Round Up - June 2020 - Forward Lookout

Meeting:	Alder Workgroup to Develop Logistics & Operational Details For MPD Independent Civilian Oversight
Date:	Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

Dane County

Free the 350 posts bail for Dane County jail inmates – WORT 89.9 FM
Three weeks after large protests start, no initial spike in Dane Co. COVID-19 cases – WKOW

Madison Area Schools K-12

Verona school officials fire substitute support staff member over racially insensitive comments – Channel3000.com
Verona School District cuts ties with substitute staffer after ‘racially insensitive comments’ – State Journal
MMSD plans hybrid virtual, in-person instruction for fall, but shares few details – Channel3000.com
Smaller class sizes, flexibility urged for Wisconsin schools – Channel3000.com
Madison schools considering hybrid approach for the fall – WKOW

Higher Ed

Memorial Union Terrace phased reopening begins – Cahnnel3000.com
Memorial Union Terrace opens Monday with new guidelines – WKOW
Madison College prepares for fall challenges – WKOW
Former UW system president candidate resigns as president at University of Alaska – WKOW

And more . . .

Study: Wisconsin Cities’ Law Enforcement Spending Up 60 Percent In 30 Years – Wisconsin Public Radio
Report: Wisconsin one of 23 states in which police are largest municipal spending category – WisPolitics
State education agency tells districts to ‘plan for change throughout’ 2020-21 in new guidance – Cap Times
Wisconsin education agency suggests small classes, face masks, shifted schedules for reopening – State Journal
DNR seeks permission to draft rules on PFAS restrictions – State Journal

Sunday, June 21st

City of Madison

Black Lives Matter – Alder Syed Abbas
Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan (OMSAP) – BRT UPdate – Alder Syed Abbas
Wilson Street Garage Opening – Alder Mike Verveer
Police say 1 person hurt after truck drives through crowd in downtown Madison, activist group calls incident a hate crime – Channel3000.com
Witnesses: Madison police pepper-spray brother, friends of hit-and-run victim – Madison 365
Hit & run sparks community outrage, protests over police handling of incident – WKOW
Vision Zero: Madison’s plan to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Capital Budget Agency Requests are (almost) out! – Forwardlookout.com
Oscar Mayer’s Environmental Contamination – Forwardlookout.com

Saturday, June 20th

City of Madison

Madison City Week Ahead 6/22/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Updates & Week of June 22 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
City Council president announces task force on critical issues facing black community – Cap Times
Still hot: Madison home values rise for seventh year in a row – State Journal

Dane County

Dane County Week Ahead 6/22/20– Forwardlookout.com
Bail Fund frees 13 inmates after Juneteenth march to Dane Co. Jail – WKOW

Madison Area Schools

Madison School District Week Ahead 6/22/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Dane County school districts waive requirements for graduation – State Journal
Groups celebrate Juneteenth outside Madison schools – Cap Times

And more . . .

Won’t Get Fooled Again – Systems Change Consulting

Friday, June 19th

City of Madison

2020 City of Madison Property Assessments – Alder Mike Verveer
Juneteenth, COVID-19 Update – Alder Barbara McKinney
Juneteenth rally-goers march to Dane County Jail – State Journal
City of Madison Parking Suspension Update – City of Madison
The 2020 Property Tax Base of the City of Madison – City of Madison
Metro transit increases maximum passenger capacity, safety rules remain in place – Channel3000.com
Madison protesters blocking John Nolen Drive – Channel3000.com
Madison Juneteenth rally today – Madison Environmental Justice Organization
Artists Made History on State Street – City of Madison
Garver Feed Mill receives award from Wisconsin Historical Society – Channel3000.com
Council Leadership Statement on Juneteenth in the City of Madison – City of Madison
Juneteenth- A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway – City of Madison
Global music fest goes virtual: Make Music Madison takes part in annual celebration – State Journal

Dane County

Dane County renews partnership with Waunakee schools – Waunakee Tribune
County launches eviction prevention effort – Sun Prairie Star
Fund to help those facing eviction – Waunakee Tribune
Dane County extends contract with Second Harvest food bank – Cap Times
Dane County, Tenant Resource Center Launch More Than $10 Million Community Eviction Prevention Program – Dane County
Dane County launches $10 million eviction prevention program – WKOW
Dane County Sheriff Adds Decontamination System to Dane County Jail to Protect against COVID-19 – Dane County
Beach Water Quality Monitoring and Testing Reduces Risk of Illness for People and Pets – Dane County Public Health
Beach Water Quality Monitoring and Testing Reduces Risk of Illness for People and Pets – Public Health
Dane County, Tenant Resource Center launch $10 million eviction prevention program – Channel3000.com

Madison Area Schools

‘Safe pair of hands’: UW appoints former gov Tommy Thompson interim president – Cap Times
Former governor Tommy Thompson named interim UW System president – State Journal
Former Gov. Thompson to serve as interim UW System president – WKOW
Chancellor Blank statement on former Gov. Tommy Thompson appointment – Campus News
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson to serve as UW System Interim President – Badger Herald

