Week of March 30, 2026

District Niners,

• Saturday was proof (once again) that District Niners will take to the streets to voice many concerns about the democratic process.  They welcomed those from within and beyond the borders of district nine:  seniors and those using a range of mobility devices; wheelchairs, walkers and canes who could not withstand the sheer number of people who gathered at Brittingham Park and proceeded to the capitol to protest events taking place in our democracy.  Speaking up and speaking out is alive and well in District Nine.  We must remain vigilant!
• Remember, early voting has started.  Take some time to learn about the candidates on the ballot and develop a plan to vote early or in-person.  Go to: MyVote.wi.gov for information related to 1) voting on election day, 2) if I am in the hospital, 3) you need a ride to your polling place, 3) document(s) you need in order to vote, 4) you don't have a voter ID and much, much more. Remember, every vote is consequential.

Updates and Notices

• Brush Collection Begins Soon! The 2026 set-out date schedule for the Streets Division's brush schedule pickup is now available on the brush collection website.

Boards, Commissions & Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule pag

• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 31, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 206 of the Madison Municipal Building. Agenda items include the housing snapshot report and updates on the Housing Forward initiative.
  • Meeting Details
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Register for Public Comment
  • Watch Online

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

• MPD Presentation: Demonstrations and assemblies, Monday, March 30: The Madison Police Department is hosting a presentation on a person's rights during assemblies and demonstrations.

Announcements & News Releases

• Community Academy to provide hands-on look at policing experience: The MPD is offering an inside look at policing through this year's Community Academy.  "Participants will learn about a variety of topics, such as how the department staffs officers, how its forensic unit collects evidence and the importance of community partnerships."  Plus much more. For more information about how to apply visit: www.cityofmadison.com/police/community/programsacademy
• In-person absentee voting has begun: get to know the location of your early in-person absentee voting polling place.
•  Secure Drop Boxes are now open and ready to accept your completed ballot.  Before dropping in your ballot, take a moment to review your ballot for accuracy.
• REMINDER: 2026 Brush Collection Schedule is Now Available; Set Out Dates Begin Soon: The 2026 set-out date schedule for the Streets Division's brush schedule pickup is now available on the brush collection website. You will need to look up your home's brush set-out dates before you stack tree limbs and branches out for pickup.

• Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns to Westside Community Market on Saturday, April 11, 2026 : Free food scraps recycling drop-off will be back once again at the West Community Market. The first date food scraps will be accepted at this market is Saturday, April 11, 2026. Look for the free food scraps drop-off to drop off your coffee grounds, produce (root veggies, greens, peelings, eggshells, no cheese and no cooked foods. 

  Events

• Dog Park Cleanup Day, Saturday, April 4: Do you love your dog park? Help clean up your favorite Madison fenced, off-leash dog park area. It's time to get out the pooper-scooper and clean up the cemetery that hosted poop that was laid to rest over the course of the winter.  Stepping in it is not fun.

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar

Your well-being,

You have experienced that first sip of spring, but winter is kinda sorta not letting the flavor last.  Hold on...Spring is coming.  Open the door and let it in.  We have earned it.  

Until next time,

Be safe and be well.

Joann