Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
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Satya Rhodes-Conway is the 58th Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin. Contact the office: [email protected]
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"A sense of community is important to us all. Cottage courts help people be more intentional about creating community with their home choices. I am excited to see this proposal introduced and look forward to seeing some more affordable, cottage communities in Madison."
— Ald. Martinez-Rutherford
— Ald. Martinez-Rutherford
Latest Housing Forward proposals adjust TOD requirements, allow new housing type
The latest measures being introduced to the Common Council on October 28 focus on creating a new option for the city’s neighborhoods and making more efficient use of Madison’s most-traveled corridors.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"A sense of community is important to us all. Cottage courts help people be more intentional about creating community with their home choices. I am excited to see this proposal introduced and look forward to seeing some more affordable, cottage communities in Madison."
— Ald. Martinez-Rutherford
— Ald. Martinez-Rutherford
Reposted by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
Responding to alder Madison’s objections, the Board of Public Health tabled the proposal in its meeting last week to allow for further discussion.
Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has the details.
www.wortfm.org/harm-reducti...
Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has the details.
www.wortfm.org/harm-reducti...
Harm Reduction Clinic Would Overburden Far East Side, Alder Sabrina Madison Says - WORT-FM 89.9
Alder Madison warns that her district doesn't have the resources to sustain the new service, on top of the already abundant men's shelters and encampments in the area.
www.wortfm.org
December 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Responding to alder Madison’s objections, the Board of Public Health tabled the proposal in its meeting last week to allow for further discussion.
Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has the details.
www.wortfm.org/harm-reducti...
Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has the details.
www.wortfm.org/harm-reducti...
I'm glad we were able to include a 10th ambulance in the 2026 Operating Budget. Providing excellent public safety services is a priority for the City of Madison.
Madison Fire Department plans 10th ambulance as 911 calls rise
Fire Chief Chris Carbon said the agency is analyzing call data to determine where the additional ambulance plus nine staff should be placed.
captimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm glad we were able to include a 10th ambulance in the 2026 Operating Budget. Providing excellent public safety services is a priority for the City of Madison.
Even one life lost on our streets is one too many. It’s important to bring attention to traffic fatalities because we as a community can prevent these tragedies. Everyone deserves to travel through and around our City safely, no matter their mode of transportation.
City of Madison marks World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims
In recognition of World Day of Remembrance on November 16th, the City of Madison has installed a memorial to remember the victims of traffic fatalities.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Even one life lost on our streets is one too many. It’s important to bring attention to traffic fatalities because we as a community can prevent these tragedies. Everyone deserves to travel through and around our City safely, no matter their mode of transportation.
"By adding more cottages, townhomes, and housing options near public transit, Madison can offer homes for people of all backgrounds and stages of life, making our city more inclusive and affordable for everyone."
—Ald. Figueroa Cole
—Ald. Figueroa Cole
Latest Housing Forward proposals adjust TOD requirements, allow new housing type
The latest measures being introduced to the Common Council on October 28 focus on creating a new option for the city’s neighborhoods and making more efficient use of Madison’s most-traveled corridors.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"By adding more cottages, townhomes, and housing options near public transit, Madison can offer homes for people of all backgrounds and stages of life, making our city more inclusive and affordable for everyone."
—Ald. Figueroa Cole
—Ald. Figueroa Cole
Reposted by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
A brand inspired by the past. Designed for the future. 👑
December 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A brand inspired by the past. Designed for the future. 👑
Reposted by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
Madison, meet your new women’s soccer team! Full story to come
December 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Madison, meet your new women’s soccer team! Full story to come
“It won't solve homelessness completely by itself, but it is a critical piece to our community's homelessness response system,” said Kristin Rucinski, executive director of Shelter Friends of Dane County.
Nonprofit launches to raise money for Madison men's shelter
It comes as the need for services is growing.
spectrumnews1.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“It won't solve homelessness completely by itself, but it is a critical piece to our community's homelessness response system,” said Kristin Rucinski, executive director of Shelter Friends of Dane County.
The City of Madison is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $17,432,700 in federal grant funding to replace aging transit buses with modern, fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles.
City of Madison Secures $17 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize Metro Fleet
This significant investment allows Metro Transit to retire some of the oldest vehicles in its fleet.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The City of Madison is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $17,432,700 in federal grant funding to replace aging transit buses with modern, fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles.
"I’ve been interested in…the TOD zoning overlay concept since its approval in Jan 2023 and its importance to the West Area Plan that was approved last year. The proactive rezoning is consistent with our objectives in the West Area Plan, and the requirement changes make common sense."
—Ald Guequierre
—Ald Guequierre
Latest Housing Forward proposals adjust TOD requirements, allow new housing type
The latest measures being introduced to the Common Council on October 28 focus on creating a new option for the city’s neighborhoods and making more efficient use of Madison’s most-traveled corridors.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"I’ve been interested in…the TOD zoning overlay concept since its approval in Jan 2023 and its importance to the West Area Plan that was approved last year. The proactive rezoning is consistent with our objectives in the West Area Plan, and the requirement changes make common sense."
—Ald Guequierre
—Ald Guequierre
The new men’s shelter at Bartillon Drive is expected to open by 2026. If sufficient funds are raised, it plans on providing twenty-four-hour support and wraparound services to help its residents transition from homelessness.
Fundraising campaign for new men’s shelter officially kicks off - WORT-FM 89.9
With new organization Shelter Friends of Dane County at the helm, the goal is to raise enough donations to follow through on the vision of 24/7 service at Bartillon shelter.
www.wortfm.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The new men’s shelter at Bartillon Drive is expected to open by 2026. If sufficient funds are raised, it plans on providing twenty-four-hour support and wraparound services to help its residents transition from homelessness.