And more

Rising concerns of eviction after months on wait list for unemployment benefits – Channel3000.com
Evers proposes policing reforms – Madison 365

Thursday, June 18th

City of Madison

Proposed city loan program aims to help Madison’s minority-owned bus… – WORT 89.9 FM
Steering committee formed, neighborhood meeting set for West Washington project – Cap Times
Downtown Madison recovery program would aid businesses damaged following protests – Cap Times
Wilson Street Garage to Open June 22 – City of Madison
City Leaders Propose Program to Assist with Downtown Business Recovery – City of Madison
City leaders propose plan to support downtown businesses impacted by pandemic, property damage – Channel3000.com
Madison police union addresses Mayor Rhodes-Conway – Channel3000.com
Madison Public Library restarting public computer services next week – Channel3000.com
Madison police union calls on Mayor Rhodes-Conway to unite opposing sides of police reform – Channel3000.com
Businesses hit by pandemic, then vandalism could get support from city – WKOW
Paramedics train through pandemic to join Madison Fire Department – WKOW
Metro Transit bus capacity expands Friday – WKOW
Hundreds shut down South Park Street for Glow in the Dark March for Black Lives – Badger Herald
City Council blocks MPD funding for projectile launchers, approves civilian oversight committee – Badger Herald
Hundreds march in Madison ‘Glow in the Dark’ rally – Cap Times
As paycheck protection ends, Overture cuts 60% of staff – Cap Times
Overture Center cutting staffing by 60% amid COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
Overture Cutting Staff Positions – More info on Overture’s future next week – Forwardlookout.com
Vilas Park Master Plan Concepts Ready For Review – City of Madison
Overture Center to cut staff 60% during summer – Channel3000.com
Madison’s Overture Center announces staffing reductions – WKOW
Madison Public Library Opens for Limited Public Computing Beginning June 22 – City of Madison

Dane County

Dane County Board to consider declaring racism a public health crisis – State Journal
Dane County Jail adds decontamination system to protect against COVID-19 – Channel3000.com
Henry Vilas Zoo now open – Channel3000.com
Dane County to declare racism a public health crisis, ‘It is on us to live up to this declaration’ – Channel3000.com
DeForest community marches for racial justice – Channel3000.com
Free testing available for Dane County first responders – Channel3000.com
Dane County kicks off first responder COVID-19 testing programv – WKOW
Dane County Jail using new cleaning equipment; protesters call on governor to release low-risk inmates – WKOW
March for Racial Justice rallies through DeForest – WKOW
Board To Vote On Additional Funds To Address Food Insecurity Related To Covid-19 – Dane County

Madison Area Schools

Reserve a seat at the Terrace? – Isthmus
Nazi swastika graffitied on Grainger Hall column, UW-Madison says – Channel3000.com
Swastika on UW campus being investigated – WKOW
Memorial Union Terrace reopens June 22, but you better make a reservation – State Journal
Memorial Union Terrace to begin phased reopening June 22 – Madison 365
Memorial Union Terrace to start phased reopening – Channel3000.com
UW Memorial Union Terrace to begin phased reopening June 22 – WKOW
Wisconsin Union Terrace to open June 22, with COVID-19 restrictions – Badger Herald
Terrace to reopen June 22, with new rules – Campus News

And more

Should Police Be Unionized? – WORT 89.9 FM
Protesters ‘Drive to Decarcerate,’ gather outside of Governor’s Mansion to demand prison reform – Channel3000.com
Mega Round Up June 4 – 18 – Forwardlookout.com
Verona Patio Session 6/14/20 Seaside Zoo Lite – Forwardlookout.com

Wednesday, June 17th

City of Madison

Madison protesters blocking traffic on Park Street – Channel3000.com
Group of protesters block traffic Wednesday night – WKOW
Madison Common Council approves civilian oversight committee – WORT 89.9 FM
Activists planning Juneteenth rally to continue momentum for change – WKOW
Olbrich Botanical Gardens open to the public for the first time since March – WKOW
Madison City Council creates police review board, alder work group – Cap Times
Edgewood appeals Plan Commission’s decision over field lights – Cap Times
Madison loan program would support commercial property ownership in communities of color – Cap Times
Alders, mayor advance proposal to support wealth creation in communities of color – Madison 365
City Leaders Advance a Proposal to Support Wealth Creation in Communities of Color – City of Madison
Olbrich Botanical Gardens to partially reopen Wednesday – City of Madison
Olbrich Botanical Gardens to partially reopen Wednesday – Channel3000.com
Madison City Council unanimously rejects funding for projectile launchers – Cap Times
Juneteenth rally planned in Madison amid COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest – State Journal

Dane County

Protesters march in Verona – Channel3000.com
Hundreds join Black Lives Matter march in Verona – WKOW
Vilas Zoo to reopen Thursday with added safety measures, limited capacity – State Journal
Juneteenth Recognized By County Board – Dane County
Henry Vilas Zoo to reopen Thursday – WKOW
No monkeying around – Isthmus
Parisi Statement: Dane County Reaches 1,000 Case Mark on Covid-19 – Dane County
‘It’s beyond time we did this’: Madison Common Council approves resolution taking next step in creating police oversight board – Madison 365
COVID shows jail population can be greatly reduced – Madison 365

