Round Up – February 2020 - Forward Lookout

Video Presentation Posted for Proposed Stormwater Ordinance Changes – City Engineering hosted its first of three public information meetings on proposed stormwater ordinance changes. Watch the full meeting.

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Madison Public Market
Pinney Neighborhood Library

Madison Area Schools

Some Black Community Leaders Oppose Superintendent Hire – WORT 89.9 FM
New Madison School Superintendent Undermined – Caffeinated Politics
Madison School Board considers including additional sustainability projects in referendum – Cap Times

Tuesday, February 25th City of Madison

Madison City Council awards $1.8 million for South Side low-cost housing – State Journal
City Discusses Alcohol Density Report – WORT 89.9 FM
Milwaukee Street property owner appeals Plan Commission decision on Amazon delivery center – Cap Times
Madison Public Market project moves forward with Plan Commission support – Cap Times
What Will the Madison City Council Talk About Tonight (2/25/20)? – Forwardlookout.com
Bring on the books! Grand opening weeks away for new Pinney Library location – Channel3000.com
Fire! Prescribed Burns Coming to Your Madison Neighborhood? – Forwardlookout.com
Madison AirBNB hosts could face more regulation, fees – Madison Commons
Common Council attempts to reduce single-use plastic waste, passes plastic straw ordinance – Badger Herald
Take a sneak peek at Pinney, Madison’s newest library – Cap Times
Voter ID Requirements for the Presidential Primary – City of Madison

Projects

Madison Public Market

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting: Notice of Possible Quorum of City of Madison Committee(s) Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at 12:00 pm Location: Mt. Zion Church 2019 Fisher St Madison, WI 53713
4:07 -Meeting: President’s Work Group to Review Council Communication Tools & Processes Date: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at 12:15 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703

Dane County

Henry Vilas Zoo in financial transition, split with Zoological Society – Badger Herald

Madison Area Schools K-12

School Board Votes to Bring Police to School Events – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison school board members object to East High principal hire – Isthmus
Black leaders worry about Madison school district’s new head – Channel3000.com/AP
$35K contract for police at school events turns int heated debate, protests Monday – Cap Times
Approval of police officers for special events prompts protest at Madison School Board – State Journal

Higher ED

Proposed bus service changes affect campus – UW Campus News

And more…

Noise Abatement Failure – The People Sacrifice Again – Safe Skies Clean Water
Madison Area Round Up Tuesday, 2/25/20 – Forwardlookout.com
F-35s will likely be based in Madison after decision from Air Force Secretary – Daily Cardinal
PFAS are already in Madison’s water, but we can stop the military from making it worse – Tone Madison

Monday, February 24th

City of Madison

Engineers provide update on watershed project – Channel3000.com
City of Madison Mayor’s Schedule Week of 2/24/20 – Forwardlookout.com
City Meeting Schedule: Week of February 24, 2020 – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Final EIS, E Dean Delayed, Monona Court Petition – D15 Update 2/24/20 – Alder Grant Thornton
After 7 years, Madison’s new $10.5 million Pinney Library ready to wow – State Journal
Toa Times 2: City’s Master Electrician Teaches Solar Installation in Puerto Rico – City of Madison

Mo’ Meetings

First it was listed twice – now its noticed again? Meeting: Alcohol License Review Committee Date: Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at 5:30 pm Location: City-County Bldg. 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 103A Madison, WI 53703
Added – 11:11 Meeting: Water Utility Board Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at 4:30 pm Location: Madison Water Utility 119 E Olin Ave Room A & B Madison, WI 53713
Added 3:51 – Meeting: Vending Oversight Committee Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at 5:00 pm Location: Madison Municipal Bldg 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703
Added 3:53 – Meeting: Committee on Aging Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at 2:30 pm Location: Madison Senior Center 330 W Mifflin St Madison, WI 53703
Added 3:57 – Meeting: Housing Strategy Committee Date: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at 4:30 pm Location: Madison Municipal Bldg 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 302 Madison, WI 53703
Added 3:59 – Meeting: Joint Campus Area Committee Date: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at 4:45 pm Location: WARF Bldg 610 Walnut St Room 132 Madison, WI 53726

Projects

Pinney Neighborhood Library

Dane County

Dane County has ZERO paid lobbyists registered in 2020 – Forwardlookout.com
Dane County Judge William Hanrahan leaving bench, headed west to become an immigration judge – Cap Times
Dane County Redistricting is Coming! – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools

Middleton High School educator involved in segregated testing resigns – WKOW
Black community leaders question selection of Matthew Gutierrez as Madison superintendent – State Journal
Black community leaders share concerns about Madison School District’s superintendent hire, call process ‘flawed, incomplete’ – Cap Times
A national leader in digital credentialing – Isthmus

