Register Now for City Budget Engagement Sessions
For Immediate Release
May 13, 2026
Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June. These public meetings will kick off the 2027 budget season and allow the community to engage with staff and elected leaders. These sessions are also an opportunity to learn more about the City Budget process and provide feedback to policymakers on priorities for Madison's future.
Each session will focus on a particular policy area and start with an open house where you can speak directly with City staff about the services each agency provides to residents. The open house portion of the meeting will be followed by a budget presentation from Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and a Q&A with Alders.
Justice & Public Safety
Tuesday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Central Library
This session will feature staff and information from the Attorney's Office, Department of Civil Rights, Fire, Municipal Court, Office of Independent Police Monitor, Police, and Public Health.
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Public Facilities & Services
Thursday, June 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Vel Phillips Memorial High School
This session will feature staff and information from the Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, Engineering, Fleet Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Madison Public Library, Monona Terrace, Parks, Streets & Urban Forestry, and Water Utility.
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Planning & Transportation
Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center
This session will feature staff and information from the Community Development Authority, Community Development Division, Economic Development Division, Metro Transit, Planning, Parking, and Traffic Engineering.
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Departments:
- Assessor's Office,
- Attorney's Office,
- Civil Rights,
- Clerk's Office,
- Common Council,
- Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development,
- Engineering,
- Finance,
- Fire,
- Fleet,
- Human Resources,
- Information Technology,
- Madison Public Library,
- Mayor's Office,
- Metro Transit,
- Parking,
- Parks,
- Police,
- Public Works,
- Streets & Urban Forestry,
- Traffic Engineering,
- Transportation,
- Water Utility