Madison’s economy continues to outperform the state and nation. Our unemployment rate is at historically low levels, with a 2.1% preliminary rate for April 2017. Home values increased 6 percent in 2016; real property values are up 10 percent. These…
An innovative partnership is addressing food insecurity for children and families in Madison again this summer. REAP Food Group, Madison Metropolitan School District, the City of Madison, Public Health Madison & Dane County and community…
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced today that Mahanth Joishy has been hired as the City’s Fleet Superintendent, replacing the recently retired Bill Vandenbrook.
Joishy has worked for nearly 16 years in New York City government as a fleet and…
It's not possible to count the number of people in Madison who are affected daily by hate, bigotry or discrimination. Hate crimes and hate incidents often go unreported, due to lack of trust of police, anxiety about publicity, or unawareness of what…
I join with the family, friends, and community of Darlene Horner, affectionately known as "Big Mama" as we mourn her death this week.
Big Mama epitomized revitalization of the Vera Court neighborhood by inspiring others. She truly led by example.…
The Department of Civil Rights - Equal Opportunities Division is seeking nominations for the Twentieth Annual Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. Nominations are due on May 26, 2017 and the award will be presented at the Common Council…
The long-awaited Madison Public Market is moving closer to reality. Plans are coming together and the project is expected to be under construction in 2018 and open in 2019. The vision is to create a vibrant, diverse, year-round market that supports…
The City of Madison is joining cities across the country today in proclaiming today Cities' Immigration Day of Action. America is a nation of immigrants, and wave after wave of immigrants seeking a better life have built our nation and brought…
The City of Madison's Affirmative Action Division, in concert with City Managers, sponsors paid internships to attract members of Affirmative Action target groups who are engaged in college level studies compatible with a Public Administration…
Madison Common Council members approved an ordinance change at their meeting February 28, ending the payment of subminimum wage to employees with disabilities. This change comes from the joint efforts by the Department of Civil Rights and the Human…
Governor Scott Walker sent a strong and unfortunate message to the people of Wisconsin by cutting funding for Farm to School programming in his 2017-2019 Executive Budget.
That message: The health of Wisconsin schoolchildren and vitality of…
City of Madison Weights and Measurement staff have determined that all gasoline pumps in the City are in full compliance with a new City ordinance requiring unique locking devices on gas pumps to protect consumers.
The Madison Common Council…
City of Madison Department of Civil Rights (DCR) Director Norman Davis announced today that Felicia Jones has joined the Department of Civil Rights as Affirmative Action Division Manager.
Ms. Jones comes to the City from the Wisconsin Department of…
The City’s insurance carrier, WMMIC, and the plaintiff settled the case and neither our office nor the City Attorney were involved in the settlement. Let me be clear in asserting that the City of Madison, who was not a party to the case, had no…
Ed’s death is a great loss for all of us. His impact as the driving force behind Fighting Bob Fest, laying the groundwork that allowed Bernie Sanders’ campaign to take hold, and providing personal advice and inspiration is a lasting legacy.
34 Cities and Counties, Including Madison, Sign On in Darweesh v. Trump Amicus Brief in the Eastern District of New York to challenge the President’s Executive Order on the Travel Restrictions from Seven Muslim-Majority Countries Signatory Cities…
The City of Madison is releasing an online survey and hosting a community meeting to gather ideas and input to improve the City’s Street Vending Program. Madison’s nationally recognized street vending scene includes unique food carts, talented…
The City of Madison has hired Tom Otto as its Economic Development Specialist. Based within the City’s Office of Business Resources and Economic Development Division, Tom’s work will focus on creating and implementing projects and strategies to…
The City of Madison, in partnership with Public Health Madison & Dane County, the Willy Street Co-op, UW Health’s Northeast Family Medical Center, and Second Harvest Food Bank’s HungerCare Coalition has just been awarded a $23,120 grant from…