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A group of alders is introducing a set of changes to the City of Madison’s ordinances to streamline the process for local businesses seeking an Entertainment License for indoor live music.

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2025 Small Business FAM Tour! Join us on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. as we kick off National Small Business Week with an inspiring welcome address by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. Following this, our…

Alder Nasra Wehelie invites you to attend her final D7 Lunch and Learn, a unique opportunity to learn and engage. Featuring Interim Police Chief John Patterson and Captain Timothy Patton, this event is the culmination of Alder Wehelie's commitment…

The City of Madison’s Common Council voted Tuesday to approve a set of changes to the zoning code designed to support the creation of more types of housing.

Alder Nasra Wehelie is excited to continue her Lunch and Learn session for this month, featuring Traffic Engineering on Thursday, February 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. Whether you drive, bike, or walk, this virtual Lunch and Learn will offer residents a…

The City of Madison Common Council signed off Tuesday night on nearly $950,000 in grants to 13 community agencies that serve older adults in Madison. The decisions are the culmination of a months-long funding application process.

Alder Nasra Wehelie will kick off the 2025 new year by hosting a virtual lunch and learn featuring Water Utility General Manager Krishna Kumar on Thursday, January 23, from 12 to 1 p.m. Kumar will discuss the Madison Customer Assistance Program (…

Alder Nasra Wehelie of District 7 is pleased to announce her upcoming Lunch and Learn on Thursday, December 12, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This virtual event is designed to provide information on the City of Madison's winter services and what folks…

City of Madison residents have entrusted elected officials to carry out the will of the people and make difficult decisions on behalf of the entire community.

Alder Nasra Wehelie of District 7 is pleased to announce her upcoming Lunch and Learn on Thursday, November 21, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This event is designed to provide information focused on business financial support programs, citywide grants and…

In a collaborative effort to boost civic engagement in Madison's Latinx community, the Latino Professionals Associations of Greater Madison and the Office of the Common Council will host a Virtual Fireside Chat with Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole on…

The City of Madison is faced with an unprecedented operating budget gap of $22M due to population growth, the lingering economic disruption from COVID, and state levy limit constraints, which have made it difficult for the City to cover the…

Join Alder John Guequierre of District 19 on Wednesday, October 16, for the third session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series. This series invites attendees to explore balancing cuts with maintaining core operations. The third session will…

Join Alder John Guequierre of District 19 on Thursday, October 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for the second session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series, will start with a brief review of the reasons for Madison’s deficit and referendum. Then, take an…

Alder John Guequierre of District 19 has planned a series of three educational sessions with accessibility and inclusivity at the heart of these sessions. Alder Guequierre invites residents to think critically about what is needed to create and…

The City of Madison Common Council approved the first two Area Plans under the City’s new Planning Framework Tuesday night with few changes beyond what had already been proposed by City boards, committees, and commissions.

The City of Madison Common Council approved a change to the city’s zoning code Tuesday night to expand the existing downtown affordable housing incentive so it can be used to create more affordable housing specifically for college students.

Alder Nasra Wehelie is excited to resume her monthly Lunch and Learns starting Thursday, September 19, from 12 – 1 p.m. This Lunch and Learn will feature staff from the Community Development Division (CDD), who will discuss how the 2025 budget…

After eight weeks of review from several City of Madison Boards, Commissions, and Committees, the first two Area Plans from the City’s new planning framework are up for a final vote at the September 10, 2024 meeting of the Common Council.

Due to an excessive heat warning, tomorrow’s town hall regarding the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park will be held in virtual format only. For those who registered via Eventbrite before 2 p.m. today, you will receive an email from Alder Sabrina…