News Conferences Podcast: Recent Episodes
Madison City Channel
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County meet with the local media via live stream. Assistant City Engineer Greg Fries discusses the background of, and reasoning for upcoming changes in traffic medians in the City. And City Planner Ben Zellers provides an update on potential ordinance changes to support Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Senator Baldwin announce federal funding for much needed improvements at Metro Transit’s maintenance site. The funding will assist the City with bus rapid transit, Metro’s redesign and the conversion of the City fleet to electric buses.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County meet with the media via Mediasite. Madison’s new Fire Chief Chris Carbon introduces himself and talks about his priorities for the department. And it’s Earth Month! City Sustainability Program Coordinator Stacie Reese talks about the activities and programs planned for the month.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County provide an update on COVID-19. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes provides an update on traffic safety efforts and other initiatives.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Representative Mark Pocan announce that the new men’s homeless shelter will receive $2,000,000 in federal funds through the recently passed government funding bill.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison-Dane County provide an update on COVID-19. Metro Transit Director Justin Stuehrenberg discusses the planning for Metro’s redesign, and talks about Thursday evening’s public meeting on the project.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway is joined by Christine Neumann-Ortiz of Voces de la Frontera, the Reverend Marcus Allen of Mount Zion Baptist Church and Denise Jess, Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, to talk voting rights, voter suppression efforts, the importance of the ballot drop boxes and the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling affecting the upcoming April election.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County provide an update on COVID-19. Linette Rhodes of the Community Development Division discusses rental assistance that is available to area residents. And Tana Elias with Madison Public Library talks about tax forms as well as tax assistance available at our City libraries.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County provide an update on COVID-19. Madison Parks Division Public Information Officer, Ann Shea, talks about winter park activities and changes staff are making to curtail the spread of COVID.
Local elected officials and the public health director provide update on the County’s response to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, likely fueled in part by the prevalence of the highly infectious Omicron variant.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County provide an update on COVID-19. Madison Streets Superintendent Charlie Romines reviews winter operations, including snow and ice removal, as well as changes in refuse and large item pick-up.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County provide an update on COVID-19. Office of Business Resource Manager Saran Ouk presents on the City’s Small Business Enterprise Resource (SBER) program including the successful Pop-Ups on State Street. And City Traffic Engineer Yang Tao discusses the Vision Zero program, with specifics on projects and data on successes.
Mayor Katie Rosenberg of Wausau, Mayor Cory Mason of Racine, Mayor Ryan Sorenson of Sheboygan and Mayor Rhodes-Conway of Madison meet with the media via zoom to talk about the benefits to local communities available in the federal Build Back Better legislative efforts, and the potential consequences if the efforts fail.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway, Briarpatch CEO Gloria Reyes and Alder Brian Benford join Youth Action Board members Deja D. Mays and Arree Macon to talk about the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant the City and partners have received to provide housing for homeless young people. Community partners who have played a major role in securing this important funding join them as well.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway responds to being subpoenaed over false and baseless claims that the 2020 State election was stolen.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes discusses the development of the department’s strategic plan on shots fired. And Jessica Cavazos, President of the Latino Chamber of Commerce discusses the many contributions of the Latinx community during Hispanic Heritage Month and year round.
Madison Bikes and the City of Madison kick off the 24th annual Bike Week in Madison. Events are happening Sunday, September 12 through Saturday 18 throughout the city. Events this year feature pop-up bike stations with free treats and bike checks, plus movies, organized bike rides, and special Madison Bike Week offers from local businesses.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. City Planner Angela Puerta provides an update on progress regarding the attachment, and upcoming public information meetings on the Town of Madison. And Abigail Corso with Elevate Energy talks about that group’s partnership in conjunction with Sustain Dane and the City of Madison to retrofit affordable rental housing to improve energy efficiency.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway releases her 2022 Executive Capital Budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Madison.
Gov. Tony Evers today announces a $25 million investment in transit services for the City of Madison and Milwaukee County. The investment is supported by the state's American Rescue Plan Act dollars, and includes more than $5.2 million for the City of Madison and more than $19.7 million for Milwaukee County.
The Madison Fire Department hosts a press conference to announce the launch of the Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) initiative, which begins responding to non-violent behavioral health emergency calls on September 1, 2021.
Director of Public Health Madison-Dane County Janel Heinrich, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway discuss COVID-19 and the reinstatement of an indoor masking mandate in Dane County.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Madison Senior Center Director Sally Jo Spaeni, talks about the programs the Senior Center is overseeing both virtual and in- person and the challenges of providing activities for seniors during a pandemic. And Camille Carter, the President of the Black Chamber of Commerce, talks about Black Restaurant Week in Madison as well as other programs and initiatives her group is managing.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. They are joined by the City’s Disability Rights Coordinator, Jason Glozier, to talk about Disability Pride Month and local activities to celebrate it. And as Madison’s favorite Dane Dances begins in a little over a week, Dane Dances Board President Al Cooper outlines some of the highlights of this Madison musical tradition.
