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COVID-19

  • Honoring Madison’s Health Care Heroes Battling COVID-19 posted February 2, 2021

    Tonight, as we mark the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison, the City is honoring the Health Care Heroes who have carried us through the pandemic, including Public Health Madison and Dane County, and all the health care providers and staff at UnityPoint Health-Meriter,

    Tags: COVID-19, health care heroes
  • Madison Wins Salute To Local Government Awards -Effective Response to COVID-19 Challenge posted October 29, 2020

    I’m pleased to share with you some statewide recognition our City is receiving, because of the work of two strong women and their amazing staff.

    Category: Equity
    Tags: COVID-19, Statewide Award for Janel Heinrich
  • COVID and Campus posted August 31, 2020

    UW-Madison is an important part of our community. In this era of COVID, we recognize that decisions made on campus will affect the rest of our community.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Housing and Homelessness in the World of COVID-19 posted August 18, 2020

    From the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking care of our homeless neighbors has been a priority. The City and County collaborated to get more than 500 vulnerable people off the streets and into safer settings that allowed for physical distancing.

    Category: Affordable Housing
    Tags: COVID-19, housing, homelessness
  • Local Municipalities Need Federal Pandemic Relief posted July 24, 2020

    I wanted to share a recent letter I sent to our Wisconsin congressional delegation as they consider funding for local governments devastated by the effects of COVID-19. Federal relief during this pandemic is crucial.

    Category: Equity
    Tags: COVID-19, federal relief
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council Members Write to Sheriff Mahoney posted June 9, 2020

    On June 3, I joined with members of the Madison Common Council and wrote to Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney to ask that he considering placing incarcerated individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 into the healthcare system.

    The letter is printed in full below.

    Category: Equity
    Tags: COVID-19
  • "Streatery" Restaurant Recovery Program- A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway posted May 28, 2020

    It goes without saying that COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge to our residents and our economy. This pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the restaurant industry, having been unable to serve indoor or outdoor dining customers since March 23, 2020.

    Tags: Streatery, COVID-19
  • Phase One Reopening Begins Today in Madison posted May 26, 2020

    Last week, Public Health Madison & Dane County released Forward Dane, a phased reopening plan for Dane County during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Tags: COVID-19, Forward Dane
  • Wear your Cloth Facial Coverings this Memorial Day Weekend! posted May 22, 2020

    Boating. Grilling out. Beverages. Picnics. Flags. Memories. Here in Madison, we know how to celebrate the start of summer. But summer this year will be different from any in our lifetimes.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • A Message from the Mayor About the Heroes Act in Congress posted May 21, 2020

    I wanted to let you know that here at the City of Madison, our staff have worked thousands of hours responding to the COVID-19 pandemic – transporting people to the hospital, working on contact tracing the ill, setting up emergency shelters for the homeless, supporting essential workers with bus

    Tags: COVID-19
  • City of Madison Invests in the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Chamber of Commerce to Help Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis posted May 19, 2020

    Equity is a top priority for the City of Madison. Our communities of color have disproportionately felt the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and businesses owned by people of color here are struggling.

    Tags: COVID-19, Business
  • Public Health Madison and Dane County Announces Preparation Phase to Open Up Businesses in Dane County posted May 18, 2020

    Today, Janel Heinrich, the Director of Public Health Madison and Dane County issued a “Forward Dane County Plan,” a road map for how and when our county will open its economy based on the progress the community makes on a series of metrics including our testing rate, our positivity rate and the p

    Tags: COVID-19, Forward Dane
  • Data and Science Will Guide Our Decision Making posted May 14, 2020

    Last evening, I was pleased to join Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) Director Janel Heinrich and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi as a new countywide public health order was issued to protect the health and safety of residents.

    Tags: COVID-19, Safer at Home
  • Community Testing Site Now Available at Alliant Energy Center posted May 12, 2020

    On April 20th, Governor Evers released the Badger Bounce Back plan – a multi-step, data-driven plan to reopen the economy while protecting everybody’s health.

    Tags: COVID-19, Testing
  • Friday Good News Updates posted May 8, 2020

    Friday Good News Updates

    It is Friday, and as promised, I want to share some good news as we begin the weekend. I am pleased to announce the unveiling of the City’s new initiative LOOK FORWARD.

    Tags: COVID-19, Look Forward
  • An Update on our Community and COVID-19. posted May 7, 2020

    Thank you again for staying home, for maintaining social distance when you need to go out and for wearing facial coverings. You are making a difference as we work to flatten the curve.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Homegrown Harvests During the Badger Bounce Back posted May 6, 2020

    While we are all staying home due to COVID-19, interest is surging in home gardening. Many people sheltering in place are looking for things to do to keep themselves – and their kids - occupied.

    Tags: COVID-19, gardening
  • Contact Tracing’s Role in Re-Opening Wisconsin posted May 5, 2020

    On April 20th, Governor Evers released the Badger Bounce Back plan – a phased and data-driven plan for re-opening Wisconsin’s economy. The plan calls for a number of criteria to be met in order to move the next phase of re-opening the economy.

    Tags: COVID-19, contact tracing
  • A Friday Update of Some Good News and Opportunities from Mayor Rhodes-Conway posted May 1, 2020

    I really like the idea of ending the week on a positive note, so let me start by again saying thank you! Thank you for staying home, for maintaining social distancing, washing your hands regularly and wearing a face covering when you need to go out.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Testing: Why It Matters to Re-Opening the Economy, What it Takes, and Where Things Stand posted April 30, 2020

    All we want right now is a return to some semblance of normalcy. We want to see our loved ones, go to work, and send our kids to school. But even more than that, we want to know that we and our loved ones are safe.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • How Dangerous Is This Virus? How COVID-19 Attacks the Body posted April 29, 2020

    COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, starts when someone is infected, likely by the virus being carried in droplets from an infected person’s cough, sneeze, or breath.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Learning from the Past posted April 28, 2020

    Back in 1918, Wisconsin was struck by a devastating respiratory illness about six weeks before the end of World War I. Like today, a virus was being spread simply by the droplets emerging from people’s mouths when they coughed or sneezed.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding Mental Health Care and COVID-19 posted April 27, 2020

    As we continue to receive new and evolving information on COVID-19/coronavirus, many aspects of our daily work and personal routines are requiring adjustments. The unpredictability and changes in routines resulting from COVID-19 is creating stress in the workplace and with our families.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Some Opportunities During this Pandemic posted April 24, 2020

    The partnerships, the creativity and the kindness offer a silver lining to this pandemic and Safer at Home order. As the weeks wear on, I think Friday is a good day to share positive updates. Please send me yours at mayor@cityofmadison.org.

    Tags: COVID-19, parks, Madison Police
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway posted April 23, 2020

    I know many of us are getting weary of staying home and physical distancing during this pandemic, but look at the chart below to see how our Safer at Home efforts are working. We are indeed flattening the curve, but we need to continue to do so. Thanks for your efforts and patience!

