Round Up

A few things of interest going on around Madison beyond the City, County and School Board meetings this week.

Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance Annual Meeting

The Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance will hold its Annual Meeting on Thurs. March 28, 2019 starting at 11:00 in Room 301of Madison’s Downtown Public Library just a block and half away from the Capitol Building at 201 W Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703; 608-266-6300; View a map

The library is handicapped accessible, is a block away from several bus stops, has parking facilities for bicycles by its entrance, and is across the street from a public parking lot for cars.

Rep. Debra Kolste (D-Janesville), Ranking Member of the Assembly’s Transportation Committee, will start off the meeting by talking with us about the future of transit in Wisconsin.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Be ready to voice your hopes and concerns!

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Wilson St. Corridor Study Meeting

As you may know, West Wilson Street from South Broom Street to South Henry Street is scheduled for reconstruction in 2019. Water main breaks and deteriorated pavement over the last year have made this project a priority. As part of the approval for the 2018 reconstruction project on West Wilson Street, the Common Council required that the City conduct a more comprehensive transportation study of the Wilson Street corridor—South Broom Street to South Blair Street. A map of the study area is available here.

With another project scheduled, the City is currently studying how the Wilson Street corridor (Broom Street to Blair Street) functions for all modes of transportation. Project public meetings were held in November and December and laid out project background, goals and objectives, existing conditions and possible design alternatives. For this information, see the meeting materials at the project website here.

A third public meeting will be held in order to discuss and get feedback on new alternative designs in development. Materials for the third public meeting will be uploaded to the project website after the meeting.

Wilson Street Corridor Transportation Study Meeting:

Monday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Room 215 (formerly Room 260), Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Public comments are encouraged at the meeting.

Protest U.S. Intervention in Venezuela

No U.S. War on Venezuela!

Join the National Day of Protest!
Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23
Wisconsin State Capitol, State St. Steps
Hosted by the Wisconsin Network for Peace, Justice and Sustainability and other progressive groups

For more info on what’s happening in Venezuela:
https://truthout.org/articles/aggressive-u-s-foreign-policy-is-back-in-venezuela/

CNI/Miffland Monthly Happy Hour

Greetings!

Please join the Miffland member-neighborhood and the rest of Capitol Neighborhoods for the rescheduled Monthly Happy Hour!

Wednesday February 27, 6-9PM
A La Brasa Latin Cuisine at 15 N. Broom Street.

Guests will be responsible for their own food and drink. Please feel free to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to a fun night of socializing and fun! If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact me at President@CapitolNeighborhoods.org or review the Facebook event linked below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2222649511351239/

Eli Judge
President, Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc.

Madison Infoshop’s 2019 “Reclaim the Commons” Seed Swap is OPEN – 1202 Williamson St.!

In celebration of Ground Hog Day and the eventual coming of Spring, the Madison Infoshop in conjunction with the Mutual Aid Workspace (MAW) at the Social Justice Center (1202 Williamson St.) – would like to invite the community to participate in our 2019 “Reclaim the Commons” Seed Swap! Local heirloom and open pollinated varieties are preferred, hybrids will be “tolerated,” while patented genetically engineered seeds are most “unwelcome.” It is also good to note that older seeds (3+ years) will have poorer germination rates (50-70%) but are certainly worth trying if you wish. While visiting the Madison Infoshop, be sure to check out our array of free zines on seed saving, agroecology, organic gardening, making compost, and the like, as well as the related book titles in our lending library available for check-out. Seeds are a treasure that belong to everyone, so thanks for joining this collective effort at reclaiming our heritage! Info? https://madinfoshop.wordpress.com/

No Cops In School- A Feminist Issue!

