District 20 Blog

  • Amendment to Actively Begin Phase-in of Body Worn Camera Technology into the Madison Police Department in 2026 at reduced financial impact.

    Body cameras have significantly impacted police accountability, providing an objective record of interactions. Objective Evidence - Increased Transparency - Public Trust -Reduction in Use-of Force incidents and decrease in complaints from citizens.

  • City Budget Sessions Begin Wednesday, June 4

    The City begins a series of budget information sessions: Wednesday, June 3: Public Works, Administration & Public Facilities, Safety, Transportation, Community & Economic Development.

  • Cancelation: All National Night Out events have been cancelled.

    July 28 update from Chief Pattersonposted  July 28, 2026 – 6:28pmAs of Tuesday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).…

  • Statement from Council President Madison

    Statement from Common Council President Sabrina Madison on amendments to the Office of the Independent Monitor and the Police Civilian Oversight Board ordinancesposted  July 27, 2026 – 9:17amThe shooting of Corey Ruiz by the Madison Police…

  • Events this Week in Madison

    A COMMUNITY VIEW | I attended the Candlelight Vigil, the Service at MTZ Baptist Church, read the media reports, the FB posts…but Í remained too numb to comment. I do feel  the pain, loss, disbelief, and anger stirring both inside and outside of…

  • PUBLIC MARKET RIBBON CUTTING & OPENING POSPONED | CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR COREY RUIZ

    PUBLIC MARKET RIBBON CUTTING/OPENING POSTPONEDThere will be a candlelight vigil tonight at 5pm at the corner of Baldwin and Williamson Street for Corey Ruiz followed by a listening session. I share a message  from The Hon. Rev. Everett D.…

  • COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION/District 1 ALDER VACANCY

    Community Listening Session Today in Response to Officer Involved ShootingFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 22, 2026 Common Council President Sabrina Madison will be hosting a listening session tomorrow at the Madison Municipal Building. The goal is to…

  • SPECIAL CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

    MADISON CITY ANNOUNCEMENTThe City of Madison's Licenses, Permits, and Reports website will be down for scheduled maintenance from6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 to 6 a.m. on Monday, July 27. During this time …

  • Westside Alders Meet & Greet | Feedback

    Hello! We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended the Westside Alder Meet & Greet! Because the decisions that impact your daily life are made at the local level, having a seat at the table is vital. Thank you for sharing…

  • Resident Response |

    Streets Operation | Resident View blog post from Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole, District 10.

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Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney

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