Madison, WI town meetings, recapped weekly. 9 editions in our archive — covering the council, school board, and any other public body Aware tracks for Madison. Most recent: Madison Mayor's Office proposes balanced 2027 operating budget.
The proposal would raise the city’s share of property taxes by approximately $4 per month while funding ambulance staffing and employee raises.
Read full edition →A 5–2 vote adds $30,000 for door buttons at four high school libraries, though district staff said existing funds could cover the work.
Read full edition →The vote clears a 2027 street assessment plan after one resident warned a bill could reach $7,000 and questioned whether the timing made sense.
Read full edition →Madison library staff kept two capital programs in place and added a $1 million siding project after earlier repairs failed to fully fix water problems.
Read full edition →The Madison Common Council unanimously cleared a contract for planning, engineering, and public engagement work on East Washington Avenue/Highway 30 and related corridors.
Read full edition →A completed Parking Division audit found three control problems, while Internal Audit said two more audits and a citywide risk review are next.
Read full edition →The board approved the 2026–2027 preliminary budget on a 7-0 vote after turning down a proposal to add 3.0 FTE high school food service workers.
Read full edition →A request to pour until 2:00 a.m. at 1824 S Park St stalled after police cited 10 incidents and concerns about late-night operations.
Read full edition →Madison school board members heard warnings about resignations and retirements before one member proposed $1.5 million to ease salary compression for experienced teachers.
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