Tues. Feb. 19th 8:00 am Threshold (2717 Atwood Ave.) No Cops in School – A Feminist Issue! Join us for a buffet breakfast and to hear from M.. Adams!, Co-executive director of Freedom, Inc. and Co-founder of Young, Gifted, & Black Coalition. Hosted by the Madison Chapter of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Cost is $15 at the door. To RSVP please email: wilpfmadison@gmail.com More info, visit the the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2063467240412545/

Sustainable Saturday

Sat. Feb. 23rd 6:00 pm James Reeb Unitarian (2146 E. Johnson St.) Sustainable Saturday Night – community potluck, followed by a program: Back from the Brink – with Dr. Rogge about municipal divestment from the nuclear arms race. Info? #608-630-3633

Monona City Resolution to Address Climate Change

City Council will meet 7 pm Monday, February 18th to review the resolution and will vote on it at the March 4th meeting. Consider attending either or both meetings to sign in or speak in support of this resolution. View agenda and resolution here: http://mymonona.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=14221

Send an email to council with your support in writing by end of day on the 17th: http://mymonona.com/FormCenter/City-Council-Contact-Form-3/City-Council-Contact-Form-64

1. Attend the city council meeting of February 18. And, attend the council meeting of March 4th. Meetings are held in the Monona Public Library’s Municipal Room, ground level, and start promptly at 7:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early. When you get there, you’ll fill out a small card to register your support for the resolution. Additionally, you may indicate that you’d like to speak (up to 3 minutes). Turn in your card and one by one all those who have registered will be recognized.
Those who wish to speak will be called to the podium to do so. Citizens of all ages are welcome to come and show their support. Because we cannot know what will happen on Feb 18, please reserve both dates on your calendars, and bring a friend.

2. Sign this Petition in Support of the Monona Resolution for 100% Renewable Energy and Resiliency This will be presented to the Mayor on February 18th.

Sign Student Petition on Green New Deal

Dear Neighbors,

We’re part of a local youth-led campaign working to pass a Madison resolution in conjunction with the proposed Green New Deal.

The Green New Deal is a national resolution presented by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Its main goal is to help the environment by updating infrastructure and switching to 100% renewable energy, helping the economy by providing jobs, and finally, fighting for social, economic, and racial justice.

Our resolution would promote 100% renewable energy, create environmental jobs, and protect low-income families in Madison and across the country.

Please sign our petition and share widely! Additionally, on March 19th our resolution will be presented to the City Council. Our goal is to pack the room! Come to the City-County Building at 6:20 pm to show your support.

Sign Our Petition Here!

Thanks for your time,

Ella Jordahl, Isabel Rameker, and Danielle LaLuzerne
Madison High School Students

Little Tibet Alcohol License – 827 E. Johnson

Dear Neighbor,
Please join me and Namgyal Ponsar owner of Little Tibet for a meeting where we will hear about Ms Ponsar’s application for a Class B Beer & Class C wine license. The proposed venue will be located at 827 E. Johnson St. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. You will also have an opportunity to see her facilities.

Tuesday February 19, 2019
5:30 p.m.
827 E. Johnson St.

I look forward to seeing you on February 19th.
Ledell Zellers
Alder, Second District
district2@cityofmadison.com
608-417-9521

Arboretum Restoration Team Leader Training

Dear Neighborhood Leaders,

Please help us promote this upcoming Restoration Team Leader Training. Please forward the following announcement and attached flier to anyone you think might be interested in the training, put a notice on your Facebook page, your neighborhood listserves, Next Door, and/or print and post the attached flier. We greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word! (And apologies for any duplicate emails!)

Kind regards,
The flora and fauna of the Arboretum

Restore the Land, Become a Leader: Arboretum Restoration Team Leader Training

Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community.

Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season.

Restoration Team Leader Training will begin March 31, 2019. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, workshops, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information, please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.

Also, Stewardship Training begins on March 31, 2019. For more information, please contact Stephanie Peterson at (608) 262-2746 or smpetersen2@wisc.edu

Marian Farrior
Restoration Work Party Manager
(608) 265-5214
marian.farrior@wisc.edu
mlfarrior@wisc.edu
UW-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
Madison, WI 53711
https://arboretum.wisc.edu/

Budget and a Beer

Dear Friend,
Please join me for my “Budget and a Beer” listening session at Working Draft Beer Company on Wednesday, February 20th from 5:00-6:30pm.

This will be an opportunity for constituents of the 76th Assembly District to learn about the budget-making process, get tips on how to be more involved, and ask questions. This will also serve as normal office hours, so please feel free to bring any concerns and comments that you may have on any legislative issues.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office with any legislative questions or concerns.
Warmly,
Rep. Chris Taylor
76th Assembly District