District 6 Blog

It is a great honor to be re-elected as your Alder for District 6. Over the last year, I have learned a LOT.

This week and next there will be virtual public meetings to help guide the future of the playgrounds at James Madison Park and Orton Park. Get more info and register for the Zoom sessions below.

I recently spoke with Bruce Bobsen of Apex Property Management about his six-story apartment proposal for the four lots on Winnebago and Merry Streets. The short version is that this proposal will not be moving forward in the near term.

On Tuesday, there will be a public meeting to discuss playground replacement at six Madison Parks, including Orton Park and James Madison Park. There will be future meetings to do a deep-dive and solicit neighbor input on each of these parks.

Neighborhood Development MeetingThere will be a meeting on Monday, December 8 at 6:30pm, to discuss Michael Matty’s development proposal for 203 N Blount Street.

On Monday, December 8 at 6:30pm, please join me for a virtual neighborhood meeting to discuss Michael Matty’s development proposal for 203 N Blount Street.

First big snowstorm of the season incoming! Five inches? Five feet? Snowfall is notoriously difficult to predict. But here is some info to help guide your weekend plans.

On 11/11, the MNA and SASY P&D Committees met along with 30 area residents to hear Apex’ proposal for development on lots near Winnebago St, Merry St and the Yahara. There’s much uncertainty around this proposal, so I'd like to lay out some…

The City of Madison invites you to the Downtown Alders Meet and Greet on Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 pm at the Madison Senior Center. This informal event provides the community with an opportunity to connect with alders representing the downtown area.

There is talk that some alders may introduce an amendment tonight to eliminate the Office of the Independent Monitor and transfer these funds to the Police Department for implementing police body cams. I cannot support such an amendment.