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

  • Aug. 1 update from Chief Patterson

    As of Saturday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

  • July 31 update from Chief Patterson

    As of Friday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

  • Intermittent issue with Legistar Insite Documents

    Granicus, our Legistar vendor, is reporting an intermittent issue with accessing documents on Legistar's website portal.  This is affecting all Granicus customers. Their status page reports: “… intermittent issue impacting InSite where some…

  • August Moving Days: How to Set Out Appliances, Furniture, & Bags That Won't Fit in the Cart

    The student move out collections run from August 3, 2026, until August 21, 2026, within the downtown student move out area. For the collection process in the in the move out area to be fast and safe for everyone, follow these guidelines…

  • July 30 update from Chief Patterson

    As of Thursday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

Upcoming Events

  1. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park
    6098 North Sherman Avenue, Meet at the Cherokee Marsh North Unite Parking Lot
  2. Elver Park
    1250 McKenna Blvd
  3. Worthington Park
    3102 Worthington Ave
  4. Olin Park
    1156 Olin-Turville Ct.
  5. Meadoowood Park
    5810 Thrush Ln
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Alder Carmella Glenn

District 18, Council Vice President
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