In light of new CDC recommendations , Public Health Madison & Dane County recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in indoor public spaces and at indoor private gatherings.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. City Vending Coordinator Meghan Blake-Horst talks about Carts in Parks, a new program that will provide food cart vending in area parks. And Rob Franklin, also known as Rob Dz, the organizer of Mad Lit- a summer weekend program in downtown Madison designed to highlight artists and businesses of color- presents additional information for this opportunity to spend time on State Street with friends and family.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway discusses continued planning for bus-rapid transit in the downtown area including the sizing of State Street stations.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. They are joined by Madison Public Library Head Bubblerarian Trent Miller. The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is kicking off a new approach to our traditional 2-month residency that has since shifted to six artists working collaboratively with the community around a particular question or theme. This year's inaugural cohort theme is 'belonging' - especially as it relates to our City's youth. And Matt Wachter Planning, Community and Economic Development Director reports on plans for the Triangle, a public housing development at the intersection at Park Street, West Washington and Regent Street. The City is looking for a partner team to engage with residents and analyze the various funding programs to develop a vision for the Triangle and a plan for redevelopment.
Mayor Rhodes Conway adresses the media with specific information regarding City allocations of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding with a focus on housing, homeless support, small and neighborhood business support, violence prevention and emerging needs.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Meri Rose Ekberg with Make Music Madison talks about the day long celebration of local musicians throughout the City. And Police Civilian Oversight Board Chair Keetra Burnette.
The City of Madison Engineering Division dedicates a new rain garden to the late Roger Bannerman on the corner of Fox Avenue and Sheldon Street next to the Southwest Commuter Path. The Engineering Division named its rain garden program after Roger Bannerman to honor his years of tireless work toward improving urban stormwater quality, his love of rain gardens and dedication to stormwater quality issues. Bannerman was also an invaluable resource to the City of Madison and its stormwater regulatory program.
The first Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper has been placed in service with the City of Madison Fire Department, making this the first electric fire truck in service in North America. The Volterra pumper is serving front line duty at Station 8, the City of Madison’s busiest fire station. The department is led by Fire Chief Steven Davis and is made up of 14 fire stations serving an area of nearly 100 square miles and a population of over 250,000.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Madison Parks Superintendent Eric Knepp talks about upcoming parks activities and the many opportunities area residents have this summer to utilize our beautiful parks system.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway joins Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins, School Board President Ali Muldrow, Board member Ananda Mirilli and Metro Transit General Manager Justin Stuehrenberg to introduce a new City/School District partnership for students this summer. As part of Mayor Satya Rhode-Conway’s MetroForward initiative, a major investment in Madison mass transit, the City of Madison is teaming up with the MMSD to distribute a summer Metro Transit pass to ALL middle and high school students for the first time. Previously only a small number of students were eligible for free summer passes.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Library Director Greg Mickells discusses the opening plans for libraries across the City. And Jeremy Nash from Traffic Engineering provides an update on the City’s Vision Zero program, specifically a project called 20 is Plenty a pilot program working to lower speed limits on residential streets.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. City Transportation Director Tom Lynch discusses the City’s new efforts on Transportation Design Management and how it can help reduce future traffic congestion. Renee Calloway, Madison’s Ped/Bike Coordinator shares information on our City’s latest national recognition as a Gold Level Walk Friendly Community.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. City Engineering Public Information Officer (PIO) Hannah Mohelnitzky talks about opportunities to create rain gardens in private lawns as a way to encourage water absorption and prevent run-off into our lakes. She also provides information on the City’s Adopt a Median program- for not only beatification of area neighborhoods but also additional water retention. Bryan Johnson with the Madison Streets Department shares information on the city’s latest edition of the ever-popular Recyclopedia and unveils plans for the Street’s Division new large item pick up schedule.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Metro Transit General Manager Justin Stuehrenberg discusses the ongoing contest for a design for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) shelters, as well as the work being done on the transit network redesign.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. To celebrate Earth Day, the Mayor is joined by the City’s Principal Architect Bryan Cooper and Sustainability Program Coordinator Stacie Reese. They discuss sustainability projects and programs within City government and throughout our community.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway unveils her Climate Forward agenda, which outlines the actions the City will take to advance its work to combat climate change over the next two years. Climate Forward highlights efforts that will reduce emissions, improve our resilience, and support green job creation in Madison.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. City Planning staff also review area plans, both the Odana Area Plan and the South Madison plan. They discuss the planning process as well as resident involvement and provide a timetable for the completion of the plans.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. A representative from City Traffic Engineering discusses a 3-year project to systematically convert all City maintained streetlights to LED lighting. And a Parking Utility staffer explains the recently integrated on-street pay-by-cell parking option.
The City of Madison celebrates Arbor Day, 2021. The Mayor, Forestry Department, and Streets Division plant a tree in honor of the day and to promote Madison as a Tree City.