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Earth Day in the Time of COVID-19 posted April 22, 2020

    On April 22, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day has a long and proud history here in Wisconsin. Our own Senator Gaylord Nelson help create Earth Day and spread grassroots environmental activism around the country at a time when rivers were so polluted they caught on fire.

    Tags: COVID-19, Earth Day
  • Badger Bounce Back - a Path to a Safer Recovery posted April 21, 2020

    Badger-Bounce-Back it’s a clever title, but what does it mean?

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement in Support of First Responders during the COVID-19 Pandemic posted April 20, 2020

    Yesterday’s fire on our City’s west side serves as a stark reminder that our first responders continue to place themselves in harm’s way in order to keep us safe throughout this pandemic.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Some good news from Mayor Rhodes-Conway posted April 17, 2020

    I was speaking to a group of employees who are hit hard by this pandemic this week, and although I could not talk about a specific end to this challenge, I did share that if there was a silver lining, it was that we have all formed so many partnerships.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway posted April 16, 2020

    We made it through an election during a pandemic! It was certainly not an election I would have chosen to hold, but despite the risks, thousands of area residents exercised their right to vote.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 and Some Essential City Services posted April 15, 2020

    While we work together to stay healthy and support each other, I wanted to share that there are many City services and work continuing. We have hundreds of employees deployed in the field performing essential services. Hundreds more are teleworking to keep the business of the city going.

    Category: Sustainability
    Tags: COVID-19, City services
  • Homeless Services – Response to COVID-19 Pandemic-A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway posted April 14, 2020

    Acting rapidly to protect the homeless community and prevent the spread of the virus, the City of Madison and Dane County worked swiftly to launch a concerted effort designed to protect highly vulnerable, unhoused persons during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Tags: COVID-19, homelessness
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement Regarding Community Gardens and COVID-19 posted April 13, 2020
    Category: Sustainability
    Tags: COVID-19, gardens, food
  • City of Madison Looking for COVID-19 Cloth Face Covering Donations posted April 10, 2020

    As we work together to protect each other and our community, I am asking local businesses and residents to help provide cloth face coverings for essential city staff who cannot work from home.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Let’s Double Down on Physical Distancing and Social Solidarity posted April 9, 2020

    I am asking for your patience and vigilance as you follow our public health orders and maintain strong physical distancing and social solidarity.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Thank you for Supporting Our Elections! A Message from Mayor Rhodes- Conway posted April 8, 2020

    The polls for our spring elections closed at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, and we now all wait to hear the results of our votes on April 13, the date by which all absentee ballots must be received (they also must be postmarked by April 7).

    Tags: COVID-19, voting
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Update on COVID-19 posted April 6, 2020

    As I write this message, I am heartened that Governor Evers has issued an Executive Order delaying our election, but along with you, I await the next ruling from the courts before I breathe easy.

    Tags: COVID-19
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    Tags: COVID-19
  • Reaching Out and Helping Others posted April 3, 2020

    One of the bright spots in these troubled times is the great work City staff are doing for each other and our community. I want to share a few of these stories with you, and I encourage you to share more with us.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Rejecting Racism in Our Community posted April 2, 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic has often brought out the best in people, however we have also seen troubling behavior directed at Asian Americans in our community. I will not cite specific instances as I never want to call attention to these expressions of hate.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Transportation in Regards to COVID-19 posted April 1, 2020

    The City’s Department of Transportation—Traffic Engineering, Metro Transit, and the Parking Utility—have had to respond rapidly to changing needs in our community over the past 10 days.

    Category: Transit
    Tags: COVID-19, transportation
  • Wisconsin is the Only State in the Nation Moving Forward with an Election at this Stage of the Pandemic posted March 31, 2020

    Madison is Asking a Federal Court to Postpone the Election, Consider Mail-in Ballot

    Tags: COVID-19, elections
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Satya posted March 30, 2020

    Staff from the City of Madison are continuing to partner with Public Health, Madison & Dane County (PHMDC), as well as the County Executive’s office, local schools, the State of Wisconsin and federal agencies to “flatten the curve,” protect the public and lessen the effects of this pandemic o

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Complete the Census and Encourage Others to Join You! posted March 27, 2020

    The 2020 Census is here. As so much of our focus is appropriately on our community response to COVID-19, it remains critical that everyone who lives in Madison and Dane County completes the census and is counted.

    Tags: COVID-19, Census
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Protecting the Homeless posted March 26, 2020

    The City and County are collaborating to protect residents that are without housing, most of whom are served through the shelter system.

    Tags: COVID-19, homeless
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on How to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 posted March 25, 2020

    It’s interesting to think back several weeks when we had not even heard of the term ‘social distancing’. I’m not a fan of the term – I prefer social solidarity and physical distancing. But whatever you call it, it’s now part of our everyday lives.

    Tags: COVID-19, Health, social distance
  • City of Madison Actions on Coronavirus: Updated March 24 posted March 24, 2020

    The City of Madison has been working around the clock since before the first Dane County case on February 5th to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and protect our community.

    Tags: COVID-19, food, Census, voting, homelessness
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Message Today at the Press Conference with the County Executive and Public Health Director posted March 23, 2020

    First I want to say that my deepest sympathies go out to the families in Wisconsin who have lost loved ones to this virus and I want to thank the Governor for taking further steps today to stress the seriousness of this situation.

    Tags: COVID-19, Health, food, Business, Safety
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Food with Regards to COVID-19 posted March 20, 2020

    During this public health emergency, the City of Madison is focused on making sure our most vulnerable residents continue to have reliable access to food.

    Tags: COVID-19, food, Coronavirus
  • Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Voting with Regard to COVID-19 posted March 19, 2020

    Voting is one of our most important democratic responsibilities and rights. And while the COVID-19 pandemic raises a host of unique challenges to voting this year, it remains just ask important as ever.

    Tags: COVID-19, voting, Coronavirus
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Local Business with Regards to COVID-19 posted March 18, 2020

    The City’s most immediate actions in response to the quick moving COVID-19 crisis have been to develop critical emergency operations, support our front line workers, and create responsive childcare, food, and housing systems for our community’s most vulnerable populations.

    Tags: Business, COVID-19, Coronavirus
  • Taking Care of Children posted March 17, 2020

    The City of Madison is deeply involved in the coordination of childcare arrangements for medical personnel, protective service members and essential City services staff.

    Tags: Children, Child Care, COVID-19
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Statement on City of Madison Actions on Coronavirus posted March 16, 2020

    The City of Madison has been working around the clock since before the first Dane County case on February 5th to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and protect our community.

    Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
  • Our best defense is our collective action posted March 13, 2020

    Sharing this important information from Public Health of Madison and Dane County

    Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19

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2023
March
  • Open House for Upcoming Plans in Northeast Area
  • How Madison Can Help with Your Spring-Cleaning
  • Mayor’s Remarks from Today’s Press Conference Regarding Planned Salvation Army Shelter
  • Dane CORE 2.0 Rental Assistance Program Applications to End May 31
  • A Look Back on 2 Years of ARPA’s Impact on Madison
  • City Honors Tibet Day with Flag Raising and Mayoral Proclamation
  • Madison Declares Today International Women’s Day
  • Join Us for "In Her Boots" Documentary to See the Story of 40+ Years of Women in the Madison Fire Department
  • The MOST Support for Our Young People
February
  • Celebrating Our Olbrich Garden Volunteers
  • February #TeamCity Awards Celebrate Outstanding Staff Across City
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Remarks at President Biden's Feb 8th Visit to Madison
  • Celebrate Black History in February and Every Month
January
  • Stay Informed with Madison’s NEW Vision Zero Quarterly Newsletter
  • Madison Honored with Clean Energy Pioneer Award by RENEW Wisconsin
  • The 38th annual Madison-Dane County MLK Day Observance
  • Madison- Kanifing Sister City Delegation Strengthens Ties and Deepens Collaborations
2022
December
  • December 2022 #TeamCity Awards
  • Streatery Program Celebrates a Successful 2022!
  • Mayor’s Remarks at Historic Bus Rapid Transit Groundbreaking
  • Complete Green Streets Initiative Moving Forward
  • Mayor’s Remarks at December Public Safety Briefing
  • Celebrate Love with Music this Perfect Harmony Chorus Day
  • The CDA’s Early Designs for Redeveloping the Triangle are Taking Shape
November
  • Mayor and Alders Propose to Allow More Development Near High Capacity Transit
  • Join the City in Supporting Small Businesses By Shopping Local This Holiday Season
  • Madison CARES, City’s Mobile Emergency Service for Behavior Health Calls, Releases End-of-Year Report
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Issues Proclamation Declaring November 2022 Homeless Awareness Month in Madison
  • As We Honor Traffic Accident Victims, Let’s Commit to Making our Streets Safer
  • Madison Receives EPA Funding to Improve Air Quality Monitoring and Tackle Health Disparities
  • New Sustainability and Resilience Website is Live
  • Support for Community Facilities Now Available
  • Don't Miss Your Opportunity: Get Signed Up for Health Insurance During Open Enrollment
October
  • City Honors Outstanding Youth Workers for 2022 Lights On Afterschool Day
  • Long-Time Employees Honored at October #TeamCity Ceremony
  • City and MGE Continue Partnership to Achieve Climate and Energy Goals
  • Let’s Get to 10,000 Pounds Composted by October 25!
  • Dane County Climate Champions
  • City of Madison Transforms Absentee Ballot Boxes
  • Celebrating Summer’s Successes
  • Climate Action Spotlight – 15 Ways Madison is Leading on Climate
September
  • Madison’s Celebration of African Immigrant Heritage
  • City Thanks MG&E Foundation
  • Seniors in Madison Empowered to Age Well During National Senior Center Month
  • Parks Alive – Building Strong Neighborhoods
  • The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Win for Climate and our Community
  • Prioritizing Affordable Housing, Climate Resiliency, and Strong Neighborhoods in My 2023 Executive Capital Budget
August
  • Wanda Fullmore Interns Continue Making a Difference in Madison
  • Public Safety Briefing, Remarks by the Mayor
  • Remarks to Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit
July
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin-Madison 60th Anniversary Celebration
  • Madison Youth Stay Engaged through Diverse Summer Programming
  • Vote in the August Partisan Primary
  • In-Person Team City Awards Celebrate Collaborative Staff and Teams
June
  • MadLit is Back this Summer
  • We’re Working to Make Madison Safer this Summer
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade
  • Opposing the Overturning of Roe v. Wade and Establishing City Policy with Regard to the Potential Criminalization of Abortion
  • Welcoming Our Afghan Neighbors on World Refugee Day
  • Madison Raises Juneteenth Independence Day Flag
  • Madison Flies Progress Flag for Pride Month
May
  • Summer Violence Prevention Strategies Focus on Youth Engagement
  • New Large Item Collection System a Resounding Success
  • 2022 Make Music Madison
  • Team City Awardees Exemplify City Values
  • Public Health Announces $1 Million in Funding for Anti-Violence Work
  • Community Engagement Results in Amendments to Transit Network Redesign Draft Plan
  • Declaring May 11 Rebecca Blank Day in the City of Madison
  • Earth Month’s a Wrap!
  • Enjoy the Madison Arts Scene with Gallery Night
  • Plan, Use, Create, Scrap: A New Approach to Food Waste
April
  • Madison’s Pollinator Pledge Reaffirmed
  • Congratulations to the 2022 Neighborhood Grant Recipients!
  • Unanimous Approval of Site for Men’s Homeless Shelter
  • Continued Collaborative Efforts for Safe Roads
  • MadiSUN Launch Event
  • Ukraine Solidarity Proclamation
  • Vision Zero Action Plan Overview
  • City of Madison Green Power Program Featured by US DOE
March
  • Celebrating Earth Day All Month in the City of Madison
  • Sharing Your Ballot Drop Box Stories as the Wisconsin Supreme Court Weighs the Future of Drop Boxes
  • City CARES Team for Mental Health Emergencies Now Answering Calls City-Wide
  • Make a Plan to Vote for the April 5 Spring Election
  • Madison Lends a Helping Hand to Our Undocumented Immigrant Population
  • The City of Madison is Celebrating Women’s History Month
  • Financial Assistance to Homeowners Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Now Available via Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program
  • Artists at Work
  • Give us your Feedback on the Transit Network Draft Plan
  • March #TeamCity Awards Celebrate Individuals and Teams Who Go Above and Beyond
  • Permanent Streatery Program Proposed
February
  • Become an AASPIRE Intern with the City Today
  • Madison Supports State Standards for PFAS
  • Supporting Amtrak’s Right-of-Way to Bring Passenger Rail to Madison
  • Olbrich Gardens-Thanking our Volunteers
  • Madison Supports State Standards for PFAS
  • Voting Rights Under Attack – Share Your Ballot Drop Box Stories
  • Nationwide Safe Streets Approach Supports Madison’s Vision Zero
  • ARPA Allocations Connect Vulnerable Madisonians to Basic Needs
  • How to Get the Most Out of Tax Season
  • Funds Are Still Available for WEDC Main Street Bounceback Grant
  • Madison’s Language Access Plan and Bilingual Pay Differential
  • Madison Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community
  • Madison Common Council Recognizes February 2022 as Black History Month
  • Black History Month at Madison Libraries
January
  • Gun Bills in Legislature Make Problem Worse Not Better
  • Winter Fun in Madison Parks 2022
  • The City Continues to Prioritize Traffic Safety
  • You are Invited to the 37th Annual Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday
  • Façade Grants Beautify Downtown & Neighborhood Businesses
  • Team City Awards Recognize Outstanding Employees
  • Supporting a Diverse, Local Business Community
2021
December
  • Housing Forward Update
  • Streets Division Updates
  • Voicing Support for State Surface Water Standards on PFAS
  • Update on City Progress on the Unsheltered at Reindahl Park
  • Voicing Support for State Drinking Water Standards on PFAS
  • City of Madison is a 2021 Digital Cities Winner!
November
