UPDATE – resignation letter included. No one I know of has seen the resignation letter, but apparently she resigned and its already been decided to fill the vacancy so close to an election?
On a personal note, I really liked her on the council and am bummed, I hope everything is ok in her personal life. She was a great advocate for homelessness and affordable housing.
And . . .something to think about, who gets her Finance Committee seat in the middle of the budget process?
PRESS RELEASE
Press release from the Common Council President and Vice President.
Alder Donna Moreland Resigns Effective September 30, 2020
We were saddened to learn of Alderperson Donna Moreland’s resignation from the Madison Common Council on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Donna has been our Common Council colleague since April 2019 and we’ve enjoyed working with her on a number of topics, issues and most recently serving as the chair of the Alder Workgroup to Develop the Logistical and Operational Details for MPD Independent Civilian Oversight. Her commitment to serving her district and the city are commendable. We wish her the best in all her future endeavors.
The procedure for filling a vacancy on the Common Council is set out in Madison General Ordinance 2.03 and Wisconsin State Statute 17.23(1)(a).
The Common Council President oversees the application process to fill the vacancy. Those applications are reviewed by the Common Council Executive Committee which makes a recommendation to the Common Council. The Common Council then appoints the interim District 7 Alderperson to serve until a new alder is elected and sworn in on April 20, 2020.
The process to fill the vacancy will begin soon and a timeline will be made available in the near future.
RESIGNATION LETTER
September 29, 2020
Via email
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
President Sheri Carter
Dear Mayor Rhodes Conway and President Carter,
This letter will serve as my official letter of resignation from the Madison Common
Council, effective Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
I have accepted an opportunity that will require my full attention and focus. I do not
take this moment lightly and hope you understand and respect my decision.
I have learned a lot during my time as Alder and have proudly served the residents
of District 7 and all Madison residents.
I am grateful to the residents of District 7 who entrusted me to serve in this capacity.
I am forever changed from the time spent in service to the City of Madison.
Warm regards,
Donna V. Moreland
Madison Alder – District 7