Emergency Order 15 A summary of provisions that changed between Order #14 and Order #15 include:
Gathering limits outdoors increased. Outdoor gathering: Numbers must be limited to ensure people who don’t live together can maintain six feet physical distancing at all times. Face coverings remain required in indoor public spaces, but face covering requirements for outdoor spaces were removed. Schools and childcare policy requirements including distancing and cleaning changed. Self-service food stations (e.g., salad bars, buffets, and sampling) may resume. Saunas and steam rooms may reopen, with certain provisions.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County meet with the local media to discuss COVID updates and other City issues. They are also joined by Parks Department Public Information Officer Ann Shea, who discusses volunteer and clean-up efforts in Madison Parks, particularly the Earth Day Challenge. City Bicycle Coordinator Renee Calloway talks about bike trails, bike activities and bike courtesy, as Madisonians get ready to put their helmets on and head out to our many bike trails.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Assistant Fire Chief Che’ Stedman talks about a developing community program to provide mental health services to residents in a time of crisis.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and a representative from Public Health Madison & Dane County meet with the local media to discuss COVID updates and other City issues. Madison’s Recycling Coordinator Bryan Johnson reports on the new Master Recycler Program and explains how to get involved. In addition, Stephen King of the City’s Engineering Division provides an update on the Green Power program, an initiative that trains interns to install and manage solar panel projects. They are not only able to provide City facilities with additional sustainable energy but are also trained for new jobs.
Public Health Madison & Dane County release a comprehensive violence prevention plan that provides a roadmap for collective community action. Public Health officials, the mayor, and community partners talk about the goals of the plan, and the importance to the community.
In recognition of how the COVID-19 landscape has changed since the beginning of the pandemic, Public Health Madison & Dane County is releasing an updated tool for assessing our progress through the pandemic, called Forward Dane: Updating Metrics in Light of Vaccination Progress. In conjunction with these new metrics, Public Health is issuing Emergency Order #14. The order goes into effect March 10, at 12:01am and will be in effect for 28 days.
The sustained increase in COVID-19 cases is a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of our community. Community action is needed to decrease COVID-19 spread so the public health system can resume robust contact tracing and our healthcare system is not overwhelmed.
Local elected officials and the public health director discuss the latest COVID-19 data and give an update on response activities.
The City Clerk’s Office – in partnership with our Fire Department and City Engineering – placed 14 ballot drop boxes across the city to support the drop off absentee ballots. In-person absentee voting will begin at multiple sites throughout the City on Tuesday, October 20. Saturday, October 24 is “Vote Early Day”.
At 9 a.m., Oct. 15, 2020, the City will officially “Flip the Switch” on the single largest solar project to date for the City, pushing the City past its goal of 1 megawatt of in-stalled solar by 2020. This project marks a milestone and will help the City achieve major carbon emission reduction and reduced energy costs for years to come. In the City’s hardest working building, the press conference will include hearing from the Mayor and City staff. The Mayor will also share more about the expansion of the GreenPower program, recently released in her 2021 Capital budget and more.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway, Acting Chief Wahl, Chief Davis, and Council President Carter meet to discuss the peaceful protests that evolved into incidents of violence and destruction in downtown Madison late last night and early this morning.
Local health organizations address how and why to get the flu vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief Wahl & Mayor Rhodes-Conway update on the Eastside shooting of a child and answer questions from the press.
Vision Zero is a multi-pronged approach involving multiple City agencies to emphasize and implement smarter street designs through education, data-driven enforcement and community engagement. Utilizing Vision Zero, City departments and residents will work together to make City streets safer and meet the goal of zero deaths and serious injuries in Madison.
Local elected officials and the public health director will discuss a new requirement for everyone 5 and older to wear face coverings when in public and private buildings in Dane County.
The City of Madison officially “Flips the Switch” on another major solar project, this time, on the roof of the Madison Municipal Building, a local City of Madison Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic places building. This project is the 29th solar install on a city facility site or building, moving the city to over 770kW of installed solar PV. This is the last installation before the City reaches it’s 1 Megawatt goal. This project was designed by City Engineering staff and installed by the City Engineering GreenPower program trainees. It also brings the city one step closer to our 2030 goal of running 100% of city operations on renewable energy.
The increase in COVID-19 cases is a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of our community. COVID-19 cases have risen sharply in recent days due to increased interaction and other high-risk activities. Community and healthcare leaders are gathering today to talk about why cases are spiking, warn the public against certain behaviors and offer several important reminders to keep ourselves and others safe.
City and Police leaders will address the recent incidents that occurred in downtown Madison as well as action going forward.
The Wilson Street Garage officially opened after a decade of coordination. The Wilson Street Garage is modern, new and is more unique in structure than any other garages the City has constructed.
Safer at Home Order Guidelines still in place in Dane County Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to invalidate the Safer at Home order issued by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, effective immediately. We are disappointed in the ruling, as the Safer at Home order has substantially slowed the increase of COVID-19 cases in Dane County. As a result, Public Health Madison & Dane County is using our local authority to issue a City of Madison and Dane County order that incorporates the elements of the statewide Safer at Home order, effective immediately. According to the criteria Public Health Madison & Dane County has identified using the Badger Bounce Back scorecard our county data looks promising, but it is critical to continue following Safer at Home right now to keep Dane County residents healthy and keep our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed. By continuing to follow Safer at Home and practicing physical distancing, we can all work together to achieve these criteria and begin the phased reopening of Dane County as soon as possible.
