District 6 Blog

The last two weeks have been wrenching for the Council and the City. I hope you are taking care of yourself as we grieve the devastating loss of life this week. Sending healing thoughts and warm wishes for a safe and peaceful holiday season.

Hello --I am writing with resources for victims and the broader community in response to the tragic and heartbreaking events yesterday at Abundant Life Christian School. Please make sure to take care of yourself during this time so that we can…

Hello --I'm writing with a few updates about the heartbreaking situation at Abundant Life Christian School (4901 E Buckeye Rd).The City of Madison Police Department's latest incident report states:

Snow Plowing Update: Trucks will be out on Saturday, 12/14, because roads may be icy in the afternoon. Rain falling on cold pavement may make things slick.

Dear friends and neighbors- Yesterday I filed my statement of noncandidacy for the upcoming 2025 spring elections. I am not seeking re-election for District 6 alder for the upcoming one year term. A few years ago, voters decided that the…

I hope you enjoyed safe travels and joyful gatherings with friends and family over the Thanksgiving holidays. I plan to be out of town from Wednesday December 4 until December 11 and may not be able to blog next weekend.

Highlights of Tuesday’s Common Council meeting: A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of East Side News, for introduction and referral to the December 10 CC meeting is MNA’s own Cailey Jamison’s appointment to the Transportation Commission,…

Plan Commission takes up 306 S Brearly on Monday. The six-story height of the proposed mixed-use building exceeds adopted plans and is taller than other nearby buildings that were approved that also exceeded adopted plans (at five-stories). More…

Tuesday is the end of the budget journey the Common Council started in February. Thank you District 6 and city residents for voting for the referendum to raise the property tax levy limit by $22M, the support was one of the bright spots of Election…

Election Day is Tuesday! Polls open at 7a and close at 8p. Sunday, November 3, was the final day of in-person absentee voting. Monday, November 4, is the final day to use one of the secure ballot drop boxes to submit your absentee ballot near…