Community Connection Week of June 22nd, 2026

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Hello District 18. It's a packed week, with the Common Council taking up two big area plans, a Housing Policy Committee discussion on evictions, several budget engagement sessions, and the kickoff of Concerts on the Square. There's also a brief budget update below worth your attention. Here's what's happening.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

This isn't a complete list of this week's meetings. You can find the full schedule and all meeting details on the city's Meeting Schedule page.

Meeting Schedule page

Common Council

Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m., hybrid format. Agenda items include adopting the Southeast and Southwest Area Plans.

Meeting details

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Housing Policy Committee

Thursday, June 25, at 4:30 p.m., virtual format. The Tenant Resource Center will present on evictions in Dane County.

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Public Input Opportunities

Public Information Meeting: Rezoning Planned Development Zones

Monday, June 22 and again Thursday, June 25. The city is exploring rezoning several single- and two-family Planned Development zones into conventional zoning districts, which would make the rules clearer and more consistent for homeowners and give everyone the same opportunity to make changes to their property. These are the first and second of two virtual sessions.

Monday, June 22 session details

Thursday, June 25 session details

Madison LakeWay Public Art Project Finalist Meet & Greet

Wednesday, June 24. LakeWay Partners is hosting a community meet and greet with public art finalists, each sharing a five-minute presentation about their work and the project site.

Event details

City Budget Engagement: Planning & Transportation

Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. Stop by and talk with staff from Building Inspection, the Community Development Authority, Community Development Division, Economic Development Division, Metro, Planning, Parking, and Traffic Engineering. Afterward, Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke will walk through the 2027 budget process, followed by Q&A with alders. This is your chance to talk directly with city staff about your priorities for Madison's future.

Event details

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News Releases

  • Aug. 2 update from Chief Patterson

    As of Sunday 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…

  • 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…

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Alder Carmella Glenn

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