The Mayor and County Executive announce that the upcoming property tax payment deadline has been extended to October 1st in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
City and County officials join members of the emergency food system to discuss the response to the Coronavirus outbreak by the emergency food system in Madison and Dane County.
Public Health Madison & Dane County will make an announcement about new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including new school closing information and limiting mass gatherings to a maximum of 50 people.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway joins Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Rep. Sheila Stubbs, and County Executive Joe Parisi alongside community leaders from Centro Hispano, Madison College, and others for a special media event to pledge support for and share resources to encourage participation in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census.. More information on the City of Madison’s Census outreach efforts can be found at www.cityofmadison.com/2020Census.
County Executive Parisi and Mayor Rhodes-Conway ared joined by Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) staff to discuss the recently announced confirmed case of coronavirus. They also discuss the precautionary proactive steps PHMDC officials have already instituted.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway "Flips the Switch" on the City's newest and most powerful solar panel project to date. Engineering's GreenPower Program trainees installed the project on Metro Transit's bus garage roof, and its the next step toward the City's goal of solar on city buildings for 2020. Focus on Energy presents a check and the Mayor discusses the City's commitment to solar, renewables and lessening the City's carbon footprint.
The holiday shopping season is the prime time for identity thieves who are trying to steal financial and personal data to drain credit/bank accounts, file fraudulent tax returns and commit other crimes and scams. MPD Det. Sam Kellogg provides tips on how you can protect yourself from being victimized.
The City of Madison along with Fitchburg, Sun Prairie and Verona announce their 2019 Bicycle Friendly Community designations.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, City of Madison Engineering Division staff and City of Madison Streets Division staff will share the City’s approach to leaf management for Fall 2019. ‘Leaf tea’ is something every resident should be mindful of this season, and the impact it has on our lakes. ‘Leaf tea’ is created when leaves are left in the curb and gutter, and rain dissolves phosphorus off the leaves into the stormwater system, which then flows to our local waterways. There will be a demonstration of how leaf tea happens, the detrimental environmental impact it has on our waterways, proper raking technique and multiple pieces of equipment used for leaf collection. Staff will also share new information about a leaf collection pilot underway, sweeping strategies and past studies that helped shape the City’s approach moving forward.
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Speakers include Frank Production organizers, Madison Police officials, City Traffic Engineering staff and the Executive Director of the State Street Business Improvement District (BID)
The City of Madison and Kanifing Sister City organizers, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, and Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda announce the first stage of a plan to build a new public library in Kanifing, The Gambia.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway meets with the media to introduce and discuss her 2020 Executive Operating Budget.
Chief Koval shares new information on several recent stranger attacks that have targeted women in the downtown area.
Mayor Satya and other local leaders unveil the MetroForward Plan to enhance regional transit to better serve our growing community.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway met with the media to introduce and discuss her 2020 capital spending plan.
Representatives from the City of Madison and the City of Sun Prairie hold a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Sun Prairie Park and Ride and Metro Transit Express Commuter Bus Service.
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway hold a news conference to announce a joint budget initiative to make Madison beaches safe for swimming. It is a collaboration on a multi-year initiative utilizing technology at five popular city beaches to reduce closure days resulting from algae blooms.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the City of Madison Engineering Division will turn on the City’s newest solar array at the Goodman Maintenance Facility and share about the GreenPower Program.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway gives an update on the downtown power outage with Fire Chief Steve Davis and representatives from MG&E.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway gives an update on the downtown power outage with Fire Chief Steve Davis and representatives from MG&E.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Police Chief Koval discuss response and analysis in the aftermath of the weekend shooting following the fireworks display.
Madison BCycle Goes Electric: First U.S. City to Convert System to all E-bikes After nearly a decade of reliable service, Madison BCycle is retiring the red bikes & converting the fleet to 300 new pedal-assist electric bikes. Madison will be the first city in the U.S. to fully convert its bike share system to e-bikes.
The Madison Fire Department, Dane County EMS, and local hospital partners promote CPR/AED Awareness Week with a news conference at Madison College.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and County Executive Joe Parisi raise the Pride flag in celebration of Pride month in Madison.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway kicks off Bike Week in Madison. Over 70 events will be happening as part of Madison Bike Week through a collaboration between the City of Madison, Madison Bikes and numerous local business and civic groups. Events include morning and afternoon commuter stations, bike maintenance events and recreational rides.
Even though there are many benefits to breastfeeding, families of color in Dane County still experience inequities in starting and continuing to breastfeed. That’s why, following Black Maternal and Child Health Week, Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC), Harambee Village Doulas , African American Breastfeeding Alliance (AABA), Centro Hispano , and Roots4Change hosted a Breastfeeding Equity Open House to promote their resources and show support for breastfeeding in Dane County.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway holds first news conference to discuss the city's collaboration with Dane County on the reconstruction of Buckeye Road and Cottage Grove Road.