Madison Area Schools K-12

Seniority shouldn’t drive school staffing decisions – Wisconsin State Journal
‘Police Free Schools’ painted in front of MMSD administrative building – WKOW

Higher Ed

UW-Madison Announces Back to School Plans – WORT 89.9 FM
Statement from Chancellor Blank on state funding for COVID-19 expenses – Campus News
Planning a Smart Restart for UW-Madison – UW Cancellor Office
UW-Madison to reopen with in-person, online classes – AP
UW-Madison’s plan to reopen campus in fall: masks, free testing, hybrid classes – State Journal
UW students to return to campus with free testing, masks in classrooms – Cap Times
UW-Madison to start fall semester with hybrid of in-person, online classes – Channel3000.com
UW-Madison announces ‘Smart Restart Plan’ for fall semester – WKOW
UW-Madison announces formal reopening plan for fall semester – Badger Herald
University announces Smart Restart plan to reopen in fall – Campus News
“Smart Restart” plan will guide campus reopening in fall – Campus News

Tuesday, June 16th

City of Madison

Madison common council continues steps towards civilian oversight of MPD – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison City Council blocks $50,000 for sponge-firing ‘projectile launchers’ police used against protesters – State Journal
What will the Madison City Council talk about tonight – 6/16/20? – Forwardlookout.com
Virtual Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Equity in Music and Entertainment – City of Madison
Dream Up and Dream Big – Mayor’s Office
Redlining Madison: Expert describes how cities were designed to put people of color at disadvantage – Channel3000.com
‘It’s beyond time we did this’: Madison Common Council approves resolution taking next step in creating police oversight board – Channel3000.com
Madison officials advance program looking to increase opportunities for business owners of color – Channel3000.com
Olbrich Botanical Gardens announces partial opening Wednesday – WKOW
Madison proposes loan program for business owners of color – WKOW
‘It falls far short,’ community leaders want more from police reform – WKOW
Madison Common Council approves creation of police oversight board, rejects $50k police request for “less lethal” weapons – WKOW
Madison’s hip-hop community already gave us 31 ideas for addressing racism and policing – Tone Madison
‘We haven’t done a very good job of listening’: Allies rally to defund police – Cap Times
Madison water meets government standards despite some contaminants – State Journal
Bill Lueders: Abolish the Madison Police and Fire Commission – Cap Times
“Less lethal” but still controversial – Isthmus
Madison’s annual Drinking Water Quality report is out – City of Madison
Madison Police Union words of advice to Madison Mayor – Forwardlookout.com
Madison PFC attorney misunderstands committee intent for Civilian Oversight – Forwardlookout.com
#WhiteCoats4BlackLives: Madison-area medical professionals rally to eliminate racism in health care – Madison 365
Madison Common Council to take up creation of MPD Civilian Oversight Board – WKOW
Council to continue coversations into civilian oversight for Madison police – Cahnnel3000.com

Dane County

Henry Vilas Zoo reopening this week – Channel3000.com
Henry Vilas Zoo to reopen Thursday – WKOW
State rejects inmate release, Dane Co. Sheriff defends handling of coronavirus cases – WKOW

Madison Area Schools

Protesters Write Messages on Judge Doyle Administration Building – WORT 89.9 FM

And more . . .

DNR board to vote on starting draft of new PFAS restrictions – Channel3000.com

Monday, June 15th

City of Madison

Madison police oversight measures may ‘encroach’ on Police and Fire Commission, attorney says – State Journal
Chief Wahl showed up without answers – Tone Madison
Late breaking items for tomorrow’s Madison City Council Meeting – Forwardlookout.com
Happening Now: Allies Rally joins call to defund police – WKOW
City Meeting Schedule: Week of June 15, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney
City Meeting Schedule: Week of June 15, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter
Police Reform, CGR Development, Vision Zero – D15 Update 6/15/20 – Alder Grant Foster
Pride For Black Lives Rally – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison Metro’s Use of Buses for National Guard – Forward Lookout
Madison Police Department Impact on 40% reduction in the jail? – Forward Lookout
Streets Division Offices Re-Opening with Limited Services on June 22 – City of Madison, Streets
City of Madison & Madison’s Central Business Improvement District State Street Mural Gallery Updates – City of Madison, Mayor’s Office
Madison city council agenda item allocates $50,000 to projectile launchers for police – Channel3000.com
Though Madison police rarely use force, racial disparities exist among those involved – Cap Times

Projects

Dane County

‘It matters more than ever right now’: Public health department pushes for continued coronavirus precautions – Channel3000.com
Rethinking Madison-Area Policing – WORT 89.9 FM
Oregon Police Department to undergo bias training, yearly mental health checks – Channel3000.com
Monona Grove students protest following George Floyd’s death, local racial incidents – State Journal
Dane County moves into Phase 2 of reopening Monday, boosting capacity limits – Channel3000.com
Dane County moves to Phase 2 reopening Monday – WKOW

Madison Area Schools K-12

Madison School Board to vote on budget June 29 with many unknowns – Cap Times
Madison School Board recommends putting ‘pause’ on raises as budget shrouded in unknowns – State Journal
Wisconsin education department expects schools to open in fall – Cap Times

Higher Ed

UW System announces students, faculty and staff will return to campus for fall 2020 semester – Madison 365

And more . . .

