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Make-up for January 9 Trash/Recycling Collection Begins on Wednesday, January 10
As previously announced, the Streets Division suspended trash and recycling collection on January 9 due to the severe winter storm forecast. Residents with a Tuesday collection day should instead place their scheduled carts out for pickup on Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30am. Leave Carts Out Until Emptied. The Streets Division...
Request Absentee Ballots for 2023 Elections
Elections scheduled for February 21 and April 4. The City of Madison has two elections scheduled in 2023. The Spring Primary will take place on Feb. 21, 2023, and the Spring Election will occur on Apr. 4, 2023. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office suggests you request your absentee ballots now if voting absentee by mail is in your voting plan for 2023.
Plow Naming Suggestions Opportunity Has Ended; Election Begins January 23, 2023
The opportunity to submit a name (or names) for the Streets and Engineering Division snow removal equipment is over. The opportunity submit names ended at 4:00pm today, Friday, January 13, 2023. Staff will take the next week to decide on the 10 finalists for each piece of equipment from the...
Last Chance to Submit Names for the Plows!
Madisonians, you are running out of time. You have until 4:00pm, Friday, January 13, 2023, to submit your name suggestions for the Streets and Engineering Divisions snow removal equipment. Photos and descriptions of the four vehicles available for naming can be found on the Streets Division’s “Name These Plows” website....
Last Chance to Submit Names for the Plows!
Madisonians, you are running out of time. You have until 4:00pm, Friday, January 13, 2023, to submit your name suggestions for the Streets and Engineering Divisions snow removal equipment. Photos and descriptions of the four vehicles available for naming can be found on the Streets Division’s “Name These Plows” website....
County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Dr. Charles Taylor and the late Wayne Strong as this year’s recipients of the combined City-County Humanitarian Awards honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The award winners were selected by the City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and are community members who reflect the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Dr. Charles Taylor and the late Wayne Strong as this year’s recipients of the combined City-County Humanitarian Awards honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The award winners were selected by the City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and are community members who reflect the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
City of Madison Clerk’s Office Moving Temporarily to the Madison Municipal Building
Front desk closed to public Friday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 17. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office will be moving temporarily to the Madison Municipal Building, Room 153, 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Madison, WI 53703. This move is required while the permanent office in the City-County Building is remodeled.
Metro Transit Announces New Staff Chiefs
To Help Lead Metro Transit Through its Service Redesign and Implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Metro is excited to announce the hiring of several new chief positions to oversee the implementation of its complete redesign of service in June as well as a new BRT system planned for 2024.
Mayor and Alders Introduce Program to Save Energy and Cut Carbon Pollution in Commercial Buildings
Last week, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Alders Tag Evers, Regina Vidaver, and Grant Foster introduced legislation to advance the Building Energy Savings Program (BESP). The program aims to help commercial building owners increase the energy efficiency of their buildings, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint. Cutting carbon emissions from buildings is a critical step in achieving the City of Madison’s goal of reaching 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions community-wide by 2050.
Madison Celebrates Adult Crossing Guard Recognition Week
The State of Wisconsin has declared the week of January 9 Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. The City of Madison would like to honor the 58 dedicated Crossing Guards, who work at intersections throughout the city, helping children get to school. January is a perfect time of the year...
No Trash & Recycling Pickup or Drop-off Services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
There will be no trash or recycling collection by the Streets Division on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. The drop-off sites will also be closed. Trash & Recycling Information. If your trash and recycling is collected on Mondays by the Streets Division,...
The Invisible Threat: Test Your Home for Radon This Winter
Over the past three years, testing revealed that roughly half of the homes tested in Dane County had high levels of radon. Radon is a radioactive gas common throughout Wisconsin, that can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted, even at high levels, making it an invisible threat to your health.
Two Resumes from Former Elected Officials Received for District 12 Common Council Vacancy
Council Executive Committee Will Meet on January 11th to Consider Interim Alder. Council President Keith Furman received two (2) resumes from former elected officials to fill the Alder District 12 vacancy by the 4:30pm deadline on January 6, 2023. None of the applicants are running for a full term in the Spring 2023 election.
Two Resumes from Former Elected Officials Received for District 12 Common Council Vacancy
Council Executive Committee Will Meet on January 11th to Consider Interim Alder. Council President Keith Furman received two (2) resumes from former elected officials to fill the Alder District 12 vacancy by the 4:30pm deadline on January 6, 2023. None of the applicants are running for a full term in the Spring 2023 election.
Street Closure--West Wilson Street
West Wilson Street will be fully closed between South Hamilton Street and South Carroll Street for a crane setup at 131 West Wilson Street on Sunday, January 8. The closure is scheduled for Sunday only—6:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. Local access will be maintained to driveways on either...
Snow Equipment Name Suggestions Window Closes Next Week
Brine Daly? Kung Plow Chicken? Slush-a-Bye, Baby? Maybe your idea!. The first phase of the contest to name snow removal vehicles from the Streets and Engineering Divisions ends next week. You have until Friday, January 13 at 4:00pm to submit your names so they can be considered for the final...
Snow Equipment Name Suggestions Window Closes Next Week
Brine Daly? Kung Plow Chicken? Slush-a-Bye, Baby? Maybe your idea!. The first phase of the contest to name snow removal vehicles from the Streets and Engineering Divisions ends next week. You have until Friday, January 13 at 4:00pm to submit your names so they can be considered for the final...
Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding Council Approval of Madison’s Complete Green Streets Policy
This week, the Madison Common Council approved the new Complete Green Streets policy. The Complete Green Streets approach provides a consistent process for planning, designing, building, and operating streets in a way that better reflects our community values while increasing safety and equity. Safe, connected, and resilient streets are critical to the quality of life, health, and mobility of residents and visitors to the City of Madison.
Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for First Aldermanic District
The deadline to file papers to run for Alderperson in City of Madison District 1 has been extended to 5:00 pm Friday, Jan. 6. The filing deadline is extended 72 hours when an incumbent not running for re-election does not file a declaration of non-candidacy. Although district boundaries have changed with redistricting, the Clerk’s Office is extending the deadline for this seat based on the advice of the City Attorney.
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Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the seat of Dane County. As of July 1, 2019, Madison's estimated population of 259,680 The city forms the core of the Madison Metropolitan Area which includes Dane County and neighboring Iowa, Green, and Columbia counties for a population of 654,230. Madison is named for American Founding Father and President James Madison.
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