Council President Samba Baldeh and Vice-President Sheri Carter join Mayor Soglin and City staff in announcing the launch of a new initiative to support diverse entrepreneurship. The Equity Business Initiative will target resources to support Madison businesses owned and operated by people of color.
Mayor Soglin Discusses the details of the City's purchase of twenty additional electric vehicles, thanks in part to community partners such as Madison College, Madison Gas & Electric and the Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation. Once the purchase is complete, the City will have over 25 electric vehicles in total.
Following Governor Evers' introduction of his budget blueprint, Mayor Soglin outlines its implications for City services and taxes.
Chief Koval discusses the arrest of a suspect in the substantial battery of a UW-Madison student which took place last Sunday morning. Koval underscores the collaborative and cross-functional efforts of the MPD and other key agencies involved in the investigation, as well as the integral role of city-wide cameras in identifying the suspect.
Mayor Soglin and City staff meet with the media to discuss the brutal cold and its effect on city services and residents.
Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition have released their 2019 Dangerous by Design Report. Mayor Soglin and City staff will discuss the report and Madison’s ranking. Mayor Soglin also provided an update on the recent winter storm.
Mayor Soglin will discuss how the government shutdown is impacting the City of Madison, its residents and economy.
Mayor Paul Soglin hosts a news conference at the future location of the Madison Public Market, which will now be located at the corner of E. Johnson St. and First St. He discusses the reason for the change as well as the new opportunities it presents. The building currently houses the City's Fleet Services for city vehicles.
The Madison Public Market will provide economic opportunities for local business owners as well as low cost, locally sourced produce along accessible Metro bus routes. It will also serve as a year-round marketplace for unique cuisine, beautiful artwork, live music, pop-op craft fairs and other fun events.
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Mayor Soglin, Community Development, & Police discuss curbing law enforcement calls to the Tree Lane apartments for formerly homeless families
Mayor Soglin will be joined by Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl to discuss yesterday’s election, specifically voter turnout in Madison.
Mayor Soglin and City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl discuss Tuesday's voting outlook, registration and early absentee voting data.
Mayor Soglin and City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl meet with the media to discuss early voting and the upcoming election and what we need to do to set a record turnout.
Chief Koval and Shannon Barry (executive director for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services) speak. Chief Koval addresses this weekend’s homicide and Shannon Barry talks about Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.
Mayor Paul Soglin, members of the Common Council, Police Chief Mike Koval, & Centro Hispano Discuss ICE Activities in Madison.
The Referrals and Interviews for Sustainable Employment (RaISE) program, formally known as the Job Skills Bank, works to match individuals seeking employment with companies under contract with the City of Madison.
Mayor Soglin met with media to update the public regarding ongoing flood mitigation efforts across the city and what we anticipate going forward.
Mayor Soglin and City Staff provide an update on flooding mitigation efforts and preparations for tonight's predicted rainfall.
Mayor Soglin and City staff to update reporters and residents on flooding issues, traffic concerns and other information.
City officials hold a press conference to discuss the lake levels, the planned traffic patterns, and precautionary measures such as available sandbags
Mayor Soglin holds a news conference to discuss the August 20th storm damage and clean up.
As partner in a National League of Cities grant to reduce jail use among young adults, Mayor Soglin and Chief Koval discuss city initiatives to support jail diversion and report on data involving arrest statistics city-wide.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the capital budget proposal he will be submitting to the Common Council for the funding of County Highway AB.
Mayor Soglin again addresses the issues of jurisdictional transfers for county road projects and the contention that this is a common and accepted practice countywide.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin takes questions from the media regarding his decision not to run for re-election in 2019.
The City Clerk’s Office is celebrating National Disability Voter Registration Week by partnering with the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and the Wisconsin Council for the Blind to highlight accessible options for voters of all abilities to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.
Mayor Soglin discusses the issue of funding and construction of County Highways AB and BB (Buckeye and Cottage Grove).
Mayor Soglin has been selected to receive the 2018 Small Business Advocate Award from Partner American and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The Award recognizes the Mayor’s hard work and dedication to supporting Madison’s small businesses.
Chief Koval will talk about three armed carjackings connected to arrested suspect Marvin Baker.
Chief Koval and Central District Command staff held a news conference regarding an arrest in a recent stranger sexual assault.
Mayor Soglin discusses the progress the City has made on implementing the City’s Affordable Housing Fund since it was initiated in 2014.
Mayor Soglin met with the media to discuss the inadequate response of the Wisconsin legislature regarding greater firearm safety.
Mayor Soglin will met with the media to discuss gun safety and police presence in schools.
Chief Koval joins partner agencies in talking about recent arrests in pattern bank robberies.
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media to discuss his efforts on gun control with our nation’s mayors, calls for stricter background checks and other action.
