City of Madisonville
Recent News About City of Madisonville
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Independent Monitor announces press conference on new complaint intake form
The Office of the Independent Monitor is set to hold a press conference tomorrow.
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Madison Clerk's Office clarifies common voting myths ahead of elections
The City of Madison Clerk’s Office has addressed several common misconceptions about the voting process to provide clarity for voters.
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Madison begins fall tree planting with focus on diversity and storm recovery
Urban Forestry has commenced its fall planting season, which started on October 21, 2024. The initiative will see the planting of 855 trees across the City of Madison streets, comprising 25 different species. This selection aims to foster a diverse and resilient urban canopy.
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Madison concludes food cart review; vending spots set for next season
The City of Madison has concluded its annual Food Cart Review, setting the stage for next year's vendor locations. The review process, which attracted over 900 applications for just 22 community reviewer positions, involved evaluating food cart vendors from September 9 to October 5, 2024. A total of 38 vendors applied, with 33 completing the process and qualifying for a vending site in the Mall/Concourse Vending Area for the upcoming season.
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UW Homecoming Parade prompts street closures in Langdon area
Multiple streets in the Langdon Street area will be closed to traffic on Friday afternoon, October 25th, due to the UW Homecoming Parade. The parade is scheduled to start at approximately 6:00 p.m.
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Madison launches loan program to update rental properties
Madison is addressing its housing challenges with a new Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program launched by the City of Madison's Community Development Division. The initiative aims to maintain and improve existing rental units in response to the city's low vacancy rates and growing population.
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Madison urges swift return of unsubmitted absentee ballots
The Madison City Clerk's Office has issued absentee ballots to 39,213 voters for the upcoming November 5 General Election. However, over 17,000 of these ballots have yet to be returned.
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Wisconsin outlines rules for election observers at polling sites
Voters in Wisconsin may encounter individuals with Election Observer badges at absentee voting sites or polling places. These observers are permitted to monitor the voting process as long as they are not candidates themselves. Political parties, individual candidates, and organizations like the League of Women Voters frequently deploy observers. The City of Madison often hosts international observers during November elections, contributing to election transparency.
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Voting open for naming Madison's first electric trash trucks
The public is being invited to vote on the names for Madison's and Wisconsin's first electric trash collection vehicles. The voting process is hosted on the Wisconsin Clean Cities website and will conclude on October 21, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
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Paving closures announced for Doty and Wilson streets in Madison
Starting on Friday, October 18th, R.G. Huston's paving contractor will commence the final paving operations for the E Wilson Street and E Doty Street Reconstruction Project. Detour routes and closed roadway signs will be in place during the work.
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Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole joins fireside chat on Latinx civic engagement
In an effort to enhance civic engagement within Madison's Latinx community, the Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison and the Office of the Common Council are organizing a Virtual Fireside Chat. The event will feature Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole and is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, at 11:30 a.m.
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Madison ensures election integrity through robust checks and balances
The City of Madison has outlined a comprehensive system of checks and balances to ensure the integrity of its election processes. Observers, identifiable by their Election Observer badges, are present at polling places, absentee voting sites, and ballot drop boxes to maintain transparency.
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Madison voters urged to register before deadline for November election
Wednesday marks the last opportunity for Wisconsin residents to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the upcoming General Election on November 5. The Madison City Clerk’s Office urges voters to verify their registration status at https://MyVote.wi.gov. Individuals who have recently moved, even within the same building, must update their voter registration details.
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Madison faces $22M budget gap; Alder Rummel invites residents to discuss solutions
The City of Madison is confronting a $22 million budget gap due to factors such as population growth, the lingering effects of COVID-19, and state levy limit constraints. These challenges have made it difficult for the city to cover increasing service costs as revenues lag behind inflation and growth.
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Madison recognizes October 15 as White Cane Safety Day
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Common Council have designated October 15 as "White Cane Safety Day" in Madison. This day is set aside to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law, which has been observed since 1964 to promote safe communities for individuals with vision loss or blindness. The law emphasizes awareness of pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs and mandates that motorists stop before coming within ten feet of such pedestrians.
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District 19 alder hosts third budget exploration session
Alder John Guequierre of District 19 is set to host the third session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series on Wednesday, October 16. This virtual session will delve into budget cut scenarios and their potential impacts, focusing on service reductions in key city departments such as Fire, Police, Library, and Streets.
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Absentee voting begins in Madison care facilities ahead of upcoming election
Voters residing in qualified nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Madison can now cast their absentee ballots. State law mandates that poll workers facilitate absentee voting for residents in these care facilities. The City of Madison accommodates this by deploying Special Voting Deputies (SVDs) to 27 such facilities.
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Madison library celebrates Native Nations with fall program series
The Madison Public Library, in collaboration with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, is set to host the Teejop & Beyond program series starting on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 14. This event aims to celebrate Native Nations through a variety of presentations and hands-on activities.
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Road closures announced for bridge work on Highway 30 and Commercial Avenue
Starting at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 22, Commercial Avenue will experience a full overnight closure. Following this, Highway 30 will be closed from midnight on Wednesday, October 23, to allow for the installation of new bridge overpass trusses for the Autumn Ridge Path. The highway and streets are scheduled to reopen by 5:00 am on Wednesday.
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Public health officials urge community vaccination against COVID-19 and flu
Respiratory virus season has arrived, prompting public health officials to encourage community members to receive their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.