Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway

Madison Out-of-School Time honors 10 outstanding people who work with youth Madison Out-of-School Time recognized 10 outstanding youth workers Wednesday for their dedication and creativity in supporting students.

Congratulations to all the award winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who works with young people in our community.

Does your family have a safety plan?
Every family, regardless of immigration status, could benefit from safety planning. Check out these resources from Dane County to help make one.

Madison mayor introduces three proposals to create new housing Madison’s mayor presented three proposals on what the city wants to accomplish by the end of the year.

"For Latine families at Centro, homeownership is often perceived to be out of reach. Change is never easy, but it is certainly necessary if we are to live our values in Madison of a more inclusive city for all." — Karen Menendez, Centro Hispano

New chief selected for the Madison Police Department The Madison Police Department has selected their new leader.

Chief Patterson is committed to serving our community and I look forward to continuing to work with him to fine tune an already strong department.

Madison’s Aaa Bond Rating Renewed For the 52nd year in a row, Moody’s Investors Service has assigned the City of Madison the highest possible bond rating.

For the 52nd year in a row, Moody’s has assigned the Madison the highest possible bond rating. Madison is one of only a handful of Wisconsin communities with a Aaa rating on its general obligation debt. This allows the City to invest in important projects at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Seriously. If you want a primer on homeless services in Madison, and want a better sense of where we are going, watch this video.

Fall 2025 Housing Forward Proposals

"These changes will help make sure the people who keep our city going can afford to live here and we applaud Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, her staff, and the Common Council for their diligent work to get this done. " — Maxwell Love, Working Families Power

Get To Know Jessica Price, Madison’s Sustainability and Resilience Manager - WORT-FM 89.9 Price describes her average day on the job and what the city is doing to reduce emissions.

Jessica leads our work to keep Madison as sustainable and resilient as possible.

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I will never stop fighting to move us forward. We can keep working towards our vision of an inclusive, equitable and prosperous future for all. Are you ready to protect our progress and keep Madison on the cutting edge? Together, we can work to protect our community and our values.

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

Turn Stoughton Road in Madison into vibrant, safe boulevard | Christof Spieler The Wisconsin State Journal’s recent editorial “Fix deadly corridor through Madison” is right about one thing: Stoughton Road is dangerous and overdue for investment. But the editorial misses the mark

Turn Stoughton Road in Madison into vibrant, safe boulevard | Christof Spieler

Half-price Youth Fast Fare Metro Transit’s Youth Fast Fare offers half-price fares for eligible youth, providing a convenient pay-as-you-go option for students as they head back to school.

Metro Transit’s Youth Fast Fare offers half-price fares for eligible youth, providing a convenient pay-as-you-go option for students as they head back to school.

Get to Know Matt Tucker, Madison’s Building Inspection Director - WORT-FM 89.9 “We don’t look to say no, we try to find a way to get to yes,” Tucker tells WORT.

Matt Tucker has a long history with the City of Madison.

Fall 2025 Housing Forward Proposals

"I'm supporting these latest proposals because it provides more flexibility to create additional housing. When I talk to my residents, I'm hearing about this issue more and more. So I'm happy to see these initiatives moving forward." — Alder Badri Lankella

A group of five individuals sitting on stools for a panel discussion in a large room filled with people.

Closing out the #ElectricInnovationForum with @satyaformadison.bsky.social, Boise Mayor Lauren McClean, HI State Senator Chris Lee, CT State Representative Devin Carney, & Kate Wright with @climatemayors.bsky.social for a key conversation on how to attract and sustain investment for initiatives.

Cardiac on Campus, City of Madison Celebrate the Installation of Two AED SaveStations in Downtown Madison These outdoor, climate controlled, weatherproof, freestanding towers are strategically placed in densely populated areas and house an automated external defibrillator.

Cardiac on Campus, a student-run organization at UW-Madison, has partnered with the Madison Fire Department and City of Madison to make AEDs more accessible in the downtown area.

Get to Know Dave Schmiedicke, Madison’s Finance Director - WORT-FM 89.9 Schmiedicke describes what he does on an average day and explains how his work at the city might impact your life.

Dave knows everything there is to know about the City's budget and finances.

Mayor and members of common council propose new housing initiatives The newest proposals target zoning and create new forms of housing to encourage development. 

“Whether you’re a student renting your first apartment, a young family hoping to buy your first home, or someone looking to downsize later in life, Madison should have opportunities available for you.” — Alder MGR Govindarajan

Mayor Rhodes-Conway previews 2026 Operating Budget proposal - WORT-FM 89.9 Expanding Madison's investment in homeless services was among the budget priorities the mayor shared today.

Speaking today at the construction site of the new men’s shelter on Bartillon Drive, @satyaformadison.bsky.social outlined her plans to up Madison’s investment in homeless services next year.

Reporter Gabriel Gibbons was there.

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Fall Leaves and Yard Waste Collection Begins in October 2025 The fall yard waste and leaves collection of 2025 begins in October.You will receive three guaranteed curbside set-out opportunities for leaf and yard waste pickup this fall.The exact dates when you s...

Yard waste crews collect leaves, weeds, pumpkins, and other plant debris you have raked or pulled from your lawn or garden. Find out your pick up dates at the Streets Division website.

Pete Buttigieg WARNS America:

“They didn't stop at the law firms. They didn't stop at the Universities. They didn't even stop at the comedians. They are NOT going to stop until they have TOTAL POWER!."

Student lends expertise to $300M city project | Madison College Sergio Perez, a Madison College civil engineering student, created a 3D model display for the City of Madison's Triangle Redevelopment Project.

"Madison College student Sergio Perez grew up on the east side and has always dreamed of working with the City of Madison."

Sick of AI search engines? Madison Public Library touts free databases The Madison library offers dozens of specialized databases for business owners, consumers, history buffs, language learners, comic book readers and more.

The Madison library offers dozens of specialized databases for business owners, consumers, history buffs, language learners, comic book readers and more.

so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining

Madison mayor appoints new Metro Transit general manager MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Metro has a new leader.

Jamie is highly qualified to build off Metro's success as we continue to improve our public transportation network and work with local partners and neighboring communities to expand service. I’m excited to have her on board.

New Madison clerk should have ‘seamless transition,’ predicts city attorney Lydia McComas, a former voter engagement manager in Minnesota, will be the city’s new clerk after Maribeth Witzel-Behl resigned in April.

ICYMI: Lydia McComas will be our new City Clerk!

Madison Unveils Latest Efforts to Create More Housing The City of Madison is continuing its efforts to create more housing with another round of initiatives.

Our goal is to provide more flexibility to ensure our residents are able to have choices when selecting where to live. Our work on building more homes is ongoing and we will continue to streamline local zoning and improve City processes to make that possible.

Octavia Ikard named next Madison Youth Poet Laureate Madison Poet Laureate Steven Espada Dawson and the Madison Arts Commission are inviting the public to the opening reception and poetry reading for the City of Madison’s new Youth Poet Laureate, Octavi...

Madison Poet Laureate Steven Espada Dawson and the Madison Arts Commission are inviting the public to the opening reception and poetry reading for the City of Madison’s new Youth Poet Laureate, Octavia Ikard.

‘Seconds make a difference’: Cardiac on Campus donates two AED SaveStations to the city of Madison All thanks to an idea from UW-Madison students, there are two new automated external defibrillator (AED) SaveStations downtown at the Library Mall and James Madison Park.

"All thanks to an idea from UW-Madison students, there are two new automated external defibrillator (AED) SaveStations downtown at the Library Mall and James Madison Park."