District 5 Blog

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.

Polls are open April 1 from 7am to 8pm. Please make your voice heard! Sign up to help with Earth Day cleanup in our parks April 26. Survey on community gardens closes today. Lots of announcements and events.

Our Traffic Engineering Director shares some important information on traffic light timing. Water main flushing starts this week. Lots of information on voting for the April 1 election. Events & announcements.

Please keep all signs off of terraces and 15 feet from curb where no terraces exist. Public information meeting tomorrow on Near West Watershed. In-person absentee voting available 3/18-30. Lots of announcements and events.