Dane

Here's the city staff report on Beltline shoulder usage that will be discussed at the Transportation Policy and Planning Board tonight at 5:00.  I was surprised by the staff spin on the issue.

In October 2022, how will Madison and Fitchburg split the Town of Madison's assets? What will happen to their employees? How does this work with redistricting? Are the town's properties under assessed and what happens with the city's higher tax rates? How will we give Town residents the same level of service when we won't get levy increases sufficient to do the work?  So many questions!

Today is the day that candidates for County Board (37 Seats!), School Board (3 seats) and City Council (1 seat) can start circulating nomination papers . . . but shockingly few have filed paperwork to allow them to begin!

Looks like its time to clean out my inbox!  Here's some things you might find of use!  Parks, Bikes, Buses, Events, MPD survey, downtown neighborhood news and more.

Music (Mary Gaines and Chris Wagoner), great speakers (Vicki Berenson, Brian Benford, Angela Jenkins, Jesse Pycha-Holst, Brandi Grayson and Rebecca Kemble) and more music (Lou and Peter Berryman)! 

F-35s impact on housing, Board of Health Immunization policy, lake management quarterly report, creating universal access center and more.

Recently Occupy Madison held a 5 year anniversary party for the Occupy Madison Tiny House Village - and it was a reminder that the hard work and perseverance was so worth it.  Here's a brief look at the event and how you can help.

Music and speakers noon - 1, march at 1:00.  Here's the details and other Safe Skies Clean Water updates.

Only the State Journal reported on this special meeting of the Dane County Board where they heard the results of the mental health study.  Here's the rest of the details of that meeting including recommendations and exploring what those recommendations mean for Dane County.

County is dragging its feet in filing an appeal, County Board members urge action before appeal deadline of December 16th.

4, er, 3 or 2? meetings - Public Works and Zoning.

Compromise reached (?) on mental health and substance abuse funding so no veto override, lawsuit (?) over Cardinal-Hickory line and routine items.