Mayor Soglin met with the media to discuss the President’s Report on Transportation and Infrastructure and its effect on Madison.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss how Madison businesses will be affected by Governor Walker’s plan to offer incentives to Kimberly Clark in the Fox Valley.
Mayor Soglin will be joined by officials from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), League of Women Voters and Madison’s Department of Civil rights to discuss the complaint that the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights is filing with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) against Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for closing down the Hill Farms and Odana Road Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices.
the Sierra Club joined by Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, and other community leaders call on the Trump administration to maintain federal clean car standards. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt directed his agency to review these standards with the likely intention of weakening them. Speakers will also thank U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for protecting public health by standing up for these standards. Rolling back these popular and effective standards would negatively impact Wisconsin’s drivers, economy, and environment. America’s clean car standards, which were finalized in 2012, help ensure that cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs are more fuel-efficient, saving drivers money every trip to the gas station. The standards could also create more than 6,000 jobs for Wisconsin. Cleaner, more efficient vehicles also reduce air pollution and combat climate change – helping to prevent harmful health impacts like asthma attacks triggered by dirty air. Speakers will urge the Trump administration to keep these standards and point to local efforts to protect public health and save taxpayers money.
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media to respond to the latest tax proposal released by federal legislators today. A recent WalletHub report shows that Wisconsin is the 31st most dependent state when it comes to receiving federal funds.
Organizers of Freakfest, including Madison Police, City Traffic Engineering, Frank Productions staff and officials of Madison's Central Business Improvement District and the Greater State Street Business Association (BID) discuss logistics of traffic, behavioral enforcement and the entertainment lineup for Freakfest 2017, which is Saturday, October 28 on State Street.
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media on Wednesday to share thoughts on Puerto Rico and Las Vegas.
Mayor Soglin meets with the press to discuss how the Republican House is considering raising taxes for Wisconsin homeowners.
Mayor Soglin takes questions from the media regarding the State Legislature's plan to strip local units of government of condemnation powers to install sidewalks and similar infrastructure upgrades.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the City’s plans for responding to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Amazon facility.
Mayor Soglin releases his 2018 Capital budget and outlines his priorities in the document.
After participating in a conference call with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and with Mayors across the country yesterday, Mayor Soglin outlines Mayor Turner’s requests for specific assistance and provides local opportunities for residents to help.
Mayor Soglin, youth leaders at Centro Hispano, and recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) meet with the media on Mayors’ National DACA Day of Action. They highlight the benefits of the program, not just to individuals but also to our entire community.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the recent events surrounding the removal of Confederate memorials from Madison’s Forest Hill Cemetery.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the City’s placemaking initiative and Foxconn.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin meets with the media to discuss recent violent acts in the city.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to talk about the lack of progress lawmakers are making on a state transportation budget and its effect on the City of Madison.
Mayor Soglin discusses a gun bounty program, and a community based effort to halt violence.
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media on Friday to discuss new data regarding cuts on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Mayor Soglin and City Assessor Mark Hanson will release the recent property tax assessments and discuss their impact on the City budget and taxpayers.
Mayor Soglin met with the media to discuss the post-American Health Care Act (AHCA) consequences, immigration actions and other recent federal actions and their effect on the City of Madison budget.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the Trump administration's proposed spending plan and the effect it will have on City of Madison residents and services.
State Representatives Lisa Subeck, Terese Berceau, and Melissa Sargent will join Mayor Soglin as they announce the introduction of legislation regarding weapons on public transportation systems.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the recent analysis of the American Healthcare Act and its effect on residents of Madison.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding the concealed carry of weapons on Madison Metro buses.
Governor Walker has recently proposed elimination of the position that oversees this valuable program that provides fresh food to local schoolchildren and assists producers. Mayor Soglin discusses what this means to the City of Madison.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to reiterate Madison’s policy regarding immigration concerns in light of a proposed resolution likely to be introduced, under suspension of the rules, at the February 7 Common Council meeting.
In 2015, the City signed on to the Mayor’s Challenge and Zero Initiative, a campaign to end Veterans’ homelessness. Mayor Soglin, a representative from the Veterans Administration, and City of Madison staff reviews the City’s efforts on this initiative.
Mayor Soglin, City Staff, and leaders of the Madison community discuss the recent announcements from the Trump administration regarding sanctuary cities, and their effect on Madison and its residents.
Mayor Soglin returned from the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. where he met with other mayors from across the country. He was available to meet with the media to discuss what actions he expects to see from the new Trump administration.
Mayor Soglin, Madison Traffic Engineer David Dryer, Lieutenant Trevor Knight, and Officer Deanna Reilly from the Madison Police Department Traffic Section will meet with the media to discuss a recently released report from Smart Growth America outlining the Pedestrian Safety Index (PDI) of the largest 104 cities in the United States. They will additionally discuss options the City can consider to improve Madison’s ranking.
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media to discuss the economic chaos in Wisconsin and why Madison is an exception.
Mayor Soglin discusses the City’s efforts to maintain the safety of persons in traffic medians, and also current State funding of transportation and education.