Wisconsin evictions soar as moratorium ends but pandemic continues — 6/15/20 – Wisconsin Watch
Teeanna Brisco: Madison’s Black youth are waiting. When will community leaders step up? – Cap Times
Several Wisconsin Communities Reviewing Police Use Of Force Policies – Wisconsin Public Radio
Reporters Under Attack– WORT 89.9 FM

Sunday, June 14th

City of Madison

Madison Police Chief response to Alders protest questions – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Police and Fire Commission Attorney Concerns on Police Auditor and Civilian Oversight – Forwardlookout.com
Updates & Week of June 15 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
White coats, black lives: Health care professionals march in Saturday rally – Cap Times
Madison City Week Ahead 6/15/20 – Forwardlookout.com
‘It’s time to try something new’: Madison under renewed pressure to reform police – State Journal

Dane County

Dane County moving to Phase 2 of reopening – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Commission rejects revised Pumpkin Patch GDP – Sun Prairie Star
Dane County to move into the next stage of reopening, business capacity, gathering size can increase – Badger Herald
Dane County Government Week Ahead 6/15/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools K-12

Madison School District Week Ahead 6/15/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Higher Ed

UW System offers guidelines for in-person instruction – AP
UW System releases official COVID-19 guidelines for the fall semester – Badger Herald
UW System announces students, faculty can return to campus this fall – WKOW
UW System open for fall semester – WisPolitics
UW search needs more transparency – Wisconsin State Journal

Saturday, June 13th

City of Madison

Protesters stop traffic at intersection to speak with Acting Police Chief – WKOW
‘White Coats for Black Lives’ rally draws attention to racial bias in healthcare – WKOW
UW-Madison medical students join national movement ‘White Coats for Black Lives’ – Channel3000.com
White coats, black lives: Hundreds of health professionals rally for racial equality – State Journal
MPD: All lanes at East Washington Ave. and Stoughton Road are closed due to protest – Channel3000.com
Pride for Black Lives draws music, dancing, and crowds to steps of Capitol – Cap Times

Madison Area Schools K-12

As MMSD plans for more budget cuts, Evers hopeful no budget repair bill necessary – Cap Times

Higher Ed

Former UW Student Athletes Continue to Ask for Next Steps from UW Athletics – Madison365

And more . . .

Not Sold on Police Solidarity – Red Madison

Friday, June 12th

City of Madison

Center Stage: Will the real Satya Rhodes-Conway please stand up? – State Journal podcast
Langdon Street development controversy spurs creation of student-led neighborhood association – Cap Times
New Wilson Street parking garage to open June 22 – State Journal
Madison city council members divided on defunding police – Channel3000.com
Pride for Black Lives rally at Wisconsin State Capitol – Channel3000.com
Thousands interested in Pride for Black Lives rally at Wisconsin State Capitol – Channel3000.com
With Phase 1 Metrics Met, Dane County Moves to Phase 2 on June 15 – Alder Patrick Heck
With Phase 1 Metrics Met, Dane County Moves to Phase 2 on June 15, 2020 – Alder Keith Furman
Black Lives Matter and Pride rally together to call for Madison police reform – WKOW
Protests continue Friday night as organizers push for justice for Black, LGBTQ+ community – Badger Herald
Protesters march for Black queer, trans lives, celebrate Pride month – Badger Herald
Best Cities for Bicycling – Madison Ranks Second Nationwide – Parking Utility
Mulch Sales Resume at 121 E. Olin Ave on June 15 – Streets and Recycling

Projects

Dane County

Dane Co. reopening plan moves into Phase 2 on Monday – WMTV
Vienna digester delivers first biogas to county station – Waunakee Tribune
Dane County moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 order Monday, further expanding businesses – State Journal
With Phase 1 Metrics Met, Dane County Moves to Phase 2 on June 15, 2020 – City of Madison
Dane Co. to move forward with Phase 2 of reopening plan, most businesses allowed to operate at 50% capacity – Channel3000.com
Mount Horeb adds picnic tables to downtown area to help with social distancing – WKOW
Dane County moving to phase 2 reopening Monday – WKOW
Evers Appoints State Rep. Chris Taylor To Circuit Court – Wisconsin Public Radio
Dane Co. expected to announce decision on next reopening phase – WKOW

Madison Area Schools Higher Ed

Wisconsin Athletics must show what it’s doing on race, associate athletic director Michael Jackson says – State Journal
UWPD shares its commitment to action – Campus News
Johnsen withdraws from UW president search – WisPolitics
Jim Johnsen, the only finalist for UW president, withdraws from consideration – Cap Times
Madison College plans to open for fall; will remain “flexible” – Madison 365
Lone UW System president finalist withdraws from consideration – WKOW
Lone UW president finalist withdraws from consideration – AP
Sole finalist for UW System presidency withdraws from search – Badger Herald

And more . . .

