2026 Budget Engagement Sessions And Capital Budget Requests

Madison Budget Engagement Public Meetings:

Madison’s Finance Department will host a series of public engagement sessions in June. Each session will focus on a particular area of Madison city services. Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and staff members for the focused services will present budget information and challenges. Attendees will be able to offer their concerns, suggestions, and priorities.  All sessions are in-person between 6 pm and 8 pm. Here is the lineup and focus. Use the links to register attendance.

• June 4: Public Works: Madison Central Library, 201 W Mifflin Street
• June 11: City Administration and Facilities: Warner Park Community and Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive
• June 16: Public Safety: Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Boulevard
• June 18: Transportation: Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Road
• June 24: Community and Economic Development: The HUB, 2352 S Park Street

2026 Capital Budget Requests:

Agency requests for the 2026 capital budget and five-year plan have now been posted. Use this link to see all requests or those of specific agencies. The capital budget contains long-lived physical assets, which often require several years to acquire, build, and install. They are funded by a combination of city borrowing, county and state funding, federal grants, and some direct investment from the operating budget. The debt service on the general fund borrowing is part of the annual property tax levy.

State Budget Listening Session:

State Senator Kelda Royes and Assembly Representative Lisa Subeck are hosting a listening session on the state budget at Oakwood Village on May 21 between 5:30 and 6:30 PM.