Common Council

Hello neighbors,

I have been getting lots of questions from folks about the referendum on the ballot regarding Alder terms. The sponsoring Alder, Alder Paulsen, and our City Attorney spoke to WORT FM about this change, and provided an excellent explanation. This referendum is binding, so please do investigate it fully prior to voting!

And, speaking of voting, in person absentee voting begins Tuesday, March 21. If you requested an absentee ballot by mail, that should arrive to you this week, if it has not already. You are also invited to vote at your local polling place on Election Day, which is Tuesday, April 4. Sample ballots are available.

Events

• Northeast Area Plan Open House – March 29, 6-7pm, Madison College, Truax Main Building, 1701 Wright St., Rm D1630: The City of Madison’s Planning Division is excited to announce an Open House for its Northeast Area Plan. The Open House is part of ongoing community outreach efforts to engage with residents about land use, housing, transit, streets, bike, paths, and other community facilities in the region.
• Madison Parks Earth Day Challenge – April 22, 10am-12pm. Madison Parks is seeking more than 900 volunteers at 60+ parks to assist with trash pickup, raking, weeding, removing sticks, and more. All ages are welcome to participate. Advanced registration is required for anyone 10 years and older.

Announcements

• Interested in helping neighborhood residents participate in the Northeast or West Area planning process?  The City of Madison is funding 4-5 Community Partner/Navigator positions that will conduct outreach to current residents, property owners, business owners, and other stakeholders, with a particular emphasis on low and moderate income communities. Applications due March 20!

  • Northeast Area Plan Community Partner/Navigator guidelines and application
  • West Area Plan Community Partner/Navigator guidelines and application 
• Lake Monona Waterfront Challenge: Your input is needed! Please respond by March 23.
• The We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest Returns April 3: Madison Public Library will once again host the We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest in collaboration with Forward Madison FC  and the Wisconsin Book Festival  with support from the Madison Public Library Foundation  in the spring of 2023.
• Dane CORE 2.0 Rental Assistance Program Applications to Close May 31.
• Madison Wells Meet Proposed Federal PFAS Standards
• Moving Forward Capital City Path Extension to Connect Glacial Drumlin State Trail

Take care,

Regina Vidaver