Community Connections week of May 11th, 2026

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Hello District 18,

This week brings important opportunities for public participation in our city's planning process, community celebration, and staying informed about what's happening in District 18. From board meetings to construction updates to summer events, there are many ways to engage with your neighborhood. Read on for this week's highlights.

Updates and Notices

Boards, Commissions, and 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 page.

  • Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, May 11, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include recognizing up to $1,148,000 from Dane County for operations at the permanent men's shelter. 
  • Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 2, 3, 12, and 16.
  • Board of Parks Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Parks Lakeside Offices at 330 E Lakeside St. Agenda items include adopting the Southeast Area Plan and adopting the Southwest Area Plan.

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

Everyone belongs here.

Alder, District 18

News Releases

  • No questions asked: Drug Take Back Day offers free medication disposal

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    Madison, Wis. –  The Madison Police Department is encouraging people to safely dispose of unneeded and unused prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.There are collection sites across Wisconsin on Saturday,…

  • Public Test of Election Equipment

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    The public is invited to observe the City of Madison test of DS200 tabulators on Saturday, October 24. 

  • Common Council President Sabrina Madison on Engaging in a Restorative Justice Process

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    In late July, I shared that Common Council Chief of Staff would reach out to the restorative justice facilitators recommended by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) to arrange an initial consultation.

  • Urban Forestry Planting 1,000 Trees in Fall 2026

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    Urban Forestry's fall planting season begins today, Monday, October 19, 2026.Crews will be planting approximately 1,000 trees from 35 different species. The trees will be placed in the right of way space along streets throughout the entire City of…

  • MPD to offer free active shooter response training

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    MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is offering a training designed to save lives in an active shooter situation.The next session of the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) will be held on Nov. 9.  The training is free…

Upcoming Events

  1. Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor

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    Aldo Leopold Nature Center
    330 Femrite Drive

  2. Bat Fest

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    Owen Conservation Park
    6021 Old Sauk Rd

  3. Yoga Core

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    Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
    1 John Nolen Drive
    Virtual event

  4. EHS Feeder Program Fall Academy

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    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    1625 Northport Drive

  5. EHS Feeder Program BDL Open Tryouts

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    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    1625 Northport Drive

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