Disarm the Police on the Way to Disbanding – Red Madison
Safe Skies Clean Water Coalition Affirms the Value of Black Lives – Safe Skies, Clean Waters
Regulatory rollbacks are “environmental racism in action” – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Supporting the Movement for Black Lives – Safe Skies, Clean Waters

Thursday, June 11th

City of Madison

Regarding your recent emails – Alder Arvina Martin
West Washington Avenue Development Neighborhood Meeting – Alder Mike Verveer
City council, local police discuss police reform, reactions to Minneapolis police disbandment announcement – Badger Herald
Police brutality and environmental injustices are connected – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Madison mayor apologizes for private message to police – AP
Make Music Madison – Live From Home Challenge – Madison Parks
Madison’s Goodman Pool to open next month – Channel3000.com
Madison ranked second best US biking city – Madison Bikes
Road Construction in the West District – Changing Metro Route 50 – Madison Police West District
Madison public safety committee says it will study police funding, policies for protests – State Journal

Projects

McKenna Blvd. Flood Mitigation Project

Dane County

Dane County Renewable Natural Gas Station Receives First Delivery of Biogas from Brightmark Manure Digester – Dane County
Dane County businesses anticipate phase two of Forward Dane – Channel3000.com
Dane County Regional Airport begins recovery from pandemic slowdown – WKOW
Monona Grove marches for Black Lives Matter – Cap Times
Tony Evers appoints Chris Taylor to fill Jill Karofsky judicial vacancy – State Journal
Evers appoints state Rep. Chris Taylor to circuit court – AP
Evers appoints Chris Taylor to replace Karofsky in Dane County Circuit Court – Cap Times
Rep. Chris Taylor appointed to Dane Co. Circuit Court to replace Jill Karofsky – Channel3000.com
Gov. Evers appoints Rep. Chris Taylor to Dane County Circuit Court – WKOW
Judge Chris Taylor! – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools K-12

Editorial: It is time to stop stationing police officers in Madison schools – Cap Times
MTI Statement Fails to Meet Demands of the Movement – Red Madison

Higher Ed

Libraries launch ‘Pickup by Appointment’ service – UW Campus News

And more . . .

Failing to center – Tone Madison
Guest column: Freedom Inc. faces down racist media narratives – Tone Madison
During Floyd protests, media industry reckons with long history of collaboration with law enforcement – The Conversation

Wednesday, June 10th

City of Madison

New Campus Neighborhood Association seeks regulatory power over parts of Downtown – WORT 89.9FM
Mayor Rhodes-Conway issues apology for inflammatory video – WORT 89.9 FM
Editorial: We need honesty — not double-talk — from our mayor – Cap Times
Madison committee signs off on workgroup to implement police auditor, review board – Cap Times
Don’t fence me in – Isthmus
Group behind local protests explains what they mean by ‘defund the police’ – Channel3000.com
City officials reviewing police oversight proposals in Madison – WKOW
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway receives public backlash after private video to Madison Police Department – Badger Herald
Policing in Madison Roundtable with Everett Mitchell and David Couper – WORT 89.9 FM
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway faces backlash over recorded message to Madison police, later apologizes – Cap Times
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway apologizes for video expressing sympathy for Madison police – State Journal
Madison mayor expresses sympathy, gratitude in private video to police – Madison365
“Fire Matt Kenny” – Isthmus
Start of Construction–Schroeder Road – Traffic Engineering
Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway – Mayor’s office
Madison mayor apologizes after video message to police goes public – Channel3000.com
Madison police address current use of cameras – WKOW
Madison mayor apologizes for private video message to police – WKOW
Madison’s Finance Committee recommends police oversight committee, delays auditor position – WKOW
Madison’s mayor offers a macabre message of support to the police – Tone Madison
Pulling cops from Madison’s high schools will undermine safety – State Journal

Dane County

Opinion: Monona Police “protocol” proves need for radical change – Madison 365
Anonymous letter to Monona business asks owner to get rid of homeless person behind building – Channel3000.com

Madison Area Schools K-12

Now is the Time: Remove Police from our Schools – Systems Change Consulting
Read Past the Headlines: What did School Board President Gloria Reyes commit to? – Forwardlookout.com

Higher Ed

ASM, AAUP declare UW system presidential search failed, ask committee to restart – Badger Herald
Community organizers rail against video of Madison mayor sympathizing with police during unrest – WisPolitics