And More…

Response to State Journal Propaganda – It’s Not a Done Deal – Safe Skies Clean Waters

Sunday, February 23rd

It’s rough out there today if you’re looking for local government news! I’m in meetings all day, so forwardlookout.com is contributing to the problem! City of Madison

Take the 2020 Census – Be Counted – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Madison police add surveillance cameras, partner with Amazon on public safety app – State Journal

Dane County

Catching Up: Stoughton eyes dam removal as part of proposed Yahara River whitewater park – State Journal

And more…

Community pushes forward after final F-35 report – WKOW
The Final F-35 EIS is a total sham – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Madison is in the pilot’s seat to land F-35s – Wisconsin State Journal

Saturday, February 22nd

City of Madison

D6 Items of Interest Week of February 24, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel
Updates February 22, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
City of Madison Week Ahead 2/24/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Updates & Week of Feb. 24 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Overture Center to welcome biggest crowds of season for International Fest – Channel3000.com

Dane County

Dane County Week Ahead 2/24/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools

Madison Area Schools Week Ahead – 2/24/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Part of Madison School District, Monona Grove agreement on Nuestro Mundo violates state statutes, DPI says – Cap Times

And more…

Madison named a preferred location for F-35 jets, some residents still opposed – Channel3000.com
Final EIS: NO DECISION has been made! Parade to Truax Feb. 29 – Safe Skies Clean Waters

Friday, February 21st

City of Madison

Rainbow flag murals may be front and center this summer – State Journal
Canopy Nightclub Still Creating Headlines – Caffeinated Politics
It’s Time for the 2020 Census – Take Part! – Alder Samba Baldeh
District 1 Community Announcements – Alder Barbara McKinney
Langdon apartment building plans on hold as developer eyes adjacent property – Cap Times
Metro Transit Now Accepting Bus Lines Poetry Submissions – City of Madison
As Deputy Mayor, Dr. Linda Vakunta Has Equitable Focus to Community Engagement – Madison 365

Projects

Dane County

Dane County emergency center set to relocate to Fitchburg – Channel3000.com
Badger Prairie Health Care Center receives high praise – Channel3000.com
County Board Approves Resolution Calling On Uw Hospitals And Clincs To Recognize The Uwhca Nurses’ Union – Dane County

Madison Area Schools K-12

Jefferson Middle School principal to not return following leave of absence – Channel3000.com
Jefferson Middle School Principal Will Not Return – Madison 365
Kurth resigns as Jefferson Middle School principal – Cap Times
Jefferson Middle School principal resigns, cites ‘campaign of harassment’ – State Journal

Higher Ed

Athletic Board passes Wisconsin Badgers’ $186 million budget request for 2020-21 – State Journal

And more…

Plant Sale 2020 – Occupy Madison
What’s New in the Final EIS for siting F-35s in Madison? – Forwardlookout.com
Media Fail: EIS on F-35s is a decision making tool, not a decision – Forwardlookout.com
Wisconsin Assembly passes bill to combat PFAS pollution – AP

Thursday, February 20th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

UW Student Elena Hassl Looking to Amplify Young Voices on the Dane County Board – Madison 365

City of Madison

UW Panhellenic Association joins collective fight against proposed Hub II apartments – Daily Cardinal
City of Madison Surveillance Report and Ordinance Changes – Forwardlookout.com
Denied liquor license, Canopy to open as dry bar – Channel3000.com

Police Department Policies for Comment

Dane County

Dane County Board of Supervisors votes to support UW nurses effort to unionize – Channel3000.com
Two swans poisoned from lead tackle back-to-back in Lake Mendota – WKOW
Dane County Board votes to support UW Health nurses union – WKOW
Dane County expands mentoring program for youth involved with crime – State Journal
County expands coalition to mentor at-risk youth – Channel3000.com
Dane County, United Way, & Partners Expand Coalition to Mentor At-Risk Youth Following Successful Pilot Program – Dane County
County Board To Approve Building Purchase For Ems Relocation – Dane County
Water main break in Monona, part of city could see service temporarily shut off – Channel3000.com
UW nurses seek support from Dane County Council in union recognition – WKOW

Madison Area Schools K-12

Interim Madison East Principal Brendan Kearney to Become Permanent Principal – Madison 365
Interim East High School principal to take over job permanently – State Journal
MTI begins ‘national search’ for next executive director as Keillor announces retirements – Cap Times
Madison Teachers Union Demands Changes to District Gender Policies – WORT 89.9 FM

Higher Ed

UW to support Hmong students, staff, faculty after US government begins deportation negotiations – Badger Herald

