Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of November 17, 2025

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.

• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approving the 2026 Urban Forestry and Resource Recovery special charges.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 4, 6, 10, 11, and 15.
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• Housing Policy Committee: The Housing Policy Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include allowing four dwelling units to be permitted throughout the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District and prohibiting car washes, automobile sales and rentals, and standalone surface parking lot facilities as principal land uses within the TOD Overlay District.
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• Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include prohibiting car washes, automobile sales and rentals, and standalone surface parking lot facilities as principal land uses within the Transit Oriented Development Overlay District.
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• Disability Rights Commission: The Disability Rights Commission meeting will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include adopting the updated Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
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For more information on joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Events

• Conservation Volunteer Workday: Owen Conservation Park - Saturday, November 15, 2025: We invite volunteers to help make a difference in the health of our local environment by joining us for invasive species removal. These hands-on conservation efforts are essential in restoring native ecosystems and ensuring the vitality of our natural spaces.
• Bird & Nature Adventures: Edna Taylor Conservation Park - Saturday, November 22, 2025: Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Please visit the City events calendar for the complete list of upcoming events.

Announcements

• City of Madison marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: In recognition of World Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the City of Madison has installed a memorial to remember the victims of traffic fatalities.
• City of Madison Adopts 2026 Budget: The 2026 City Budget has the lowest tax rate in at least 40 years.
• City of Madison Interested in Expanding Market and Community Gardening: The City of Madison is seeking to gauge interest in utilizing city-owned land for market and community garden spaces.

Please visit the City's news webpage for additional news and announcements, and subscribe to receive notifications of news releases as they are posted.