Snow and frigid temperatures are a good reminder for home and business owners to make sure their water pipes are protected from freezing or bursting this winter. Check out these tips from the Water Utility:
Make Sure Your Home is Winter Ready!
A reminder for home and business owners to make sure your water pipes are protected from freezing or bursting this winter.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Snow and frigid temperatures are a good reminder for home and business owners to make sure their water pipes are protected from freezing or bursting this winter. Check out these tips from the Water Utility:
The City of Madison, in partnership with EQT By Design and 4th Economy, is holding a public workshop to engage community members in shaping the city's economic development plan.
The virtual event will take place on December 11, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm via Zoom.
The virtual event will take place on December 11, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm via Zoom.
City of Madison Holding Workshop on Economic Development Plan Draft Strategy Recommendations
The City of Madison, in partnership with EQT By Design and 4th Economy, is holding a public workshop to engage community members in shaping the city's economic development plan.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The City of Madison, in partnership with EQT By Design and 4th Economy, is holding a public workshop to engage community members in shaping the city's economic development plan.
The virtual event will take place on December 11, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm via Zoom.
The virtual event will take place on December 11, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm via Zoom.
Police Chief Patterson says in 2025 there have been “significant and impressive reductions” in all of the major crimes tracked by the Madison Police Department. Overall, there’s been a 16 percent reduction in crime, year-to-date, when measured against the three-year average for the same time period.
Crime in Madison Continues to Decline
For Immediate Release October 27, 2025
www.cityofmadison.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Police Chief Patterson says in 2025 there have been “significant and impressive reductions” in all of the major crimes tracked by the Madison Police Department. Overall, there’s been a 16 percent reduction in crime, year-to-date, when measured against the three-year average for the same time period.
Thank you, Shelter Friends of Dane County, for helping to unlock the potential of the new shelter. Please consider making a donation today. Your donation will help us open this facility as a 24/7 shelter.
Shelter Friends of Dane County, Inc.
Help Create Pathways Out of Homelessness Our community’s first purpose-built shelter is being constructed at 1902 Bartillon Dr., to serve 250 men experiencing homelessness. Public funding covers const...
shelterfriendsdaneco.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thank you, Shelter Friends of Dane County, for helping to unlock the potential of the new shelter. Please consider making a donation today. Your donation will help us open this facility as a 24/7 shelter.
We are interested in using City-owned land to make local food systems more sustainable and robust. I hope that farmers, small businesses, and organizations involved in community or market gardening and interested in assisting Madison families with food affordability will fill out this short survey.
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.
www.cityofmadison.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We are interested in using City-owned land to make local food systems more sustainable and robust. I hope that farmers, small businesses, and organizations involved in community or market gardening and interested in assisting Madison families with food affordability will fill out this short survey.
Madison is right to add housing types and limit drive-thrus | Harald Kliems
madison.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Madison is right to add housing types and limit drive-thrus | Harald Kliems
I’m proud to live in a community that takes care of one another. That’s why I am personally contributing to Shelter Friends - I hope you will join me. No donation is too small – or too big.
Shelter Friends of Dane County, Inc.
Help Create Pathways Out of Homelessness Our community’s first purpose-built shelter is being constructed at 1902 Bartillon Dr., to serve 250 men experiencing homelessness. Public funding covers const...
shelterfriendsdaneco.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’m proud to live in a community that takes care of one another. That’s why I am personally contributing to Shelter Friends - I hope you will join me. No donation is too small – or too big.
I'm calling on state legislators to act now to stop the flow of illegal guns and keep Wisconsin families safe.
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action call on elected officials to enact gun control reforms at State Capitol
Around 100 parents, students and community members gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol to call on elected officials to enact gun control reforms.
On Oct. 21, Moms Demand Action and Students Deman...
madison365.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I'm calling on state legislators to act now to stop the flow of illegal guns and keep Wisconsin families safe.
Reposted by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
Thank your bus driver and your snowplow driver.
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Thank your bus driver and your snowplow driver.
Enjoy the snow in a Madison park!
Winter Fun in Madison Parks
www.cityofmadison.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Enjoy the snow in a Madison park!
Crews from crews from Streets, Forestry, Engineering, Parks and heavy equipment contractors have been out all night plowing residential streets, and will keep working all day today. Go slow and give them a chance to work, please!
Snow Plowing Update: 11/30/2025
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November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Crews from crews from Streets, Forestry, Engineering, Parks and heavy equipment contractors have been out all night plowing residential streets, and will keep working all day today. Go slow and give them a chance to work, please!
Excess winter salt on sidewalks and driveways is terrible for the health of Madison’s freshwater lakes. Here are seven easy ways to cut down on winter salt usage:
7 ways to use less salt this winter on sidewalks and at home
Save money and salt — and our freshwater lakes — with these few easy steps.
madison.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Excess winter salt on sidewalks and driveways is terrible for the health of Madison’s freshwater lakes. Here are seven easy ways to cut down on winter salt usage:
Streets Division plows: - have been on the salt routes since last night
- are plowing and salting the 800 miles of traffic lanes that make up the main streets
- will continue cycling through the salt routes again and again as the snow continues to fall.
- are plowing and salting the 800 miles of traffic lanes that make up the main streets
- will continue cycling through the salt routes again and again as the snow continues to fall.
www.cityofmadison.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Streets Division plows: - have been on the salt routes since last night
- are plowing and salting the 800 miles of traffic lanes that make up the main streets
- will continue cycling through the salt routes again and again as the snow continues to fall.
- are plowing and salting the 800 miles of traffic lanes that make up the main streets
- will continue cycling through the salt routes again and again as the snow continues to fall.