City News and Events This Week & Budget Agency Briefings

Finance Committee Meeting Sep 8 & 9, 2025 Starting at 4:30 PM

Budget Season Continues! Join us Monday & Tuesday for the CAPITAL budget hearings. 

• The City of Madison is holding the Finance Committee meeting in a virtual format.
• Written Comments: You can send comments on agenda items to financecommittee@cityofmadison.com.
• Register for Public Comment:
  • You can register here for the Sep 8 meeting
• Watch the Meeting: Click here if you would like to join the meeting as an observer.

Highlights:

Capital Budget Big Picture

• Invests in infrastructure, housing, transportation, and community facilities.
• Keeps borrowing lower: $73.5M cut from agency requests.
• Focus: cost savings, efficiency, and quality of life for residents.

Financial Context

• AAA Moody’s rating → lowest borrowing costs.
• Constraints: reliance on property taxes, state limits on revenue, federal cuts.
• Since 2020: $618.6M in external funds secured for projects.

Major Investments