Street Closures: “We shouldn’t waste a good crisis”
The mayor said "we shouldn't waste a good crisis" and here it is in action. Does anyone actually we believe we have to close streets to protect the safety of residents so bikes and pedestrians can social distance?
Round Up – Friday/Saturday, April 10 & 11
Konkel's observations, Alder, homeless services and bike updates, COVID-19 Wall of Shame, surveys, petitions, Conservation Congress voting, new judge appointment and more.
City Week Ahead 4/13/20
Plan Commission continues approving developments, Transportation approving bus routes and rubber stamping emergency actions taken, counting the votes from last Tuesday's election and more.
Round Up – Thursday, April 9th
Alder and homeless services updates, housing hotline, Dane County Parks open, any more mayoral orders?, city committees that are allowed to meet, bloopers and more.
Emergency Orders: the Mayor Explains – Part 1
Actually, the City Attorney's office explains in 51 pages of "Emergency Resolution Memos". I read all 51 pages so you don't have to, here's the summary! And Konkel's got questions!
Brenda Konkel new Executive Director MACH OneHealth
So, things may slow down a bit around Forward Lookout! Duty calls! Many regular posts will continue, but it will be a little harder to keep up!
Eviction Ban Updates from Legal Action of Wisconsin
FAQs and a video on the Eviction ban that was declared by the Governor on March 27th and goes through May 26th, unless extended.
Week of April 6, 2020
Local government meetings go virtual and boards of canvassers resemble a famous physics cat, in this episode of Forward Lookout for April 6, 2020.
Follow the (Coronavirus) money rolling in to Dane County
$95M is coming to the County, $24.4M for our bus system, $1.1M in CDBG funds, Small Businesses (including nonprofits) to get forgivable Payroll Protection loans, we've been declared a federal disaster area and more on the way? Who decides where that money will go?
Round Up – Friday & Saturday 4/3 & 4/4
Elections, Council and homeless services updates; Water main flushing, bike updates and more.
Madison Clerk’s Update on safe voting on Tuesday (Updated)
This is what the clerk's office sent out for those who will be voting in person on Tuesday. Looks like it was sent to poll workers.
City Week Ahead 4/6/20
Council President Shiva Bidar and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway allow one meeting, Finance. CDA and elections meetings also happening. 8 items to be decided/recommended.