regarding City business. If you need to contact me, please send email (preferred) to District5@CityofMadison.com or … [read more]

Public meeting on family definition Monday 7pm, public meeting on historic districts in TOD Jan 12, Be salt wise, events and announcements

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]

Stay vigilant, Family definition at Council Tuesday, Public Information Meetings, Announcements

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]

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

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]

Metro construction public information Tuesday, Events and announcements

Hello neighbors, It seems we’re not quite out of winter yet, so please, keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice, and remember to sweep up and properly dispose of any excess salt that remains once your sidewalk is dry. Please note there are multiple road closures happening in relation to … [read more]

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