Last week’s elections have given rise to shared fears and apprehensions by many in our community. Communities of color, immigrants, women, members of the LGBTQ community, Muslims have been targeted in fear-mongering speech leading up to the election. Mayor Soglin, Police Chief Mike Koval, and City Attorney Mike May will address this current climate and our need to stand united in opposition to hate and violence.
Mayor Soglin will be available to meet with the media to discuss logistics and results of this week’s election in the City of Madison.
Mayor Soglin and City Clerk Witzel-Behl detail record setting absentee ballot and early voting numbers and outline steps being taken to assure all ballots are counted.
Organizers of Freakfest, including Madison Police, City Traffic Engineering, and Frank Productions staff, will be on hand to discuss logistics of traffic, behavioral enforcement and the entertainment lineup for Freakfest 2016, which is Saturday, October 29. Special precautions are being taken because of the evening UW Football game vs. Nebraska.
Mayor Soglin announces that Madison has been selected to participate in the What Works Cities Initiative, through Bloomberg Philanthropies. This collaboration will partner Madison with 54 other cities to assist in the use of data to improve the lives of residents. The program will provide technical assistance over a four-month period.
Mayor Soglin addresses recent developments on homeless issues, the challenges of complaints from residents and visitors and continued excessive panhandling.
Mayor Soglin and City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl will be joined by Molly McGrath from Vote Riders, a voter outreach advocacy group, Karen Menendez Coller from Centro Hispano and Greg Jones, President of the NAACP.
Highlighting Reauthorizations of Spending in Major Projects and Delays in Public Works Projects
The Connecting Madison program that will provide fiber to the premises in four Madison neighborhoods.
Mayor Soglin takes questions regarding Madison Metropolitan School District Educational Resource Officers.
City of Madison IT Director Paul Kronberger and Barry Orton, Chair of the Citywide Broadband Subcommittee will join Mayor Soglin, to release and discuss results of a consultant report on feasibility of City high-speed broadband to all homes and businesses. The Madison Common Council approved a request for this study in the 2015 Capital Budget.
Mayor Soglin is joined by Paul Jadin, President of MadREP, Angelos Angelou, CEO of Angelou Economics to discuss the recent release of Angelou Economics’ inaugural Community Progress Index and Madison’s #1 ranking.
Mayor Paul Soglin, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval and community leaders address the recent shooting of Dallas police officers.
Following the approval of the project development agreement, Mayor Soglin discusses the significance of Judge Doyle Square to downtown Madison and next steps in the development.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to discuss the disparities in health care charges in Madison that may amount to tens of billions of dollars. The Mayor also discusses a resolution on Tuesday’s Council agenda on the subject.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and others speak at ribbon cutting for new Rethke Terrace Apartments.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is be joined by Police Chief Mike Koval to provide an update on the recent gun violence in Madison, and the city’s response
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is joined by community leaders to address the recent gun violence in the area and include a call to action.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the "Government Reform Initiative" proposal released by Alders David Ahrens and Mark Clear.
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media to discuss Wisconsin Senate Bill 446, legislation that will jeopardize the stability of neighborhoods throughout Wisconsin, make affordable housing more difficult and undermine schools in our state’s cities. The bill is being considered by the State Senate under the leadership of Senator Scott Fitzgerald.
Mayor Soglin welcomes the National Farm to School Network who will be bringing the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference to Madison in June, 2106.
Police Chief Mike Koval, Fire Chief Steve Davis, and Mayor Soglin will discuss the latest mass shooting in our country and address Madison’s emergency preparedness for critical incidents.
Mayor Paul Soglin and Common Council members will meet privately with a group of Madison residents, all immigrants from countries around the world. They will discuss the challenges of present U.S. immigration policy and the treatment of immigrants in the United States.
Mayor Soglin, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator, Antonio Riley, veterans and service providers discuss housing vouchers for homeless veterans.
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the Oscar Mayer plant closing and the economic policies that led to the decision.
Mayor Soglin joins Exact Sciences President and CEO Kevin Conroy and University Research Park Managing Director Aaron Olver in announcing Exact Sciences plans for expansion.
Mayor Soglin discusses the Judge Doyle block proposal and the upcoming special Madison Common Council meeting regarding it.
Mayor Paul Soglin announces the launch of the Healthy Retail Access Program, which helps improve healthy retail food access in underserved neighborhoods.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin discusses challenges facing downtown Madison in regards to homelessness.
A representative of MadREP joins Mayor Soglin as he discusses the honor, the specifics of the program, and the resulting benefits.
Mayor Soglin discusses President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" initiative and what it means for Madison and Dane County.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin discusses District Attorney Ismael Ozanne's decision on the Tony Robinson shooting.
Madison and Dane County launch "Zero 2016" campaign to end chronic and veteran homelessness.
Mayor Soglin discusses Tony Robinson’s family’s and the City’s response to the officer-involved shooting.
Mayor Soglin presents information and data that he would have presented to members of the Senate Labor and Government Reform Committee had he been allowed to testify.
