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

Agenda

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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.

Meeting details

Agenda

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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

Upcoming Events

  1. Junction Ridge Park
    8502 Elderberry Rd
  2. Westmorland Park
    4114 Tokay Blvd
  3. Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    1625 Northport Drive
  4. Tenney Park
    1300 Sherman Ave.
  5. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park
    6098 North Sherman Avenue, Meet at the Cherokee Marsh North Unite Parking Lot
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Alder Carmella Glenn

District 18, Council Vice President
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