Week of October 19, 2026

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District Niners,

  • Opportunities to vote in the November election are underway. Remember…YOUR VOTE COUNTS. Know the candidates and know the issues (including the three (3) proposed 2026 Wisconsin constitutional amendments.
  • For those of you who inquired about tree replacement(s) please know that fall tree planting season begins later this week.  I do not have a schedule of when it will be done.  Best bet: call Urban Forestry for scheduling in your area.  After planting, you, as care giver, should water the fledgling until the ground freezes. 
  • The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include creating Section 28.022-00824 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 301 South Westfield Road.
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  • Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:30 PM in hybrid format. Agenda items include a decision on terminating the appointment of the Interim Independent Police Monitor.
  • President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures continues: The President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 23, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a discussion on body-worn camera policies of other municipalities

Announcements & Releases

  • MPD to offer free active shooter response training: 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…Will you know what to do? 

Events

  • Fall Home Maintenance, Thursday, October 22: Is your home ready for winter's chill? Don't wait until the first snowstorm to discover a leaky roof or a frozen pipe! This Fall Home Maintenance class will empower you to proactively prepare your home for the harsh winter months, saving you money and headaches down the road.
  • Halloween Scramble - Saturday Round, Saturday, October 24: The single greatest (or at least scariest) golf tournament in the world returns for its 11th year! Register your foursome...if you dare! Registration deadline is October 21, 2026, at 6:00PM CDT.
  • Bat Fest, Saturday, October 24: Join the Friends of Owen Conservation Park for hands-on activities to learn about bats, what you can do to help them, and the bat conservation happening at Owen Conservation Park. Free, fun and

 

Your well-being

Flu Season is Off to Early Start in Dane County: Flu activity is increasing earlier than expected in Dane County, and Public Health is encouraging everyone ages 6 months and older to get their annual flu shot post haste!  What are you waiting for?  And lastly, remember this: A mirror does not know how to lie.

Until next time,

Joann

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