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.

  • Meeting and Events Calendar | Week of March 2, 2026

    “Happy Birthday to ALL the fabulous people born in March… Especially March 1 and March 5th…Just saying.Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 2, 2026Updates and Notices

  • Detail Summaries from Common Council Meeting 2/24/26

    Common Council New Business Summaries –February 24, 2026Common Council New Business SummariesCommon Council New Business Summaries are short descriptions of items introduced at the most recent Common Council meeting. They come from the “Introduction…

  • MPD Speeders Hot Line

    Thank you to Police Chief John Patterson and Alder Tag Evers for this information.  Are You Seeing Dangerous Driving? Speeding? Red Light Running? Let MPD Know! Speeder's Hotline: 608-266-4822https://www.cityofmadison.com/reportaproblem/…

  • Screening of “Sarah’s Oil”

    2026 Black History Month Film Screening and Phillis Wheatley Stamp Unveilings this Friday February 27, doors open at 5:30pm.When: Friday February 27, 2026, Doors Open 5:30pm – 8:00pm | Where: Monona Terrace – Lecture Hall 1 John Nolan Drive, First…

  • District 1 Virtual Public Information Meeting

    This is a public information meeting. In District 1, not in District 20, but may be of interest to neighborhoods in the area.

  • District 20 - Updates Week of February 1, 2026

    DISCUSSION ON VIOLENCE PREVENTION The Madison Common Council will hold a discussion on Violence Prevention on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This event will feature…

  • District 20 Information UpDates

    Extreme Cold Arrived Last NightDangerously low temperatures are forecasted this week, and Public Health Madison & Dane County and Metro Transit want to remind residents to take steps to be safe and stay warm. Subzero temperatures, wind chills,…

  • Meeting and Events Highlights - Week of January 26, 2026

    I felt "A Dream Renewed" during the Martin Luther King Celebrations last week...beginning Saturday with the Women in Focus "I Have A Dream Ball.....  "A Celebration of Dr. King's Life & Legacy" - Capital, Rotunda. 

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Portrait of Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney

Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney

District 20
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