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Join Alder Derek Field of District 3 and Alder Sean O'Brien of District 16 for a public information meeting on the South Stoughton Road redesign project on Thursday, September 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. During this meeting, staff from the City…

We received six (6) applications from eligible District 1 residents interested in serving as the interim District 1 alder until April 20, 2027.Each of the following individuals will be invited to the next step in the process, which is an interview…

The City of Madison Common Council will host a virtual discussion regarding the City's response to recent protests and the subsequent reopening of Williamson and Baldwin Streets. This virtual discussion is scheduled for Monday, August 24,…

Join Alder Will Ochowicz of District 2 for an in-person discussion about traffic safety in the downtown area. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 25, in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building, from 6 to 8 PM. 

Granicus, our Legistar vendor, is reporting an intermittent issue with accessing documents on Legistar's website portal.  This is affecting all Granicus customers. Their status page reports: “… intermittent issue impacting InSite where some…

Due to heightened security concerns, the August 4 Common Council and Common Council Executive Committee (CCEC) meetings will be held in virtual format to ensure the safety of community members, City staff, and elected officials. The Common Council…

The shooting of Corey Ruiz by the Madison Police Department has caused immense pain throughout our community. My thoughts remain with Mr. Ruiz's family and loved ones. 

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 23, 2026Since learning there is a vigil tonight at 5 p.m., Council President Sabrina Madison has decided to postpone the Community Listening Session in order to attend. There will be an update when a new date and time is…

District 1 residents are invited to apply to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the current alder term.

Alder John W. Duncan, District 1, is resigning from the Madison Common Council, effective July 31, 2026. “My last day as your alder will be Friday, July 31, 2026. My husband and I have decided to move from Madison. While we are excited for this…

The City of Madison recently celebrated its second Disability Pride Flag Raising Ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The event took place on Wednesday, July 8, at 11:30 a.m. Alder Dina Nina Martinez-…

The Common Council invites residents to a meet-and-greet to connect and engage with Madison's Westside alders! This event offers a casual atmosphere where both alders and residents can discuss what matters most to them. It promises to be an evening…

The City of Madison Common Council voted to adopt the Southwest and Southeast Area Plans during its meeting on Tuesday, June 23.

Yesterday, the greater Madison area received new information regarding the death of Richard Lee Johnson. I intentionally did not respond immediately.

Alder Badri Lankella will continue his series of virtual learning sessions on Wednesday, June 17, from 12 PM to 1 PM. He will be joined by Aeiramique Glass, the Interim Independent Police Monitor. During this session, Glass will provide a brief…

In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council's annual Juneteenth recognition. It's a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for…

The Wisconsin-born-and-raised artist will create a two-sided interactive sculpture that represents the connection between recreation and learning.

Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June.

Today, the Madison Common Council smoothly transitioned to new leadership with a single nomination for both President and Vice President. Outgoing President Alder Regina Vidaver nominated Alder Sabrina Madison from District 17 for President, and…

On Tuesday, April 21, the Madison Common Council is excited to welcome two new alders: District 8 Alder-Elect Ellen Zhang and District 14 Alder-Elect Noah Lieberman! Both successfully won their campaigns in the spring election on April 7, 2026. We…