Tuesday, June 9th

City of Madison

Madison committee to discuss police auditor specifics – Channel3000.com
Madison Seeks to Rein in the Police – WORT 89.9 FM
What defunding police could mean in Madison – WKOW
National Guard mission around protests ends – WKOW
Madison approves big hotel, office building for Near East Side – State Journal
Important Finance Committee Meeting Today — 4:30 PM – Alder Tag Evers
Madison to fund private stormwater projects as part of ‘green infrastructure’ study – State Journal
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council Members Write to Sheriff Mahoney – Mayor’s Office
Madison officials ask jail inmates with COVID-19 be moved to health care system – WKOW
Protest by painting: Demonstrators spell out demand on downtown Madison street – Cap Times
After working on police reform for five years, Madison officials have a ‘moment’ to act on it – Cap Times
Madison Police Chief Vic Wahl reports on their perspective of the protests and riots – Forwardlookout.com
Protesters paint “DEFUND POLICE” in big yellow letters in front of Madison’s city hall – Madison 365
MTI backs removal of SROs, calls for more funding for schools, nurses and counselors – Madison 365
Protesters paint ‘Defund the Police’ along street in downtown Madison – Channel3000.com
Demonstrators leave message outside Madison City Hall – WKOW

Projects

Dane County

County Board Outlines Actions To Continue Work On Racial Equity And Criminal Justice Reform – Dane County
‘Tomorrow is too late’: Board of Supervisors, City Council members call for immediate jail reform – Channel3000.com
Dane County Takes Next Steps on Historic 160 Acre Pheasant Branch Conservancy Restoration Project – Dane County
Dozens of Dane County supervisors call for criminal justice reform – WKOW

Madison Area Schools K-12

Madison School Board president Gloria Reyes joins calls for removing police from schools – Cap times
School Board President Gloria Reyes backs removal of police from Madison schools – State Journal
Madison School Board president: remove police from schools – Madison 365
Madison School Board president announces committee to examine role of police in schools, suggest alternative safety measures – Channel3000.com
Madison school board president supports removing police from schools – WKOW
33 apply for MMSD superintendent position – Cap Times

Higher Ed

As 1 finalist interviews to be UW System president, nearly 2,000 people call for new search – State Journal

And more . . .

Is it a Protest? Or a Riot? – WORT 89.9 FM
Gov. Evers pulls Wisconsin National Guard from protest support – Channel3000.com
Youth organizers announce new organization, Impact Demand – Badger Herald
Racism, Capitalism and Rebellion – Red Madison
Social Justice Center to host online jubilee featuring local music, podcasts, game shows – Channel3000.com

Monday, June 8th

City of Madison

100 public defenders march in support of black lives in Downtown Madison – State Journal
Madison Police Chief says officers wish they could show more solidarity with protesters – State Journal
Urban Triage fears city will take power away from independent police auditor and civilian police oversight board – Channel3000.com
Urban Triage says police auditor is step in the right direction – Channel3000.com
Police and Fire Commission hears update from police on protests, picks up on chief selection process – Channel3000.com
Now Is Time For Change – Mayor’s Office
Thousands join faith communities in march for Black lives – Badger Herald
Faith groups take the lead on ninth day of Madison protests – Cap Times
Weekly update: Biking, urban design, and social upheaval – Madison Bikes
Madison City Week Ahead 6/8/20 – Forwardlookout.com
City Meeting Schedule: Week of June 8, 2020 – Alder Sherry Carter
City Meeting Schedule: Week of June 8, 2020 – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Assessment Notices & Open Book Process – City of Madison
Speak up, Stand up – D15 Update 6/8/20 – Alder Grant Foster
“We Been Not Breathin’”: Doulas demand change – WORT 89.9 FM
Layers of art, plywood, and privilege accrue on State Street – Tone Madison
Developer wants to raze strip mall for $40 million mixed-use project on East Side – State Journal
Activists want to defund the Madison police. What does that mean? – Cap Times
African American Council of Churches leads thousands in Black Lives Matter Solidarity march – Madison 365

Project

Elizabeth Street – N Ingersoll Street

Dane County

Public Health Orders Modified to Avoid Costly Legal Battle with Washington D.C. Lawyers Retained by Madison Catholic Diocese – Dane County
Estate of jail inmate sues over 2016 drug overdose death – State Journal
Front door of Dane County Courthouse smashed, police say – Channel3000.com
Glass shattered at Dane County Courthouse – WKOW
Dane County Week Ahead 6/8/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools

Madison Teachers Inc. supports removing police from high schools – Cap Times
Police, school board respond as protesters call for removal of school officers – WKOW
MTI files complaint with state employment relations commission over budget cuts survey – Cap Times
Open Letter to School Board President Gloria Reyes – Madison 365
Madison School District Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com

And more . . .

