Madison mayor submits nomination papers for re-election
Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has submitted her nomination papers to the city clerk's office as she looks to win a second term in office.
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Roach: Silent Night
John Roach counters Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's "Vision Zero" with another cause worth considering.
John Roach counters Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's "Vision Zero" with another cause worth considering.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announces reelection bid
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to stay in office for a few more years. The mayor announced Sunday that she will campaign for a second term. Rhodes-Conway was first elected in 2019, taking over for Paul Soglin.…
Madison mayor unveils new operating budget, including expanded CARES program
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced her 2023 Operating Budget proposal Tuesday, which includes funding to expand the city's alternative emergency response program and…
Madison mayor unveils capital budget focused on infrastructure, affordable housing
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled her newest capital budget on Tuesday, with a heavy emphasis on affordable housing and infrastructure. The 2023 Executive…
Bartillon Drive homeless shelter plan gets $9 million boost
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison's planned men's homeless shelter on Bartillon Drive took another step toward reality Tuesday. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi…
Vos cancels mayors' subpoenas, ends threat of jailing
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos effectively ended the embattled Gableman election investigation Friday by withdrawing subpoenas to Wisconsin mayors that compelled them to testify in the…
Madison officials say violent crime below three-year averages, still work to do
Madison officials say their latest numbers show the city is getting safer, but there's still work to be done.
'Be part of our democracy': Madison mayor encourages in-person absentee voting
MADISON, Wis. -- In-person absentee voting began Tuesday in Madison, and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is encouraging local voters to make their voices heard. "I really encourage people to read up…
Madison leaders propose new ordinance to treat threats to election officials as disorderly conduct
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Tuesday afternoon a proposed city ordinance that would charge threats made to election workers as disorderly conduct, punishable by fines up to $1,000.
Madison mayor says she has tested positive for COVID-19
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway made the announcement in a tweet Thursday morning, saying she is only experiencing mild symptoms and is up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters.
Republican election investigation runs more than $200,000 over budget
MADISON, Wis. — The review led by Republican election investigator Michael Gableman has run a nearly $900,000 price tag, less than a month after Assembly Speaker Robin…
Rhodes-Conway: Madison hasn't applied for outside money to help cover 2022 election costs
The Madison mayor's comments come after a judge ruled cities could accept outside funds
MADISON, Wis. — Madison's mayor said the city is not seeking outside funds to help run the 2022 election, hours after a Dane County judge ruled Madison…
Madison Alder Lindsay Lemmer to step down May 11
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Alder Lindsay Lemmer is stepping away from the Common Council. Lemmer, who represents District 3, announced her resignation Friday. She will officially leave office on May 11 at noon. Lemmer said that she accepted a senior…
Madison mayor declares Saturday "Solidarity with Ukraine Day"
MADISON, Wis. -- Saturday is official "Solidarity with Ukraine Day" in Madison, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway proclaimed. The mayor made the proclamation during a rally at the State Capitol.…
Madison mayor, clean energy advocates push for affordable home weatherization
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway joined clean energy experts and housing advocates on Thursday to urge lawmakers in the Senate to include affordable housing…
Alders insist they support homeless shelter site, but continue to voice concern over mayor's process
MADISON, Wis. -- A day after Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced a new location for a proposed men's homeless shelter and…
Madison mayor, Common Council leaders condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhosed-Conway, alongside Common Council leadership, spoke out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a statement Saturday, officials condemned Russia's actions in the region and showed support for the Ukrainian people. They also praised Russians…
Madison mayor critical of Wisconsin Supreme Court's drop box decision
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway criticized the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling on absentee ballot drop boxes. In a statement Saturday, Rhodes-Conway said the court…
Madison mayor blasts Republican plan to lower concealed carry age in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Thursday blasted a proposal from Republican lawmakers that would lower the minimum age to carry a…
Rhodes-Conway returns from national conference of mayors, touts infrastructure law's benefits for cities
MADISON, Wis. -- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is back in Madison after spending the week in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.…
Madison mayor, MPD hoping to reduce 'concerning' violent crime numbers in 2022
MADISON, Wis. -- Violent crime in Madison reached alarming heights back in 2020. For Madison Police Capt. Jason Freedman, 2021 was deja vu. “There…
Gableman sends four new subpoenas to Madison officials as part of probe
MADISON, Wis. - Former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman issued a fresh round of subpoenas to Madison officials, the city said Monday. The move is part of an ongoing probe he is leading into the 2020 election on behalf…
Dick Wagner, Dane County's first openly gay County Board Chair, dies
MADISON, Wis. - Dick Wagner, Dane County's first openly gay County Board member, died Monday. Wagner served on the Board from 1980 to 1994, representing District 6. "While I did not have the privilege of serving on the County Board…
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