  • Update on City Progress Addressing Unsheltered Homelessness
  • Madison’s 2022 Budget Funds Three New Multilingual Community Connectors
  • Madison Proclaims November 25 - December 10, 2021 as “16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence
  • City Moves Forward on Help for Unsheltered
  • Office of City Attorney Sends Letter to Special Counsel
  • City of Madison Celebrates Exciting Groundbreaking Season in Affordable Housing
October
  • Operation Fresh Start is Saving Landscapes and Changing Lives of Madison Youth
  • Olbrich Gardens-A Crown Jewel of the City-Now Even Better
  • Fleet Gathering 2.0 Showcases Sustainable Efforts
  • Today is Indigenous Peoples Day in Madison
  • September #TeamCity Awards Celebrate 5 Outstanding City Staff Members
  • Mayor Satya: Proper Place for Gableman Interviews is in Front of Capitol Committee
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Releases 2022 Executive Operating Budget
  • Traffic Safety Efforts Continue on East Washington Avenue
September
  • Voter Registration Drives at 19 City Locations on National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, Sept. 28
  • Tell Us What You Think of Metro’s Service Map Options!
  • Recognizing September 15, 2021, through October 15, 2021, as Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Update on City Plans for the Unsheltered
  • Redistricting & You
  • 24th Annual Madison Bike Week celebrates biking for transportation, leisure, and fitness
  • Madison’s Multifaceted Response to Gun Violence
  • Public Information Meeting for Town of Madison Residents
  • Safer Streets Start with You
  • City Working to Prevent Evictions and Ensure Household Stability
August
  • Announcing My 2022 Executive Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
  • Madison CARES
  • Madison Out-of-School Time (MOST) recognizes eleven Outstanding Youth Workers for their dedication and creativity supporting youth during the pandemic
  • Age Friendly Communities
  • ARPA Allocations Keep Valuable Youth Employment Programs Alive
  • Sina Davis Movies in the Park - Entertainment and Community
  • Madison Joins the Cities Race to Zero
  • 2021 Assembly Bill 414: Legislation attacking anti-racism and anti-sexism training for government employees
  • Celebrating Olbrich’s Volunteer Crew
  • No Shortage of City Employees to Honor - Meet our Newest #TeamCity Award Winners
July
  • Help Available to Renters as Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
  • Disability Pride Month: Making Madison Accessible via Transit
  • First ARPA Funds Bridge Gap for Many of Madison’s Marginalized Communities
  • Honoring Carmella Harris with the Reverend Wright Human Rights Award
  • Watch: Council Briefing on Bus Rapid Transit or “Metro Rapid”
  • More Mad Lit Dancing and Fun in the Works
  • Not a single traffic death is acceptable
  • The Bubbler Gives Madison Youth a Voice through Art
  • Bus Rapid Transit an Opportunity for Revitalization
  • Legislature’s Budget Bill Undermines State’s COVID Recovery
June
  • The Wisconsin Legislature’s Attack on Your Body
  • City of Madison Receives $10,000 from Healthy Babies Grant Initiative to Improve Children’s Health and Reduce Disparities
  • Celebrating Madison Fleet Services New Home
  • Mayor Proposes Millions in Federal Funds to Support Housing, Shelter, Businesses, Youth, and Violence Prevention
  • The Train is Back on the Table
  • Madison Commemorates and Celebrates Juneteenth
  • City of Madison CARES: Public Information Session for Alternative Crisis Response Team Scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22
  • Madison Fire Leads the Way
  • Madison Guaranteed Income Advisory Task Force Convenes Kick-off Meeting
  • Third Team City Award Ceremony of 2021 Recognizes Five
  • Madison Common Council Condemns Anti-Trans Bills in State Legislature
  • Building an Equitable Music Ecosystem
May
  • City and MMSD Partner to Provide Free Summer Bus Passes to All Middle and High School Students for the First Time
  • Four Legged Partners Helping with Invasive Species
  • Madison’s Libraries Now Open
  • Madison Declares Saturday Harvey Milk Day
  • City’s MadiSUN Program Showcases Solar Installation at Linden Cohousing
  • Looking Back On Our Pandemic Response
  • Mayor Announces Madison Pop-Up Shop Initiative
  • State Legislature Targeting Madison's Snazzy Vote Drop Boxes
  • Slower Speeds Save Lives and 20 is Plenty
  • Helping Homeless Families in Madison
  • Madison Guaranteed Income Pilot Raises More than $300,000 from Local Donors
April
  • Shape the Future of Metro Service! Take Our Survey Today
  • Announcing Climate Forward
  • How Madison Made an Impact on Failing Food Systems During COVID-19
  • Many Resources Available for Residents Seeking Financial Assistance Due to COVID-19 Hardship
  • Mayor’s “Housing Forward” Sets Vision for Madison
  • Midwest Mayors Write Secretary Buttigieg to Urge Expansion of Amtrak’s Hiawatha Line
  • Celebrate National Library Week
  • Celebrating National Community Development Week
  • A (Pandemic) Year in the Life of Olbrich Gardens
  • Get Green with the City this Spring
March
  • #TeamCity Awards
  • The American Rescue Plan Act is an economic lifeline and a bridge to our future
  • Be Informed: Check Out Advisory Referendum Questions on the April 6 Ballot
  • Governor Evers Proposes Long-Needed Action on Climate Change
  • A Big Step Forward for Madison's Homeless Services
  • Metro Should Deliver Front Door Transit Service
  • Celebrating International Women's Day
  • Progress Underway on Creation of Alternative Emergency Responders
  • March 1: A Day of Remembrance and Recovery
February
  • Supporting the Federal Equality Act
  • Health Insurance Resources Available to Madisonians
  • Supporting Small Business
  • Emergency Rental Assistance: Local and Federal
  • New Administration Takes Action on Immigration
  • Black History Month Resources & Events from Madison Public Library
  • Black History Month
  • Madison Applauds President Biden’s Announcement that All Federal Fleets Will Be 100% Electric
  • Supporting Our Unsheltered Neighbors
  • Recognizing February 2021 as Black History Month in the City of Madison.
  • Honoring Madison’s Health Care Heroes Battling COVID-19
  • Reckoning with the Past, Writing the Future – Thoughts on Black History Month
  • Mayoral Proclamation for Madison Native Karlin Younger
January
  • Madison Featured as a Climate-Change Haven
  • Madison Joins National Gun Violence Survivors Week Movement and Pledge
  • Fifty Years and Counting
  • Madison Kicks off 2021 with #Teamcity Awards Focused on Teamwork
  • An Open Letter to Our New President and Vice President
  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Ya Estan Disponibles Los Fondos Para La Siguiente Ronda Del Programa De Proteccion De Pago (PPP)
  • Next Round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding Available
  • Growing our Housing Options in Madison with Cooperatives
  • Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • City Buildings and Fleet Named Dane County Climate Champions
  • Madison Parks Keep You Active Outdoors this Winter
2020
December
  • A Message from the Streets Division-This Winter will be Different
  • City Program to Support Small Businesses Underway
  • Team City Awards
  • Supporting Local Business and Each Other
  • Safer to Report Harassment Under our New Policy
  • Madison to Receive up to $500,000 to Support Guaranteed Income Pilot
  • Madison Receives Highest Possible Score in Human Rights Campaign Annual Report
  • Centering Racial Equity and Social Justice
  • Displacement of Elderly Residents
November
  • An Open Letter In Support of Meaningful Conversation and Action to Address Systemic Racism in Government and all American Institutions
  • Eight Can’t Wait
