Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will once again host public meetings on the City of Madison budget. The meetings will take place in August prior to the introduction of the Mayor's proposed 2008 capital and operating budgets.
"This is an important…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced the selection of former City Labor Relations Specialist Brad Wirtz as the Director of the Human Resources Department. Wirtz will replace Interim Human Resources Director Roger Goodwin who recently…
MADISON - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Rep. Spencer Black (D-Madison) raised concerns today that a video deregulation legislative proposal would weaken consumer protection, eliminate public access broadcasting and lead to massive utility cabinets that…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz praised today's action by the Senate Democrats to give the City of Madison and other municipalities the option of offering domestic partner benefits to their employees. Under current law, municipalities who offer…
Madison - With the school year coming to a close, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today offered his Top 10 List of fun things for kids to do in Madison this summer.
"Madison is a great place for a kid to spend the summer," said Mayor Cieslewicz. "From the…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said that the City of Madison will be taking a number of actions at tonight's Common Council meeting to improve neighborhoods throughout the community.
A resolution will be introduced for moving forward with the…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced the membership of the new Blue Ribbon Committee on Clean Elections. The new group was created to study the issue of public financing for local campaigns and provide recommendations to the Mayor and…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today regarding the passing of longtime city activist Jeff Erlanger:
"I was greatly saddened to learn about Jeff's passing. Jeff worked tirelessly to make Madison a better place,…
Madison - When the Goodman Pool on Madison's south side opens tomorrow, kids and their families will be keeping cool while solar-powered electricity is being generated above their heads.
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and the City of Madison have…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement regarding last night's shooting:
"Although murders are extremely rare in Madison, I am very concerned whenever a serious crime like this takes place. I am glad to hear that the alleged…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz praised last night's action of the Common Council to improve Madison Metro bus service. The Council approved two measures: the first authorizes the City to pursue an unlimited ride program for small businesses; the…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that Office of Community Services Director Dorothy Conniff will retire on September 4 after 30 years with the City of Madison. Conniff began employment in March, 1977 as the city's first child care…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced plans to build on the success of last year's Halloween event featuring involvement from Frank Productions. As in 2006, the 2007 Halloween celebration will feature live entertainment and a ticketing…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that longtime City Engineer Larry Nelson has agreed to extend his tour of duty with the City of Madison.
"Larry Nelson is an indispensable part of city government, and we are fortunate that he has agreed…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced that Joel Plant will be joining his staff. Plant currently serves as the Alcohol Policy Coordinator in a position jointly funded by the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
"Joel…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today wished a happy retirement to Interim Human Resources Director Roger Goodwin who is retiring on August 3 after 33 years of public service that included positions in federal, state, and local government.
"Roger…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz declared today "Clean Streets/Clean Lakes Day" to highlight the connection between the City of Madison's street sweeping program and the quality of our area lakes. Each year between May 1 and November 15 the City runs…