Highlights for the Week of December 12, 2022

Meetings

Police and Fire Commission: The Police and Fire Commission meets virtually on Monday, December 12 at 5:30 PM. Items on the agenda include the introduction of Robin Copley, the Independent Police Monitor, and status updates regarding hiring/recruitment from MFD and MPD.

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Humanitarian Award Commission, Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, JR.: The Humanitarian Award Commission meets virtually on Monday, December 12 at 6:00. An item on the agenda is finalizing and selecting the winners of the 2023 MLK Humanitarian Award Winners.

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Common Council Executive Committee: The Common Council Executive Committee meets virtually on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:30 PM. An item of the agenda is authorizing a binding referendum question on the 2023 Spring Election ballot related to staggering terms for alders beginning with the 2025 Spring Election.

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Public Safety Review Committee: The Public Safety Review Committee meets virtually on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 PM. Items on the agenda include a quarterly update from Chief Barnes, the Madison Fire Department/CAREs unit update, and a report from the Madison Police Department including information on recent gun violence and an update on strategic planning.

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Education Committee: The Education Committee meets virtually on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30 PM. Items on the agenda include an update on the MMSD Budget Amendment and continued discussion about the Driver’s Ed program, and a discussion regarding feedback following communication of Education Committee priorities to MMSD, City and County elected bodies.

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To see the full list of City meetings scheduled for the week, please consult the City meeting schedule.

• Info, Resources, and a Calendar of Important Dates for Those Considering Running in the Spring 2023 Common Council Elections - nomination papers are now able to be circulated.

• The City of Madison has moved to a new payment system for your Municipal Services bills! (Late fees for Municipal Services Bills waived through 12/31/22!)

• MPD to participate in drunk driving enforcement program

• Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the Unanimous Passage of Metro Network Redesign and Transportation Demand Management

• Membership and leadership changes at the Police Civilian Oversight Board

• Truth and Reconciliation Working Group: The City's Equal Opportunities Commission is looking for individuals or stakeholders that serve Madison's Black community to volunteer for an Implementation Group to conduct a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the City of Madison. The responsibilities and duties of Working Group members and contact info are detailed in the invitation.

• Streets Division Drop-off Sites Now on Winter Hours

• From the Water Utility: Snowfall is a Good Reminder to Make Sure Your Home is Winter Ready!

• Madison Parks Moves to Olin Park and More News from Parks including Bird & Nature Adventures, Cross-Country Ski News, etc.

• Tips for Safe Use of Your Electric Bikes, Scooters, and Skateboards - These Hot Ticket Items May Pose a Fire Risk. Here's How to Protect Yourself.

• Madison Fire Seeks Community Members to Serve on Firefighter/EMT Interview Panel

• Connecting the Region: A Newsletter from the Greater Madison MPO - Issue 2 | 2022

• The pandemic continues to have lingering effects on Wisconsin families. If you are finding it hard to make ends meet, Wisconsin Help for Homeowners is still available and applications will be accepted through Dec. 30, 2022. This program can help with overdue bills like mortgage payment, property taxes, HOA/Condo fees, manufactured home loan monthly payment and/or lot rent, land contract monthly payments, and utilities. Apply at Wisconsin Help for Homeowners.

• Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a pedestrian-oriented, compact, mixed-use development style focused along high quality public transit. It typically includes a mix of housing, office, retail, neighborhood amenities and other uses within walking distance of a transit station. Proposed TOD legislation was introduced last Nov. 22 and it will be reviewed by the Plan Commission on Dec. 12. It is scheduled to return to the Common Council for a final decision on Jan. 3. See the Plan Commission Agenda below in "City Meetings of Interest".

If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., feel free to reach out: district19@cityofmadison.com

-Keith F