  • Addressing Racial Bias Within City Government
  • Building an Inclusive Workplace
  • Budget Spotlight: Housing and Community Services
  • Madison ACRE Participants
  • Shared Streets, Let’s Plan for Next Year
  • The Federal Government Must Mitigate the Impacts of any F-35 Deployment
  • Millions Available to Support Community-Based Organizations That Provide Affordable Housing
  • Budget Spotlight: Equitable Economic Development Programs
  • Federal Support for Alternative Crisis Response Teams
  • Mayoral Proclamation: Election Hero Day
October
  • Madison Clerk’s Office Honored for Safe, Secure Elections in the Midst of a Pandemic
  • Madison Wins Salute To Local Government Awards -Effective Response to COVID-19 Challenge
  • Five Mayors, One Challenge
  • Asking Everyone to Do Their Part
  • New Leaf & Yard Waste Pickup Schedule
  • Vote Early Day is Saturday, October 24th
  • In-Person Absentee Voting Underway
  • Obama Highlights Madison Civilian Oversight Board
  • The City's Financial Resources Hotline has been Launched
  • Tough Choices on the Budget
  • Millions of Dollars to Support Affordable Housing in Madison
  • 2021 Executive Operating Budget Message
  • Reimagining Public Safety - Progress and Budget Priorities
September
  • Madison Votes Podcast is Live
  • Madison's Second #TeamCity Recognition Ceremony
  • Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
August
  • COVID and Campus
  • Update on City Work Related to Criminal Justice Reform, Crime Prevention, and Racial Disparities
  • Overcoming Federal Election Subversion
  • Housing and Homelessness in the World of COVID-19
  • Urban League and City of Madison Announce Wealth-Building Partnership
July
  • Cast your ballot today!
  • Pandemic Assistance for our Immigrant Residents-with clarifying information
  • Local Municipalities Need Federal Pandemic Relief
  • Seeking Support for Equitable Community Access to Elections
  • Request to Public Service Commission to Extend Utility Shut-Off Moratorium
  • The Need for Federal Pandemic Relief
  • City's Streatery Program Growing Fast
  • Mask Up Madison
June
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway and City Leaders Announce Agreement to End School Resource Officer Contract
  • Juneteenth-A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Dream Up and Dream Big-Dream Up Programs Advance
  • Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council Members Write to Sheriff Mahoney
  • Now Is Time For Change
  • Join me in Supporting President Obama’s Call to Action on Police Reform
  • Madison Mayor Tells Trump Not to Deploy the Military Against Protestors - Supports Rep. Pocan’s Bill to Require Congressional Authorization
  • Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Commemorating Breonna Taylor
  • Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway
May
  • Pride Survives
  • "Streatery" Restaurant Recovery Program- A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Phase One Reopening Begins Today in Madison
  • Wear your Cloth Facial Coverings this Memorial Day Weekend!
  • A Message from the Mayor About the Heroes Act in Congress
  • City of Madison Invests in the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Chamber of Commerce to Help Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis
  • Public Health Madison and Dane County Announces Preparation Phase to Open Up Businesses in Dane County
  • Data and Science Will Guide Our Decision Making
  • Meet Justin Stuehrenberg- Metro Transit’s New General Manager
  • Community Testing Site Now Available at Alliant Energy Center
  • Your 2020 Census form – An Easy and Safe Way to Help our Community
  • Friday Good News Updates
  • An Update on our Community and COVID-19.
  • Homegrown Harvests During the Badger Bounce Back
  • Contact Tracing’s Role in Re-Opening Wisconsin
  • A Friday Update of Some Good News and Opportunities from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
April
  • COVID-19 Testing: Why It Matters to Re-Opening the Economy, What it Takes, and Where Things Stand
  • How Dangerous Is This Virus? How COVID-19 Attacks the Body
  • Learning from the Past
  • A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding Mental Health Care and COVID-19
  • Some Opportunities During this Pandemic
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Earth Day in the Time of COVID-19
  • Badger Bounce Back - a Path to a Safer Recovery
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement in Support of First Responders during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Some good news from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • COVID-19 and Some Essential City Services
  • Homeless Services – Response to COVID-19 Pandemic-A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement Regarding Community Gardens and COVID-19
  • City of Madison Looking for COVID-19 Cloth Face Covering Donations
  • Let’s Double Down on Physical Distancing and Social Solidarity
  • Thank you for Supporting Our Elections! A Message from Mayor Rhodes- Conway
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Update on COVID-19
  • Tus Tswv Zos Rhodes-Conway Daim Ntawv Qhia Txog Tsis Txhob Xaiv Ntsej Xaiv Muag Hauv Lus Zej Zog
  • Reaching Out and Helping Others
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Rejecting Racism in Our Community
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Transportation in Regards to COVID-19
March
  • Wisconsin is the Only State in the Nation Moving Forward with an Election at this Stage of the Pandemic
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Satya
  • Complete the Census and Encourage Others to Join You!
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Protecting the Homeless
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on How to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
  • City of Madison Actions on Coronavirus: Updated March 24
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Message Today at the Press Conference with the County Executive and Public Health Director
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Food with Regards to COVID-19
  • Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Voting with Regard to COVID-19
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Local Business with Regards to COVID-19
  • Taking Care of Children
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Statement on City of Madison Actions on Coronavirus
  • Our best defense is our collective action
February
  • The F-35 Final Environmental Impact Statement, Additional Information and Timeline
  • Commemorating Black History Month
  • Madison #TeamCity Recognition Ceremony #1
January
  • Statement by Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the Passing of Detective Nicholas Ryan
2019
December
  • My Position on PFAS
November
  • Comments Regarding F-35 Draft Environmental Impact Statement FR #2018-02468
October
  • Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable 2019
  • Not My Kind of Tea: Keeping Leaf Tea from Entering Our Lakes
September
  • MetroForward>> a Rapid Transit Plan to Decrease Congestion, Combat Climate Change and Build the Backbone for a Vibrant Economy
  • City Staff Memo & Maps on F-35 Environmental Impact Statement
  • 2020 Executive Capital Budget & Capital Improvement Plan
August
  • 100+ Days
  • Mental Health and Emergency Response
July
  • Madisonians Step Up!
  • City of Madison Update on Downtown Power Outage
  • MAYOR SATYA STATEMENT ON THE DOWNTOWN POWER OUTAGE
  • Top of State Street Issues Can't Be Ignored
June
  • Spotlight on One of Our AASPIRE Interns
  • Fleet Services Apprentice-Firestone Challenge Award Winner
May
  • Welcome and Congratulations to the 62nd Class of Madison Police Department Recruits
  • Celebrate Infrastructure Week, Hop on Metro Transit

