District 6 Blog

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway introduced her 2025 Executive Capital Budget last week and on Monday and Tuesday, the Finance Committee will receive presentations from agencies about their proposed infrastructure (roads, bikeways, parks, water and storm…

This weekend is Ironman! Street Closure for Ironman Triathlon: Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Half Ironman Triathlon on Saturday, September 7th and the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 8th.

Update on Rutledge St Reconstruction from City Engineering today:Capitol Underground has been awarded the contract to reconstruct Rutledge Street in 2025. The project will begin in the spring of 2025, typically early-mid April.The design team has…

This is a quiet week at the city. I added a highlight about the Transportation Commission agenda regarding the promised staff review of the Complete Green Streets Guidance. The report adds recommendations regarding prioritizing street trees and…

Last week the Council held a special meeting to adopt the resolution to authorize the $22M referendum to exceed the property tax levy limit in the City's 2025 Operating Budget. The resolution passed 17-2. I voted for it and will make the case for…

The Common Council takes up the question of authorizing and scheduling a referendum on Tuesday.

Hope you are enjoying the fun activities this weekend in the neighborhood including The Sessions at McPike Park and the return of Ride the Drive. Note that John Nolen and Willy St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic for several hours on Sunday.…

Flood Alert through Tuesday morning: Anyone living or visiting in the City of Madison should be aware and avoid any flooded area. Heavy rain is expected to move through the region and has the potential to create flash flooding. Some streets may…

WANT TO VOTE BY MAIL? REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT TODAY. With just two weeks remaining before the August 13 Partisan Primary, the City Clerk’s Office urges voters wishing to receive an absentee through the mail to submit their requests today. The Clerk’…

Traffic Engineering staff are presenting two options for a diverter at the E Mifflin Bike Blvd at Paterson, at the 5p Transportation Commission on Wednesday July 31. Agenda and registration info see agenda #8. Staff reviewed comments from the…