Last week, I traveled to the 28th annual United Nations “Conference of the Parties” negotiations on climate commitments, more commonly described as COP28. Held in a different location each year, COP meetings are the international forums where…
At this year’s November Team City Awards ceremony, we gathered to celebrate five outstanding City of Madison employees and five outstanding City Teams of various backgrounds for their work in a wide variety of City services.
Energy efficiency is an effective and local way to way to combat the climate crisis and comes with many co-benefits. Beyond the primary benefits of decreasing fossil fuel consumption, reduced energy demand through energy efficiency can improve…
The death of a child is the worst thing any city faces. It shocks our sensibilities and hurts our hearts. My thoughts are with the family, friends, classmates, and neighbors of these young victims. The entire community is in mourning for the young…
Each fall, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans and celebrating Hispanic and Latine American culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15.
It is a pivotal time for climate action in our community, and the City is working to update Madison’s Sustainability Plan to guide our work into the future. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on this important issue.
It is a pivotal…
Child care is a critical resource for our community. The City of Madison has advocated for quality child care for almost 50 years – investing considerable time and energy through its accreditation system working with providers to attain and maintain…