Category

Uncategorized

  • Open House for Upcoming Plans in Northeast Area
  • Mayor’s Remarks from Today’s Press Conference Regarding Planned Salvation Army Shelter
  • A Look Back on 2 Years of ARPA’s Impact on Madison
  • City Honors Tibet Day with Flag Raising and Mayoral Proclamation
  • Join Us for "In Her Boots" Documentary to See the Story of 40+ Years of Women in the Madison Fire Department
  • The MOST Support for Our Young People
  • Celebrating Our Olbrich Garden Volunteers
  • February #TeamCity Awards Celebrate Outstanding Staff Across City
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Remarks at President Biden's Feb 8th Visit to Madison
  • Celebrate Black History in February and Every Month
  • The 38th annual Madison-Dane County MLK Day Observance
  • Madison- Kanifing Sister City Delegation Strengthens Ties and Deepens Collaborations
  • December 2022 #TeamCity Awards
  • Streatery Program Celebrates a Successful 2022!
  • Complete Green Streets Initiative Moving Forward
  • Mayor’s Remarks at December Public Safety Briefing
  • Madison CARES, City’s Mobile Emergency Service for Behavior Health Calls, Releases End-of-Year Report
  • As We Honor Traffic Accident Victims, Let’s Commit to Making our Streets Safer
  • Support for Community Facilities Now Available
  • Long-Time Employees Honored at October #TeamCity Ceremony
  • City of Madison Transforms Absentee Ballot Boxes
  • Celebrating Summer’s Successes
  • Madison’s Celebration of African Immigrant Heritage
  • Parks Alive – Building Strong Neighborhoods
  • Wanda Fullmore Interns Continue Making a Difference in Madison
  • Public Safety Briefing, Remarks by the Mayor
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin-Madison 60th Anniversary Celebration
  • Madison Youth Stay Engaged through Diverse Summer Programming
  • Vote in the August Partisan Primary
  • In-Person Team City Awards Celebrate Collaborative Staff and Teams
  • MadLit is Back this Summer
  • Opposing the Overturning of Roe v. Wade and Establishing City Policy with Regard to the Potential Criminalization of Abortion
  • Welcoming Our Afghan Neighbors on World Refugee Day
  • Summer Violence Prevention Strategies Focus on Youth Engagement
  • New Large Item Collection System a Resounding Success
  • 2022 Make Music Madison
  • Team City Awardees Exemplify City Values
  • Public Health Announces $1 Million in Funding for Anti-Violence Work
  • Declaring May 11 Rebecca Blank Day in the City of Madison
  • Enjoy the Madison Arts Scene with Gallery Night
  • Congratulations to the 2022 Neighborhood Grant Recipients!
  • Unanimous Approval of Site for Men’s Homeless Shelter
  • Ukraine Solidarity Proclamation
  • Sharing Your Ballot Drop Box Stories as the Wisconsin Supreme Court Weighs the Future of Drop Boxes
  • City CARES Team for Mental Health Emergencies Now Answering Calls City-Wide
  • Make a Plan to Vote for the April 5 Spring Election
  • Artists at Work
  • March #TeamCity Awards Celebrate Individuals and Teams Who Go Above and Beyond
  • Permanent Streatery Program Proposed
  • Olbrich Gardens-Thanking our Volunteers
  • Funds Are Still Available for WEDC Main Street Bounceback Grant
  • Gun Bills in Legislature Make Problem Worse Not Better
  • Winter Fun in Madison Parks 2022
  • Façade Grants Beautify Downtown & Neighborhood Businesses
  • Team City Awards Recognize Outstanding Employees
  • Streets Division Updates
  • Madison Proclaims November 25 - December 10, 2021 as “16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence
  • Office of City Attorney Sends Letter to Special Counsel
  • Operation Fresh Start is Saving Landscapes and Changing Lives of Madison Youth
  • Today is Indigenous Peoples Day in Madison
  • September #TeamCity Awards Celebrate 5 Outstanding City Staff Members
  • Mayor Satya: Proper Place for Gableman Interviews is in Front of Capitol Committee
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Releases 2022 Executive Operating Budget
  • Voter Registration Drives at 19 City Locations on National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, Sept. 28
  • Redistricting & You
  • Madison’s Multifaceted Response to Gun Violence
  • Public Information Meeting for Town of Madison Residents
  • Safer Streets Start with You
  • Announcing My 2022 Executive Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
  • Madison Out-of-School Time (MOST) recognizes eleven Outstanding Youth Workers for their dedication and creativity supporting youth during the pandemic
  • Age Friendly Communities
  • ARPA Allocations Keep Valuable Youth Employment Programs Alive
  • Sina Davis Movies in the Park - Entertainment and Community
  • Celebrating Olbrich’s Volunteer Crew
  • No Shortage of City Employees to Honor - Meet our Newest #TeamCity Award Winners
  • Honoring Carmella Harris with the Reverend Wright Human Rights Award
  • More Mad Lit Dancing and Fun in the Works
  • Not a single traffic death is acceptable
  • Legislature’s Budget Bill Undermines State’s COVID Recovery
  • The Wisconsin Legislature’s Attack on Your Body
  • City of Madison Receives $10,000 from Healthy Babies Grant Initiative to Improve Children’s Health and Reduce Disparities
  • Mayor Proposes Millions in Federal Funds to Support Housing, Shelter, Businesses, Youth, and Violence Prevention
  • City of Madison CARES: Public Information Session for Alternative Crisis Response Team Scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22
  • Madison Guaranteed Income Advisory Task Force Convenes Kick-off Meeting
  • Third Team City Award Ceremony of 2021 Recognizes Five
  • Madison’s Libraries Now Open
  • Madison Declares Saturday Harvey Milk Day
  • City’s MadiSUN Program Showcases Solar Installation at Linden Cohousing
  • Looking Back On Our Pandemic Response
  • State Legislature Targeting Madison's Snazzy Vote Drop Boxes
  • Slower Speeds Save Lives and 20 is Plenty
  • Helping Homeless Families in Madison
  • How Madison Made an Impact on Failing Food Systems During COVID-19
  • Celebrate National Library Week
  • The American Rescue Plan Act is an economic lifeline and a bridge to our future
  • Be Informed: Check Out Advisory Referendum Questions on the April 6 Ballot
  • A Big Step Forward for Madison's Homeless Services
  • Progress Underway on Creation of Alternative Emergency Responders
  • March 1: A Day of Remembrance and Recovery
  • Supporting Our Unsheltered Neighbors
  • Honoring Madison’s Health Care Heroes Battling COVID-19
  • Mayoral Proclamation for Madison Native Karlin Younger
  • Fifty Years and Counting
  • Team City Awards
  • Eight Can’t Wait
  • Mayoral Proclamation: Election Hero Day
  • Madison Clerk’s Office Honored for Safe, Secure Elections in the Midst of a Pandemic
  • Asking Everyone to Do Their Part
  • In-Person Absentee Voting Underway
  • Tough Choices on the Budget
  • Madison's Second #TeamCity Recognition Ceremony
  • COVID and Campus
  • Cast your ballot today!
  • City's Streatery Program Growing Fast
  • Dream Up and Dream Big-Dream Up Programs Advance
  • Madison Mayor Tells Trump Not to Deploy the Military Against Protestors - Supports Rep. Pocan’s Bill to Require Congressional Authorization
  • Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Pride Survives
  • "Streatery" Restaurant Recovery Program- A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Phase One Reopening Begins Today in Madison
  • Wear your Cloth Facial Coverings this Memorial Day Weekend!
  • A Message from the Mayor About the Heroes Act in Congress
  • City of Madison Invests in the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Chamber of Commerce to Help Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis
  • Public Health Madison and Dane County Announces Preparation Phase to Open Up Businesses in Dane County
  • Data and Science Will Guide Our Decision Making
  • Meet Justin Stuehrenberg- Metro Transit’s New General Manager
  • Community Testing Site Now Available at Alliant Energy Center
  • Your 2020 Census form – An Easy and Safe Way to Help our Community
  • Friday Good News Updates
  • An Update on our Community and COVID-19.
  • Homegrown Harvests During the Badger Bounce Back
  • Contact Tracing’s Role in Re-Opening Wisconsin
  • A Friday Update of Some Good News and Opportunities from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • COVID-19 Testing: Why It Matters to Re-Opening the Economy, What it Takes, and Where Things Stand
  • How Dangerous Is This Virus? How COVID-19 Attacks the Body
  • Learning from the Past
  • A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding Mental Health Care and COVID-19
  • Some Opportunities During this Pandemic
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Earth Day in the Time of COVID-19
  • Badger Bounce Back - a Path to a Safer Recovery
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement in Support of First Responders during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Some good news from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Homeless Services – Response to COVID-19 Pandemic-A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • City of Madison Looking for COVID-19 Cloth Face Covering Donations
  • Let’s Double Down on Physical Distancing and Social Solidarity
  • Thank you for Supporting Our Elections! A Message from Mayor Rhodes- Conway
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Update on COVID-19
  • Tus Tswv Zos Rhodes-Conway Daim Ntawv Qhia Txog Tsis Txhob Xaiv Ntsej Xaiv Muag Hauv Lus Zej Zog
  • Reaching Out and Helping Others
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Rejecting Racism in Our Community
  • Wisconsin is the Only State in the Nation Moving Forward with an Election at this Stage of the Pandemic
  • COVID-19 Update from Mayor Satya
  • Complete the Census and Encourage Others to Join You!
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Protecting the Homeless
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on How to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
  • City of Madison Actions on Coronavirus: Updated March 24
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Message Today at the Press Conference with the County Executive and Public Health Director
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Food with Regards to COVID-19
  • Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Voting with Regard to COVID-19
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Local Business with Regards to COVID-19
  • Taking Care of Children
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway Statement on City of Madison Actions on Coronavirus
  • Our best defense is our collective action
  • The F-35 Final Environmental Impact Statement, Additional Information and Timeline
  • Statement by Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the Passing of Detective Nicholas Ryan
  • Comments Regarding F-35 Draft Environmental Impact Statement FR #2018-02468
  • City Staff Memo & Maps on F-35 Environmental Impact Statement

