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Mayor Rhodes-Conway has appointed Rachel Darken as the City of Madison’s new Fleet Service Superintendent within the Public Works Department.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlie Romines to the position of Public Works Director.

Looking at a drafting document, you see black lines, perfect measurements, important proportions and a lot of detail for a new project or space.

While most of typical construction is about to-do lists from planning before and completing a punch list post build, the most important part on City of Madison Pri

Observing for the minimum, may be required for Chapter 27 of the Madison General Ordinances when deciding if a building is safe enough to occupy, but if you've eve

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."   

In 2026, owners of commercial buildings over 25,000 square feet are required to benchmark their energy use by June 30.

On a sunny winter day, echoes a big grinding sound cutting through sharp winds over desolate brown Yahara Golf Course greens.

The City of Madison is proud to join the nationally recognized Women in Construction Week, March 1-7, 2026.   

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and several members of the Common Council are advancing legislation to reduce utility bills for low-income families in Madison.

Today is primary Election Day in Madison. 

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…

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.

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 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.

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

The City of Madison has raised its green building requirements for all City-owned facilities.

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway proudly announced this year’s recipients of the City-County Humanitarian Awards honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Madison’s Housing Tracker shows steady progress toward the goal of adding 15,000 new homes of all types by 2030, with its latest update providing preliminary year-end totals for 2025.

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the dedicated employees of the City, and to our whole community.