District 5 Blog

There are so many ways to enjoy Madison Bike week, from snacks to parties to a press conference. Join the fun! Madison and Dane County are both beginning budget listening sessions - bring your ideas! Many announcements and events.

See the Capital Band at Forest Hill cemetery Monday 9:15-11am, and watch out for road closures from the Monona Memorial Day parade. Budget meetings coming up - lots of opportunities to engage. Announcements & Events.

Water main flushing continues in our area this week. Assessments were released on Monday - please see information on the open book period. Lots of announcements and events.

Helicopters will be placing lights at the stadium on Friday, May 16 from 7am to noon. Watch for street closures at Breese Terrace and Badger Way during this time. If the helicopters cannot operate safely on Friday, the backup date is Saturday.

It was wonderful to be part of the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park groundbreaking. Water main flushing this week. Brush collection on N. Franklin this week requires bags. Lots of announcements and events.

Congrats to former Alder Eve Galanter on her 2025 Legacy Award from Wisconsin Women in Government. There are several new businesses at Regent and Allen - check them out! Water main flushing this week. Construction and detours to be aware of.

Yard waste pickup will continue into this week. Water main flushing to occur this week. Watch for construction on N. Franklin and near University Ave. Lots of announcements and events!

Enjoy local Farmer's Markets. Report potholes. Safe Streets Madison projects to be approved. Hoyt Park parking lot reconstruction plans. Local impacts of federal policies. Announcements & Events.

Please be aware of the project near University & Midvale that will begin night work the week of April 28. Yard waste pickup begins this week - check when your set out dates are. Please join the cleanup crews at our parks on April 26.

I am honored to be able to continue to represent you on the Madison Common Council. Please be aware of upcoming construction on N. Franklin Ave., and the on- and off-ramps for Campus Drive. Announcements & Events.