Affordable Housing

  • Dane CORE 2.0 Rental Assistance Program Applications to End May 31
  • The CDA’s Early Designs for Redeveloping the Triangle are Taking Shape
  • Mayor and Alders Propose to Allow More Development Near High Capacity Transit
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Issues Proclamation Declaring November 2022 Homeless Awareness Month in Madison
  • City Thanks MG&E Foundation
  • Prioritizing Affordable Housing, Climate Resiliency, and Strong Neighborhoods in My 2023 Executive Capital Budget
  • Financial Assistance to Homeowners Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Now Available via Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program
  • Housing Forward Update
  • Update on City Progress on the Unsheltered at Reindahl Park
  • Update on City Progress Addressing Unsheltered Homelessness
  • City of Madison Celebrates Exciting Groundbreaking Season in Affordable Housing
  • City Working to Prevent Evictions and Ensure Household Stability
  • Help Available to Renters as Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
  • Announcing Climate Forward
  • Many Resources Available for Residents Seeking Financial Assistance Due to COVID-19 Hardship
  • Mayor’s “Housing Forward” Sets Vision for Madison
  • Celebrating National Community Development Week
  • #TeamCity Awards
  • Emergency Rental Assistance: Local and Federal
  • Madison Kicks off 2021 with #Teamcity Awards Focused on Teamwork
  • Growing our Housing Options in Madison with Cooperatives
  • Madison to Receive up to $500,000 to Support Guaranteed Income Pilot
  • Displacement of Elderly Residents
  • Budget Spotlight: Housing and Community Services
  • Madison ACRE Participants
  • Millions Available to Support Community-Based Organizations That Provide Affordable Housing
  • The City's Financial Resources Hotline has been Launched
  • Millions of Dollars to Support Affordable Housing in Madison
  • 2021 Executive Operating Budget Message
  • Housing and Homelessness in the World of COVID-19
  • Urban League and City of Madison Announce Wealth-Building Partnership
  • The Need for Federal Pandemic Relief
  • Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable 2019
  • 2020 Executive Capital Budget & Capital Improvement Plan
  • 100+ Days