Mayor Paul Soglin and the CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, Dan Stein, discuss potential impacts of the Gov.'s dug-testing proposal for those receiving food assistance.
Police Chief Koval's news conference on the Madison Police Department's Mental Health Officer Initiative .
Police Chief Koval's news conference on the Madison Police Department's Violent Crime Unit/Burglary Crime Unit
Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to respond to President Obama's statements on broadband initiatives.
Chief Mike Koval holds a news conference on the Madison Police Department's Neighborhood Resource Officers.
Mayor Soglin and Chief Koval will be joined by South District Police Captain Joe Balles as they discuss the importance of civility and compassion this holiday season regarding police and community relations in the state of Wisconsin and nationwide.
The Mayor answers questions on State Street planning and the future of Madison’s Independence Day celebration.
Presenters show a number of near-misses captured by cameras on Metro buses in the last year and encourage safe behavior around buses.
Mayor Soglin welcomes C-SPAN as the network embarks on producing several informational spots about the City.
Representatives from the MPD, MFD and the Chair of the 911 Center Board will join Madison Mayor Paul Soglin to outline specific concerns regarding the 911 Dispatch Center.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Second Harvest Foodbank President Dan Stein react to the 2014 Farm Bill.
Mayor Soglin and Project for Public Spaces, the firm hired for the development of a public market in Madison will discuss the city’s vision, process, and next steps.
Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to discuss the effects of the Federal government shutdown.
Press Conference with (among others) Mayor Paul Soglin and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
Press Conference featuring Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Madison Festivals, Inc., President Rita Kelliher on the plans for the 2014 Rhythm and Booms celebration.
Mayor Soglin holds a press conference to publicize "Make Music Madison." Local band The Getaway Drivers will perform.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin discusses the various amendments proposed to his 2013 Capital and Operating Budgets.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, Common Council President Shiva Bidar Sielaff, Centro Hispano Executive Director Kent Craig, Latino Education Council Chairman Sal Carranza, Centro Hispano President Brenda Gonzalez and Javier Neira of Alcance a Latino youth group discuss the new Homeland Security policy for young undocumented immigrants.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, Police Chief Noble Wray, Urban League of Greater Madison President Kaleem Caire, and partners from other community service agencies address the escalating level of violence in Madison in the past weeks and months. Officials discuss this issue, the importance of public awareness and steps being taken to curtail this.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announce that Dane County residents will now have 10 Safe Communities MedDrop locations to get rid of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted medicine. Poisoning deaths are Dane County’s number one cause of injury-related death, killing more Dane County residents than automobile crashes.
Since the mid-1990’s from Boston to Sacramento, local cities and schools have redefined their relationship. In some cities, such as Chicago and New York, mayors have statutorily controlled administrative policies of schools. In other cities, team building between the city and the school district was established.
At this press conference, Mayor Soglin discusses the development of a team building process between the City of Madison, the Madison Metropolitan School District and the private sector.
Madison Public Library Board President Tripp Widder, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and J.H. Findorff and Sons, Inc. President Rich Lynch officially kick off the $18-million construction of the Madison Central Library.
World Water Week is, March 19th through March 25th. During this week, the Clean Lakes Alliance is partnering with water experts and local businesses to raise awareness and financial support for clean water at home and around the world. This March 19th press event features remarks by Madison Mayor Paul Soglin; Monona Mayor Bob Miller; Michael Mucha, Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District; Tom Heikkinen, Madison Water Utility; Jeff Hellenbrand, Hellenbrand Inc.; and Don Heilman, Clean Lakes Alliance.
Madison Water Utility kicks off its Project H2O initiative, its Automated Meter Infrastructure meter reading system. Water Utility Director Tom Heikkinen and Project Leader Robin Piper will discuss the initiative, and representatives from Itron Inc., and Water Utility engineers will describe and demonstrate the system.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and other community leaders including Madison Parks Superintendent Kevin Briski, Lt Dave McCaw of the Madison Police Department and Charlie Goldstone of Frank Productions discuss details and logistics for Freakfest 2011. Freakfest takes place on Saturday, October 29th, 2011.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to introduce the 2012 Executive City of Madison Operating Budget.
The Madison Police Department held a press conference to announce the arrests of some 11 gang members who Police officials believe intended violent gang retaliation. Madison City Channel captured this event which featured comments from Madison Police Chief Noble Wray and Capt. James Wheeler, Head of the Crime Prevention Gang Unit.
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz joined Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and Madison Metro Officials to celebrate the delivery of 14 new hybrid buses, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Madison City Channel captured this press conference, which also featured comments by Transit and Parking Comission Chair Gary Poulsen and Metro Transit Manager Chuck Kamp.
US Sen. Herb Kohl's news conference to highlight his request that funding for law enforcement hiring be included in the upcoming jobs bill. Sen. Kohl joined Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D- California) in sending a letter to the Democratic Senate leadership urging funding for the Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS), and today’s event unites Sen. Kohl with law enforcement officials from across Wisconsin to emphasize the importance of this funding.