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Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway

Satya Rhodes-Conway is the 58th Mayor of Madison. She has extensive experience in local policy and practice, having worked with mayors across the country for over a decade, and serving three terms on the Madison Common Council. Elected in 2019, she is the city’s second female mayor and the first out LGBTQ person to serve as Mayor of Madison.

City Newsletter

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    Madison is a Welcoming City ☀️ posted

    Sustainability wins, Winter Salt Week, City updates, and more.

  • a person snowshoeing, snow covered trails as the sun sets through trees
    Image credit: Elliott Veith
    Winter Fun ❄️ posted

    Madison Public Library celebrates its anniversary with 150 artists, snow plow trading cards, and much more!

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    Time to weigh-in on the City Budget 📊 posted

    Now that Mayor Rhodes-Conway has released her Executive Budget Proposal, the Finance Committee will consider amendments at the Oct. 27 meeting, and the Common Council will take it up in early November.

News Releases

  • City of Madison Celebrates Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week posted

    The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has officially declared February 16–20, 2026, as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. The City of Madison is proud to recognize the 65 crossing guards who faithfully serve at intersections…

  • 2025 Housing Snapshot report published posted

    The City of Madison’s Department of Planning, Community, and Economic Development has published its 2025 Housing Snapshot report, providing the latest insights into the city’s housing trends.

  • Statement on Law Forward Case posted

    The City of Madison believes that all forms of voting — including absentee voting — should be encouraged, promoted and protected. That commitment to Madison voters and absentee voters in particular has been longstanding and will continue.

  • Mayor, community partners celebrate completion of ‘missing middle’ affordable homeownership project posted

    Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Ald. Sean O’Brien, and representatives from the Madison Area Community Land Trust celebrated the completion of new affordable homes in the Owl Creek neighborhood.

  • 2026 SEED Grants Cycle Now Open posted

    The City of Madison Food Policy Council is opening the 2026 SEED Grants cycle to address food access issues in our community.

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