Equity

  • Madison Declares Today International Women’s Day
  • Celebrate Love with Music this Perfect Harmony Chorus Day
  • Join the City in Supporting Small Businesses By Shopping Local This Holiday Season
  • Don't Miss Your Opportunity: Get Signed Up for Health Insurance During Open Enrollment
  • City Honors Outstanding Youth Workers for 2022 Lights On Afterschool Day
  • City Thanks MG&E Foundation
  • Seniors in Madison Empowered to Age Well During National Senior Center Month
  • Remarks to Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit
  • We’re Working to Make Madison Safer this Summer
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade
  • Madison Raises Juneteenth Independence Day Flag
  • Madison Flies Progress Flag for Pride Month
  • Madison Lends a Helping Hand to Our Undocumented Immigrant Population
  • The City of Madison is Celebrating Women’s History Month
  • Become an AASPIRE Intern with the City Today
  • Voting Rights Under Attack – Share Your Ballot Drop Box Stories
  • Nationwide Safe Streets Approach Supports Madison’s Vision Zero
  • ARPA Allocations Connect Vulnerable Madisonians to Basic Needs
  • How to Get the Most Out of Tax Season
  • Madison’s Language Access Plan and Bilingual Pay Differential
  • Madison Stands in Solidarity with the Jewish Community
  • Madison Common Council Recognizes February 2022 as Black History Month
  • Black History Month at Madison Libraries
  • You are Invited to the 37th Annual Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday
  • Supporting a Diverse, Local Business Community
  • Update on City Progress on the Unsheltered at Reindahl Park
  • City of Madison is a 2021 Digital Cities Winner!
  • Madison’s 2022 Budget Funds Three New Multilingual Community Connectors
  • City Moves Forward on Help for Unsheltered
  • Olbrich Gardens-A Crown Jewel of the City-Now Even Better
  • Recognizing September 15, 2021, through October 15, 2021, as Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Update on City Plans for the Unsheltered
  • Madison CARES
  • 2021 Assembly Bill 414: Legislation attacking anti-racism and anti-sexism training for government employees
  • Disability Pride Month: Making Madison Accessible via Transit
  • First ARPA Funds Bridge Gap for Many of Madison’s Marginalized Communities
  • The Bubbler Gives Madison Youth a Voice through Art
  • Madison Commemorates and Celebrates Juneteenth
  • Madison Common Council Condemns Anti-Trans Bills in State Legislature
  • Building an Equitable Music Ecosystem
  • Mayor Announces Madison Pop-Up Shop Initiative
  • Madison Guaranteed Income Pilot Raises More than $300,000 from Local Donors
  • Announcing Climate Forward
  • Mayor’s “Housing Forward” Sets Vision for Madison
  • Celebrating National Community Development Week
  • #TeamCity Awards
  • Celebrating International Women's Day
  • Supporting the Federal Equality Act
  • Health Insurance Resources Available to Madisonians
  • Supporting Small Business
  • Emergency Rental Assistance: Local and Federal
  • New Administration Takes Action on Immigration
  • Black History Month Resources & Events from Madison Public Library
  • Black History Month
  • Recognizing February 2021 as Black History Month in the City of Madison.
  • Reckoning with the Past, Writing the Future – Thoughts on Black History Month
  • Madison Joins National Gun Violence Survivors Week Movement and Pledge
  • Madison Kicks off 2021 with #Teamcity Awards Focused on Teamwork
  • An Open Letter to Our New President and Vice President
  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Ya Estan Disponibles Los Fondos Para La Siguiente Ronda Del Programa De Proteccion De Pago (PPP)
  • Next Round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding Available
  • Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Madison Parks Keep You Active Outdoors this Winter
  • A Message from the Streets Division-This Winter will be Different
  • City Program to Support Small Businesses Underway
  • Supporting Local Business and Each Other
  • Safer to Report Harassment Under our New Policy
  • Madison to Receive up to $500,000 to Support Guaranteed Income Pilot
  • Madison Receives Highest Possible Score in Human Rights Campaign Annual Report
  • Centering Racial Equity and Social Justice
  • Displacement of Elderly Residents
  • An Open Letter In Support of Meaningful Conversation and Action to Address Systemic Racism in Government and all American Institutions
  • Addressing Racial Bias Within City Government
  • Building an Inclusive Workplace
  • Madison ACRE Participants
  • Shared Streets, Let’s Plan for Next Year
  • The Federal Government Must Mitigate the Impacts of any F-35 Deployment
  • Budget Spotlight: Equitable Economic Development Programs
  • Federal Support for Alternative Crisis Response Teams
  • Madison Wins Salute To Local Government Awards -Effective Response to COVID-19 Challenge
  • Five Mayors, One Challenge
  • Vote Early Day is Saturday, October 24th
  • Obama Highlights Madison Civilian Oversight Board
  • The City's Financial Resources Hotline has been Launched
  • 2021 Executive Operating Budget Message
  • Reimagining Public Safety - Progress and Budget Priorities
  • Madison Votes Podcast is Live
  • Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
  • Update on City Work Related to Criminal Justice Reform, Crime Prevention, and Racial Disparities
  • Overcoming Federal Election Subversion
  • Urban League and City of Madison Announce Wealth-Building Partnership
  • Pandemic Assistance for our Immigrant Residents-with clarifying information
  • Local Municipalities Need Federal Pandemic Relief
  • Seeking Support for Equitable Community Access to Elections
  • Request to Public Service Commission to Extend Utility Shut-Off Moratorium
  • The Need for Federal Pandemic Relief
  • Mask Up Madison
  • Mayor Rhodes-Conway and City Leaders Announce Agreement to End School Resource Officer Contract
  • Juneteenth-A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
  • Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council Members Write to Sheriff Mahoney
  • Now Is Time For Change
  • Join me in Supporting President Obama’s Call to Action on Police Reform
  • Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Commemorating Breonna Taylor
  • Commemorating Black History Month
  • Madison #TeamCity Recognition Ceremony #1
  • Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable 2019
  • 2020 Executive Capital Budget & Capital Improvement Plan
  • 100+ Days
  • Mental Health and Emergency Response
  • Madisonians Step Up!
  • City of Madison Update on Downtown Power Outage
  • MAYOR SATYA STATEMENT ON THE DOWNTOWN POWER OUTAGE
  • Top of State Street Issues Can't Be Ignored
  • Fleet Services Apprentice-Firestone Challenge Award Winner
  • Welcome and Congratulations to the 62nd Class of Madison Police Department Recruits

Sustainability

  • How Madison Can Help with Your Spring-Cleaning
  • Madison Honored with Clean Energy Pioneer Award by RENEW Wisconsin
  • Mayor’s Remarks at Historic Bus Rapid Transit Groundbreaking
  • The CDA’s Early Designs for Redeveloping the Triangle are Taking Shape
  • Madison Receives EPA Funding to Improve Air Quality Monitoring and Tackle Health Disparities
  • New Sustainability and Resilience Website is Live
  • City and MGE Continue Partnership to Achieve Climate and Energy Goals
  • Let’s Get to 10,000 Pounds Composted by October 25!
  • Dane County Climate Champions
  • Climate Action Spotlight – 15 Ways Madison is Leading on Climate
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  • Watch: Council Briefing on Bus Rapid Transit or “Metro Rapid”
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  • City and MMSD Partner to Provide Free Summer Bus Passes to All Middle and High School Students for the First Time
  • Shape the Future of Metro Service! Take Our Survey Today
  • Announcing Climate Forward
  • Midwest Mayors Write Secretary Buttigieg to Urge Expansion of Amtrak’s Hiawatha Line
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  • Madison Kicks off 2021 with #Teamcity Awards Focused on Teamwork
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  • A Message from the Streets Division-This Winter will be Different
  • 2021 Executive Operating Budget Message
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