City Rain/Flooding Updates for Overnight
City Updates: Heaviest Rain Expected Overnight, Minimal Flooding Reported During the Day
Housing is a Human Right – Now what will we do about it?
The City and County both passed resolutions declaring Housing Is A Human Right . . . and now we are holding a Summit, tomorrow, to talk about what to do about it! Copies are made, rooms reserved, packets being stuffed, panelists readying themselves . . . now all we need is you!
The Governors “tools” and the President’s “stimulus”.
Governor Walker has been in office for just a few months and they have been an eventful few months. Before he even took...
Petition Away!
After a full year of the City of Madison blocking electronic petitions, the signatures should start going through today! Yay! Unfortunately, how we got here was a little ugly
CityCampMadison
This Saturday, May 21st, is “CityCampMadison”
http://citycamp.barcampmadison.org/
The idea behind a CityCamp is to bring together people who are interested in "Civic Entrepreneurship" - creating solutions...
Catching Up on Judge Doyle Square
Ok, I've been slacking, so while I'm catching up on everything, I thought I'd fill you in!
Madison’s 1%’s Vision for Downtown (Part 1)
So many of the recent meetings about the Downtown Plan are during the day and I haven't been able to make the meetings - so last night I checked in to the Economic Development Committee and got a really bizarre vision for the downtown. You gotta check this out.
Upcoming Demolitions
I just did this a month ago, but there are enough for another post . . .
I hate this last minute slimy campaign crap . . .
Seriously! When overly exuberant kids on campus do this crap its one thing you might overlook, when people who have been around politics for...
Madison Common Council Elections: Closer than we think
It’s October, and we really should be focused only on November, but let’s take just a few minutes to think about the Madison Common Council elections next spring. The December 1st start of the filing period isn’t that far away, and the people who are serious about running are certainly thinking about it right now, but mostly staying quiet until after November. Here’s a quick rundown on where current Council members might shake out.
Make The Magic
One of my favorite charities - Camp Kesem - UW Madison, is having their annual fundraiser - Make the Magic.
Make the...
Allied Drive Neighborhood Says Hold On Mayor Dave, We’re Not Done Yet!
Mayor Dave says Madison has no more troubled neighborhoods, and data will prevent future problems. Allied Drive Neighborhood disagrees.