David Couper: Police need real reform and a fresh start – Sttate Journal
Public defenders march against injustice – WKOW
Wisconsin public defenders march in support of Black Lives Matter, criminal justice equality – Badger Herald
Are we now ready to do what it takes to achieve racial equity? – Isthmus.com
Verona Patio Sessions 6-6-20 with Sunshine Daydrink and Burbie – Forwardlookout.com

Sunday, June 7th

City of Madison

Updates & Week of June 8 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
‘Justice does not have a religion’: Faith communities gather for Black Lives Matter march – State Journal
Large turnout for downtown Black Lives Matter march – WKOW
‘There is a need’: Madison woman protects peaceful, youth protesters – Channel30000.com
Protesters stop every nine minutes in downtown solidarity march – Channel3000.com
Freedom, Inc. protest organizers reflect on week of action – WKOW
Madison teachers union backs removal of police from high schools – State Journal
Madison mayor supports former President Obama’s call to action for police reform – Channel3000.com
“Eight can’t wait” – Chief Vic Wahl
Madison police chief responds to emails about “8 Can’t Wait” campaign – WKOW
Hundreds march to Meritier, St. Mary’s protesting racial disparities in healthcare – Badger Herald
Supporting President Obama’s Call to Action on Police Reform – Alder Keith Furman
Art brings messages of solidarity, protest and large swaths of color to State Street – State Journal
MPD use-of-force policy largely aligns with bill Evers is pushing – Cap Times
On eighth night of Capitol protests, painting on State Street helps artists of color heal – Cap Times
Black Lives Matter protests continue peacefully Saturday night at Capitol – Badger Herald
‘I’m hopeful,’ Demonstrators optimistic week of action will make impact – WKOW

Madison Area Schools K – 12

Madison Teachers Inc. calls for removal of SROs, more mental health resources – WMSN Fox 47
Madison Teachers Inc. calls for removal of school resource officers, more mental health resources – Channel3000.com
McFarland High School’s Black Student Union Organizes Call for Justice for George – Red Madison

Higher Ed

Black Lives Matter Solidarity March – UW Campus News

Saturday, June 6th

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Join me in Supporting President Obama’s Call to Action on Police Reform – Mayor’s Office
As ‘week of action’ in Madison closes, groups vow push for ‘abolition’ of policing structures – State Journal
‘The trauma is in us:’ Hundreds march in Madison for solutions for black health inequities – Cap Times
The plywood canvas – Isthmus
Madison mayor tells President Trump not to deploy military against protesters – Channel3000.com
Protesters march to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital on eighth day of Madison protests – Channel3000.com
Bikers organize Black Lives Matter ride – Channel3000.com
Protesters march to area hospitals against racial healthcare inequality – WKOW
Madison mayor tells president not to use military against protesters – WKOW
Protesters march to downtown Madison hospitals – WKOW
TRAFFIC ALERT: West Washington Avenue closed due to protest march – WKOW

Dane County

Oregon community rallies against racism – WKOW

Madison Area Schools

Friday, June 5

City of Madison

June Virtual Office Hours, Assessments, and Stormwater Ordinance News – Alder Keith Furman
Defunding The Police, Refunding The Body Politic – Alder Tag Evers
Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Commemorating Breonna Taylor – City of Madison
City of Madison Parking Restriction Update – City of Madison
MPD: Downtown protests lead to closures at Gorham Street near James Madison Park – Channel3000.com
Some parking restrictions to be suspended through June 21 – Channel3000.com
Public Input Meeting – Vilas Park – City of Madison
Protest at Capitol continues Thursday night, march heads down E. Washington – Badger Herald
The gentrification of protest – Madison 365
How do protesters and others want Madison Police to change? – Forwardlookout.com
Madison police report 38 arrests since start of protests, none Thursday night – Channel3000.com
MPD Statement on Peaceful Thursday Night Downtown – Alder Mike Verveer
Youth a driving force in sixth night of Capitol protests of George Floyd’s death – State Journal

Dane County

How far is Dane County from Phase Two? – Channel3000.com
Dane County won’t reopen businesses further before June 12 – State Journal
City of Monona to host ongoing racial bias conversations for ‘self-examination’ and ‘self-reflection’ – Channel3000.com
Dane County relaxes attendance cap on religious services after pushback – Cap Times
Madison, Dane County loosen COVID-19 rules for churches – State Journal
Verona Road intersection to be closed overnight due to construction – State Journal
Body cam footage from Monona arrest shows police announcing selves, trying to explain – State Journal
Video: Monona police did not knock before entering home, drawing guns, handcuffing black man – Madison 365
Dane County health officials modify order after Diocese action – Channel3000.com
Dane County doubles its funding to Second Harvest Foodbank to help during COVID-19 Pandemic – Channel3000.com
Dane County changes church service health restrictions – WKOW
Public Health Orders Modified to Avoid Costly Legal Battle with Washington D.C. Lawyers Retained by Madison Catholic Diocese – Public Health

Madison Area Schools

Survey sent to Madison teachers details potential for cuts – Cap Times
What do protests mean for School Resource Officers in Madison? – Cap Times
Protesters placed Black Lives Matter signs, obscenity-laden flags in school board president’s front yard overnight, she says – Channel3000.com
Group places American flags scrawled with obscenities on Madison School Board leader’s lawn – State Journal
Law review article highlights MMSD’s racial disparities in literacy – Cap Times

And more…

Evers says Medicaid expansion would help fight racial disparities – WisPolitics
22 black-owned food businesses to support in and around Madison – Channel3000.com
Plain Talk: 50 years ago, black students protested at UW-Madison. We’ve made little progress since then – Cap Times

