Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today regarding Governor Doyle's state budget proposal:
"Governor Doyle's budget provides valuable new resources for local governments to provide basic services such as fire and police…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that in response to feedback from the public, the City of Madison will expand the selection of automated refuse cart sizes to include 35-gallon carts. Carts will also be offered in 65-gallon and 95-gallon…
Madison - A water main break was reported at 5:26 a.m. Saturday on the 100 block of West Main Street near the Capitol Square.
At 6:20 a.m., 911 monitoring systems indicated potential problems due to the flooding caused by this break. The flooding…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that innovative new programs such as automated recycling and a new initiative to recycle waste wood have pushed recycling rates in the City of Madison to new highs. In 2006, Madison diverted over 57% of its…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and County Executive Kathleen Falk were joined today by leaders from the YWCA, United Way and community service providers to announce the creation of "YW Transit." The new transportation service fills the void left…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that he will propose a binding referendum on any streetcar proposal that might emerge from a committee that is currently studying the idea. Cieslewicz plans to introduce a resolution at the next Common…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Madison Police Department leaders today outlined details for the proposed Downtown Safety Initiative. The mayor provided $100,000 in funding for the initiative in his 2007 budget, and asked Police Chief Noble Wray…
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following remarks in reaction to the Plan Commission's approval last night of the historic Cherokee land acquisition proposal:
"Last night was a major step forward in approving this historic agreement.…
Madison - City of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk today announced the recipients of their respective annual awards honoring community members who reflect the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The City and…
Madison - City of Madison online services for residents and businesses continued to grow in popularity in 2006, according to new statistics released today by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. The City processed over 86,000 transactions totaling $14.3 during…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that he is nominating leading environmentalist George Meyer to the Madison Board of Water Commissioners. Meyer, the former Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is one of the state’s…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that City leaders are taking steps to assist a number of Allied Drive residents facing eviction or relocation from their homes at the end of December. A private property owner in the Allied Drive…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that the City of Madison has won the Digital Cities Survey #1 ranking in its population category for the second consecutive year. The survey ranks cities based upon their innovative uses of digital and…
Madison – Looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? The City of Madison offers a number of great holiday gift ideas:
· City of Madison Golf Certificates: Good at Glenway, Monona, Odana or Yahara Hills Municipal Golf Courses. To purchase…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that when all taxing jurisdictions and property tax credits are taken into account, taxes on the average City of Madison home will increase by only 1.45% this year, well below the 3.7% rate of inflation and…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today that he plans to sign the 2007 operating and capital budgets. Cieslewicz said both budgets are fiscally responsible proposals that invest in public safety, economic development and basic services, while…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said today he was pleased that the final version of the City’s 2007 budget will include his proposed investments in public safety, economic development and basic services, while holding the tax increase on the average…
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz made the following statement today on the passing of Doris Hanson:
“With the passing of Doris Hanson, Wisconsin has lost one of its most dedicated public servants. Whether it was serving as a key member of the…
Madison - Neighborhood leaders are invited to participate in a lively day of discussion and learning at the Neighborhoods '06 conference on November 11 at Monona Terrace.
Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today released the following statement regarding the 2006 Halloween event in Madison. No post-event news conference is planned at this time. A press availability with the mayor and Chief Wray will be scheduled for…
