City staff and elected leaders have been on the ground and communicating to and through community leaders to peacefully resolve extremely complex, emotionally fraught circumstances that started with the police taking the life of Corey Ruiz. www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-08...

Community Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway (August 3)

Please join us in finding long-term solutions. That starts with removing the barricades, taking down the tents, and ending the occupation.

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There is real harm being done to local businesses & residents in the Marquette Neighborhood. We are hearing from neighbors who are losing income & even jobs, who will not be able to make rent. We are hearing from employees who are being laid off & businesses that are on the verge of closing forever.

Community Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway (August 2)

City of Madison staff and community partners have been actively delivering the message that the best path forward is for the occupation to end peacefully so the real work of healing the community and…

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The occupation of the intersection is neither a safe nor sustainable. It cannot make the independent investigation move faster or change state law. It is distracting from rather than supporting the dialogue that needs to happen to make lasting change. It is deeply harming the Marquette neighborhood.

Community Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway (August 1)

The City of Madison is preparing for a respectful transition at Williamson Street and Baldwin Street.

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Madison needs hard conversations, and hard work, to realize a better future. We must take steps towards having those conversations in a realistic, non-destructive way. That starts with voluntarily taking down the barricades and channeling our collective momentum towards a better Madison.

Community Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway (July 31)

The occupation at the intersection of Williamson Street and Baldwin Street must end.

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What's happening at the intersection of Williamson Street and Baldwin Street is not sustainable or safe. Our first priority needs to be the health and safety of our entire community, and I am asking our entire community to take this seriously and be a part of the solution.

Community Update from Mayor Rhodes-Conway

What's happening at the intersection of Williamson Street and Baldwin Street is not sustainable or safe.

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We continue to hear from residents in the Marquette neighborhood about the traumatic impact of another life lost, the desire for actionable and sustainable ways of remembering Corey Ruiz, and a way forward.

Community Update — July 28

We also continue to hear from residents in the Marquette neighborhood about the traumatic impact of another life lost, the desire for actionable and sustainable ways of remembering Corey Ruiz, and a…

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Statement from Common Council President Sabrina Madison on amendments to the Office of the Independent Monitor and the Police Civilian Oversight Board ordinances.

Statement from Common Council President Sabrina Madison on amendments to the Office of the Independent Monitor and the Police Civilian Oversight Board ordinances

The shooting of Corey Ruiz by the Madison Police Department has caused immense pain throughout our community. My thoughts remain with Mr. Ruiz's family and loved ones.

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District 1 residents are invited to apply to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the current alder term, which ends on April 20, 2027. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Applications Being Accepted to Fill Alder District 1 Vacancy

District 1 residents are invited to apply to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the current alder term.

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The City is working with elected officials, neighborhood and community leaders, community organizations, and local businesses in the Willy/Baldwin area. We are focused on addressing safety, impacts to residents and businesses and evaluating needs and ways to meet them.

Update for the Madison Community

We know many are hurting right now. Our immediate concern right is the well-being of the community.

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"We are grieving without a map." - Alan Robinson

This listening session is postponed in favor of a community vigil planned for the same time.

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Common Council President Sabrina Madison will be hosting a listening session today at 5pm. The goal is to connect residents directly with City leaders, including Police Chief Patterson, following the officer-involved shooting. Madison Municipal Building Room 215 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Common Council President Sabrina Madison will be hosting a listening session today at 5pm. The goal is to connect residents directly with City leaders, including Police Chief Patterson, following the officer-involved shooting. Madison Municipal Building Room 215 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Community Listening Session Tomorrow in Response to Officer Involved Shooting

Common Council President Sabrina Madison will be hosting a listening session tomorrow at the Madison Municipal Building.

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I am angered and saddened by what happened today. My heart breaks for those who have lost a loved one, those who witnessed the shooting, and everyone impacted. There is real pain in our city right now.

