City Meetings and Updates Week of February 9th
posted- City Meetings
- Common Council 2/10
- Board of Park Commissioners 2/11
- Early In-Person Voting Locations for February 17th Spring Primary Election
- Measles Case in Dane County, Information for Public Health
- Reminder: Neighborhood Grant Application Deadline is Tuesday
- Mayor’s Message about Immigration Enforcement
- Events & Announcements
City Meetings
Common Council
The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. The Council agenda is light this week. Notable agenda items include:
- Item 1: an honoring resolution celebrating February 2026 as Black History Month.
- Item 22: a resolution reaffirming the City of Madison’s commitment to supporting pollinator health and authorizing the City to take the National Wildlife Federation's Mayor’s Monarch Pledge (I’m a cosponsor).
- Item 25: a resolution amending the 2026 adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Capital Budget and approving plans for the Capital City Path Extension in Southeast Madison.
Meeting info:
Board of Park Commissioners
The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an informational presentation on art proposals for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park.
Early In-Person Voting Locations for February 17th Spring Primary Election
In-person early (absentee) voting for the February 17th Spring Primary Election is now open! All City of Madison Alder District 3 voters’ ballots will all have the Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1 Judge race. District 3 voters who live in the Burke Heights and Mayfair Park neighborhoods will also see a primary on their ballot in the race for Dane County District 12 Supervisor.
Looking for a sample ballot? Visit the My Vote WI website.
Madison residents may vote absentee at any Madison in-person absentee voting location. You will need to show a valid form of ID (see options here) to receive an absentee ballot. You may register to vote, with proof of address, at any absentee voting location through the Friday before Election Day. Early voting ends the Sunday before each election.
Here are some convenient Eastside early voting options:
- Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd
- 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. weekdays, February 3 - 13
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays, February 7 & 14
- Hawthorne Library, 2707 E Washington Ave
- 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. weekdays, February 3 - 13
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays, February 7 & 14
- Madison College Truax Campus, 1701 Wright St
- 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekdays, February 9 - 13
- East Madison Community Center, 8 Straubel Court
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays February 9 - 13
- SS Morris AME Church, 3511 Milwaukee St
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sundays, February 8 & 15
- Global Market & Food Hall, 2161 Zeier Rd
- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekdays, February 3 - 13
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays, February 7 & 14
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sundays, February 8 & 15
This will be the first election overseen by Lydia McComas in her capacity as Madison’s new City Clerk. My thanks to Lydia and her team for all the work they’ve been doing and will do to oversee this spring’s elections. The Clerk’s Office has been working hard to update internal processes and safeguards to ensure free, fair, and accessible elections. My husband and I usually vote early using the in-person absentee process and will do so again this spring.
Are you registered to vote?
You can register online at MyVote WI or at the Clerk’s Office in the City County Building at 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Room 105. You can also register on Election Day at your polling place. Please see these important reminders about voter registration.
Measles Case in Dane County, Information from Public Health
Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County.
- Community Exposure Locations for Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County: Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. So far, the investigation has identified several community locations where people may have been exposed. [posted February 2, 2026]
- Additional Community Exposure Locations Identified for Measles Case : Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation has identified two additional community exposure locations where people have been exposed to measles. [posted February 3, 2026]
Measles can be prevented by the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunization. The MMR vaccine can protect you from serious illness. Most people got the measles vaccination since two doses are required for school entry. WI Department of Health Services considers people who received two doses of measles vaccine as children according to the U.S. vaccination schedule protected for life, and they do not ever need a booster dose.
Are you protected from measles? Wisconsin residents can look up their immunization records using the online Wisconsin Immunization Registry.
Reminder: Neighborhood Grant Application Deadline is Tuesday
Neighborhood Grants – Due February 10: The City of Madison Planning Division is accepting grant applications from organizations that serve neighborhoods and groups of 5 or more residents for community enhancement or leadership and capacity building projects.
The Planning Division is accepting grant applications from organizations that serve neighborhoods and groups of 5 or more residents for community enhancement or leadership and capacity building projects. Projects should:
- Engage new and diverse communities
- Create/build community
- Increase community and neighborhood impact on public decisions and community life
- Be ready to start within 1-3 months from award
- Be free and open to the public
Visit the city’s webpage for information on eligibility and scoring criteria. You will also find the online application, a fillable .pdf and other information on how to apply.
Applications are due February 10, 4:30 p.m.
Madison Mayor’s Message About Immigration Enforcement
"I would like to take a moment to assure community members who are concerned regarding potential ICE action in our city. Madison is — and will remain — a welcoming city that supports its immigrant and refugee communities.
City of Madison staff are closely coordinating with emergency management personnel, local law enforcement, and the organizations who are directly serving our immigrant populations. We are also engaged in scenario-planning for situations that other cities have faced in recent months and are in touch with staff in those cities to make sure that we learn from their experience. The City’s Know Your Rights page has links to useful information about how to protect yourself, your family and our community. Our priority, as always, is to keep Madison safe.
There are many ways you can uphold our values while keeping everyone safe from harm. Consider supporting organizations that work with our immigrant community members. Make sure you know your rights and share that information with your networks. Stop doomscrolling on social media and get to know your neighbors. Our community is a better place when we know and support each other." — Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
Link to the City’s Know Your Rights resources page.
Events & Announcements
- Madison-McFarland Intergovernmental Agreement Meeting (McFarland residents), Monday, February 9: The City of Madison and the Village of McFarland are considering whether to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to address issues of mutual concern surrounding our shared border and to plan for how growth may occur in the future. The City and Village previously had an agreement in place that expired in 2018.
- Madison Arts Commission and Monona Terrace Announce Call for Art for Rooftop and Olin Terrace: The Madison Arts Commission invites artists to apply to the 2026 Art on the Rooftop exhibition at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Art on the Rooftop is a free sculpture exhibition that showcases the rooftop gardens and the facility as another “must see” Madison destination. [posted February 4, 2026]
- Metro Transit Celebrates Transit Equity Day: On Wednesday, February 4, Metro Transit joins organizations around the country to celebrate Transit Equity Day. A national day that commemorates the birthday of the iconic civil rights leader, Rosa Parks, by declaring public transit a civil right. [posted February 4, 2026]
- MPD sees drop in theft from autos; here are ways to help continue downward trend: MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is sharing ways people can prevent having their property stolen from their vehicles. [posted February 2, 2026]
- Lakeside Dance Lab: WERQ, Thursday, February 12: WERQ is a cardio dance fitness class that uses pop and hip-hop music to provide an intense and fun workout without the feeling of a traditional workout.
- Visit RoundTrip @ Winter Bike to Work Day, Friday, February 13: We’re joining Madison Bikes to celebrate International Winter Bike to Work Day! Stop by and say hi—we’ll be set up just off the Cap City Trail near Machinery Row for a commuter station.
- Kiddie Basketball Clinic, Saturday, February 7 (This event occurs on multiple dates): This basketball clinic is designed for boys and girls in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Kids will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing and game-play.
- Pour’n Yer Heart, Saturday, February 14: Pour’n Yer Heart ™ Out is more than just a spectator’s show; it’s a hands-on opportunity to access the art of metal casting. Workshops are open to all who are willing to try something new. Attendees can enjoy making a deeply unique, hand-crafted iron casting right from scratch!
Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted. Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.