Thursday, June 4

City of Madison

Community Healing as Protests Ongoing – WORT 89.9 FM
New city mural program creates opportunities for unemployed artists – WORT 89.9 FM
Traffic back to normal after anti-police protest shut down westbound Beltline – State Journal
Preliminary report shows racially diverse group cited in three nights of unrest Downtown – State Journal
“Wake up” Madison – Isthmus
‘The time is now’: Madison alders, police receive dozens of emails from community demanding body cameras – Channel3000.com
Madison protesters share how to help them fight for equality, equity from home – Channel3000.com
Protesters once again shut down westbound lanes on Beltline – Channel3000.com
Protesters march on the Capitol Square & East Washington Ave. during Thursday night demonstration – WKOW
Madison protesters register people to vote – WKOW
Protesters begin another car caravan Thursday afternoon – WKOW
Madison woman’s petition for police body cameras draws support – WKOW
Black Youth Remade the World in Madison’s Capitol Square Last Night – Red Madison
Tear gas and a pandemic – Isthmus
Batons or tear gas: There is another way – Madison 365
Madison outdoor basketball courts reopen – WKOW
How to still get books from Madison Public Library – WKOW
MPD Statement on Peaceful Wednesday Night Downtown – Alder Mike Verveer
Update – Police Chief Vic Wahl

Dane County

Virtual town hall Friday night to address race, social justice in Monona – Cap Times
Monona police release body camera footage from handcuffing incident – Channel3000.com
Stoughton protesters grow in numbers since Friday – WKOW
Monona Police release body cam footage of renter encounter – WKOW
Dane County Doubles Second Harvest Foodbank Funding to $6 Million During COVID-19 Pandemic – Dane County
Wisconsin Wins Tobacco & Nicotine Compliance Checks See an Increase in Tobacco Sale to Minors – Public Health
Monona officials apologizing after black man held at gunpoint, mistakenly suspected of burglary – State Journal
Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 Test Site Extended Through June 24 – Public Health
Madison COVID-19 testing site to remain open until June 24 – WKOW

Madison Area Schools

UW president search leader defends advancing single finalist – Channel3000.com
‘Failed result of a flawed search process’: UW faculty, students critical of president finalist – Cap Times
Madison College, MSOE launch new transfer program – Channel3000.com

And more . . .

300 Black-owned businesses to support – Isthmus
Evers defends decision to deploy National Guard – Channel3000.com
The Crisis of Policing in America – WORT 89.9 FM
Round Up, May 29 – June 3 – Forwardlookout.com
Legal fight over Wisconsin redistricting begins – AP

Wednesday, June 3

Fifth night of Downtown demonstrations begins peacefully, honors black people killed by police – State Journal
Fifth night of Madison demonstrations includes march around capitol, moment of silence for George Floyd – WKOW
In tie, Common Council effectively strikes down Mayor’s curfew – WORT 89.9 FM
Some Madison alders criticize police response to protests – Cap Times
Madison police, members of black community kneel together after days of protests – State Journal
Madison mayor, law enforcement officials kneel in solidarity with black leaders – Cap Times
Police, elected leaders take a knee, draw protests – Madison 365
City Offers Reimbursement for Green Infrastructure on Private Property – City of Madison
‘We’re not stopping’: Young people lead demonstration at Capitol on fifth day of protests – Channel3000.com
Counter protest to peacemakers, unity movement – WKOW
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County Responds to Protests and Racial Inequality in Dane County, Organizes Resources for Affrected Businesses, and Leads Effort for Safe Protesting – Alder Barbara McKinney
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County to hire “Peace Keepers” amid racial tension across the nation – WKOW
Former Chief: Protests come as MPD is at a turning point – WKOW
‘Incredibly brave:’ Madison police react to flowers from protesters – WKOW
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County to hire “Peace Keepers” amid racial tension across the nation – WKOW
Protesters hand out flowers to Madison police officers – Channel3000.com
City Council condemns Minneapolis death, refuses state of emergency and protests continue – State Journal
City Council denies emergency order, Madison curfews end – Cap Times
MPD Statement on Peaceful Tuesday Night – Alder Mike Verveer
Demonstrators not deterred by severe weather – AP
No violence or looting reported as protesters brave rain Tuesday night – Madison 365
“Kind of raw” – Isthmus
Protesters return to downtown Madison for fourth night of protests – Channel3000.com
Peaceful protesters gather in front of Dane County Jail – Channel3000.com
Madison police consider approach to protests – Channel3000.com
Madison police report no violent incidents after fourth night of protests – Channel3000.com
Madison Common Council introduces resolution to create MPD civilian oversight committee – Badger Herald
Demonstrators gather on Capitol Square for fourth night despite rain – WKOW
Madison common council rejects mayor’s state of emergency, lifts curfew – WKOW

Projects

McKenna Blvd. Flood Mitigation Project

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting:	Notice of Possible Quorum of City of Madison Committee(s)
Date:	Thursday, Jun. 4, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

This is an equity analysis of election activity during a pandemic. The Clerk’s Office is discussing voter access in the April 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Primary.

Dane County