Mayor Rhodes-Conway's Response to Officer-Involved Shooting

I am angered and saddened by what happened today. My heart breaks for those who have lost a loved one, those who witnessed the shooting, and everyone impacted.

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Congratulations to the Youth Advisory Board on a very insightful project on violence prevent. I really appreciate how much thought they put into this work. Thanks to Commonwealth for facilitating this group!

We want everyone in our community to know — regardless of who you are or where you come from — your City government welcomes and values you. The diversity of our community is part of what makes the City of Madison a great place.

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We want everyone in our community to know — regardless of who you are or where you come from — your City government welcomes and values you. The diversity of our community is part of what makes the…

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Congratulations to Stantec on opening an office in Madison! Thanks for investing in our community.

Congratulations to Hawthorne Elementary on becoming a certified Welcoming School!

The Trump-Vance administration wants us to celebrate inflation rates that are *higher* than when they came into office. They promised to lower costs and keep us out of war, then did the opposite.

No better way to kick off this 12-city book tour than with @petebuttigieg.bsky.social, @satyaformadison.bsky.social, @markpocan.bsky.social, and nearly 2,000 Wisconsinites ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work saving democracy. (FOMO? Join us at an upcoming tour stop: thisistheplan.com)

Did you know? There are 10 free food scraps drop-off locations around Madison.

10 Ways to Compost Food Scraps for Free

Your Ten Free Food Drop-off Options

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It's official: I'm running for reelection. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, but we have so much more to do. We must address the challenges that Madison residents face, including the growing cost of living. I am running again to make sure Madison can meet this moment - and the next.

"The strongest communities learn how to honor the past and build for the future" - Rev. Dr. Allen Congratulations to Mt. Zion on 115 years as a congregation! I was happy to proclaim Mt. Zion Day in the city of Madison.

I was glad to join County Executive Agard and Public Health Madison Dane County on Wear Orange Day to speak out against gun violence. There is no acceptable level of gun violence in our community. Madison and Dane County are committed to breaking the cycle of violence.

Protect yourself ! Check the email address closely  - The City of Madison will always send emails from a "@cityofmadison.com" address. If you get an email from any other domain, it's fraudulent.  The City of Madison never requests payments via wire transfer or with cryptocurrency.

Liquor license holders: Beware of phishing scam

Scammers are using publicly available application and license information to identify potential victims and make the communications appear legitimate.

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The GSAFE Celebration of Leadership is one of my favorite events of the year. I was honored to present a proclamation celebrating their 30th anniversary.

You don't abandon your humanity when you get behind the wheel of a car, and it is your responsibility to look out for other human beings, regardless of your mode of transportation. You need to obey the speed limit, you need to put your phone down, and you need to pay attention to the road.

Madison officials speak out after fifth deadly pedestrian vehicle crash this year

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department arrested a 43-year-old man Wednesday in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash on East Washington Avenue, marking the fifth fatal vehicle-pedestrian…

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Congratulations to the Wisconsin Colibri Fellows on completing their program! The fellowship prepared them to provide legal and immigration guidance to migrants so they can serve our community better. Thanks to Centro for hosting the fellowship and the Resurrection Project for creating the program.

I met Pete Buttigieg when he was the Mayor of South Bend and I was running the Mayors Innovation Project. I learned a lot from watching his work as mayor. Pete understands how to deliver for working families in our communities, and how important local government is to the future of our country.

Join us at a happy hour with Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Secretary Pete Buttigieg!

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Thanks to Congressman Mark Pocan for holding a town hall in Madison and listening to the concerns of our constituents!

To reduce speeding and dangerous driving, the Madison Police Department is once again launching a summer traffic safety initiative. The proactive safety program will run now until Sept. 1. Oficers will focus on speeding, reckless driving and violations at traffic lights and stop signs.

MPD summer traffic safety initiative underway

MADISON, Wis. — In an effort to reduce speeding and dangerous driving, the Madison Police Department is once again launching a summer traffic safety initiative.The proactive safety program will run…

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