District 6 Blog

Since the police killing of Corey Ruiz on July 22nd, we have been at Williamson and Baldwin every day. First, to express our intense anger at yet another officer-involved killing in our neighborhood. Next to mourn with the community in our…

At 8am this morning, County Supervisor Yogesh Chawla and I were onsite as St. Vinnie's regained access to their parking lot / loading dock and unloaded their first truck in a week. At 10am, they reopened to the public.

The intersection of Williamson and Baldwin Streets remains occupied by an ongoing vigil after the police killing of Corey Ruiz one week ago. Again, my priority remains a peaceful path forward emphasizing public safety without any further harm.

99% of trash and recycling containers are no longer part of the barricades. I have spoken with protest organizers and you can go retrieve your carts.

Common Council President Sabrina Madison announces current OIM amendments will not go forward.

I have received over a hundred direct messages from neighbors over the last few days unanimously expressing a desire for justice. But there have also been many with concerns over the protest area on Willy and Baldwin.

To ensure the safety of the public, the current closure of Williamson Street, from S Dickinson Street to S Few Street, will remain until future determinations can be made.

During an attempted arrest on Wednesday, July 22, an MPD officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz in the intersection of Willy and S Baldwin Streets.

I am aware of an incident of an officer-involved shooting on Williamson and Baldwin Street earlier this afternoon. I am in touch with City of Madison officials and the police, and will provide more details as they become available. My priority is to…

Please join me on Monday, June 29 at 5pm at Common Wealth Gallery for a neighborhood meeting about a development proposal. Common Wealth Development, Inc. proposes to redevelop the properties located on the corner of S Baldwin St and E Wilson St.