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Topics related to Dane County. This includes county gov’t and places outside of Madison.

The Future of Madison Policing

WHAT DO WE WANT FOR POLICING IN MADISON?

Dane County has ZERO paid lobbyists registered in 2020

In 2019 there were only 3 registrations from 2 organizations.  In 2018 there were 3 registrations all from the same organization. 

County Budget Woes

Talk about setting yourself up for failure, you knew the 2.9% increase was too good to be true. Check out some of these...

City Attorney Responds to Council Amendments

I think the city attorney concluded that most of the amendments were policy, not legal issues. There are a few notes and comments, but almost all seem ok by him.

Why Does it Matter if We have No Affordable Housing Plan?

Seriously, isn't our housing affordable here in Madison? Take a look . . .
dane county week ahead

Dane County Week Ahead – 3/2/20

Updating public input rules, how many supervisors should they have after redistricting (currently 37), land purchases, AirBnB ordinance and more.

Vicky Selkowe earns endorsement of entire Madison School Board in AD48 race

Remember, ForwardLookout is a multi-author blog, and we're not all supporting the same candidates. I'm supporting Vicky Selkowe, and I thought this was pretty impressive news: in very strong Democratic field, today she announced the endorsement of every elected member of the Madison School Board. Now, I'm biased, but more and more I'm hearing her described as 'front-runner'... read on for the announcement!

Day Shelter Updates

Week 17 update and upcoming volunteer appreciation event. 2 weeks left and then . . .

A Sign of Things to Come

Sorry, no more services for the poor and people in need.

City and County Affordable Housing Fund Debates Thursday

This is it!  The new alders all ran for office saying they wanted to work on affordable housing.  This is our big opportunity, $11 million dollars will be spent.  Will it make a huge difference, or be more of the same old, same old?  Will we see big radical meaningful changes?

Tomorrow Noon: Responding to the ENTIRE Walker Agenda

In the first mass rally organized to respond to the entire Walker agenda . . . WE ARE WISCONSIN! RALLY Saturday, March 5th ~ Noon to...

Tuesday Morning Round Up

Relevant local news I can find, plus state and "not in the news" news . . .