And more…

State Senate Passes Police Body Cam Law – WORT 89.9 FM
Air Force Releases Final Analysis on F-35 Impact – WORT 89.9 FM
New Admissions Unit Opens At Oshkosh Mental Health Institute – Wisconsin Public Radio
Nowhere to go: Why Wisconsin’s homeless youth go uncounted and underserved – WisconsinWatch.org
Think tank offers housing recommendations to improve community health – Cap Times
Air Force: Madison preferred location for F-35 fight jets – AP

Wednesday, February 19th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Primary Elections in Wisconsin whittles down races across the state – Daily Cardinal
Madison voter turnout in Tuesday primary up from 2019 – Cap Times
Maia Pearson is top vote-getter for school board race – Isthmus

City of Madison

‘There is no plan folks’: Canopy club denied liquor license – Channel3000.com
Madison Fire Department takes its new airboat for a test drive – State Journal
Separate Lake Rescue Incidents Prompt Call To ‘Get the Lead Out’ Of Our Lakes – City of Madison Fire Department – City of Madison, MFD
Snow Emergency Cancelled – Alder Mike Verveer
What ALRC Is Hearing About Canopy Nightclub In Madison – Caffeinated Politics
City of Madison cancels snow emergency – Channel3000.com
F-35 EIS Update – Alder Syed Abbas
S. Gammon Road Street Reconstruction and West Towne Path Construction – Alder Keith Furman
Snow Emergency CANCELLED for Wed. Night, Feb. 19 – Alder Patrick Heck
Eastside Public Safety Conversation Tonight! – 2/19/20 – Alder Grant Foster
Snow Emergency Canceled – City of Madison
Madison nightclub proposal to be discussed at public hearing – WKOW
Provisional Voters: Get Your Ballot Counted! – City of Madison Clerk
The Madsplainers podcast: South Madison is changing, and some worry they’ll be priced out – Cap Times

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting: Administrative Review Board Cancelled Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm Location: Madison Municipal Bldg 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 202 Madison, WI 53703

Dane County

Lead fishing tackle in Lake Mendota causes one swan to die, second poisoned – WMTV
Proposed Vienna solar farm meeting draws hundreds of residents – Channel3000.com
$35 million Fitchburg performing arts center proposed – Channel3000.com
Potential 2,500 acre solar farm stirs controversy in Northern Dane County – WKOW
Dane County’s Badger Prairie Health Care Center Receives High Remarks from Residents & Family/Guardians in Latest Survey – Dane County
Stoughton Fire Department selects new chief – Channel3000.com

Mo’ Meetings

Personnel and Finance, Thursday, Feb. 20, 5:45, City-County Building Room 3551

Madison Area Schools

Editorial: How unrealistic expectations, unreasonable demands have led to teacher resignations – Channel3000.com

And more…

Madison remains preferred location for F-35s – Fox 47
How Did the Air National Guard Respond to Madison’s Comment on F-35s? – Forwardlookout.com
Round Up Wednesday 2/19/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Madison selected as a preferred location for F-35s – WMTV
Push to bring F-35s to Madison crosses another hurdle, awaits final Air Force decision – Cap Times
Despite opposition, Madison remains preferred F-35 site in latest report – WKOW
Madison remains top pick for F-35 program despite impacts outlined in final study – State Journal
Madison and Montgomery, Alabama considered preferred locations for F-35s – Channel3000.com
Final EIS for F35s is out – How did Madison Rank? – Forwardlookout.com
Homeless shelters get money, now lawmakers should focus on prevention – State Journal

Tuesday, February 18th

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE TODAY!

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

‘Making sure that it doesn’t happen again:’ lessons learned from elections website glitch – WMTV
Madison voter turnout up from last year’s primary, but still low overall – State Journal
Madison-area primary results – Madison.com
Maia Pearson Wins School Board Primary; Christina Gomez Schmidt second – Madison 365
Pearson, Gomez Schmidt advance to general election for Madison School Board Seat 6 – Cap Times
Pushing the Needle: Young Student Candidates Bring Progressive New Ideas to Local Politics – Badger Herald
Voters to narrow down contest for open Madison School Board seat in spring primary – State Journal
‘My Vote Wisconsin’ website experiencing technical issues – Channel3000.com
Wisconsin voting website crashes during primary election – AP
Primary election Q&As: Read more about the candidates on Tuesday’s ballot – State Journal
Voting in Tuesday’s primary election? Here’s what you should know – Cap Times
Primary election guide: Voters set to narrow field in Wisconsin Supreme Court, school board primaries – State Journal
Madison School Board primary candidates make final push at forum – Cap Times

City of Madison

Tomorrow: East Police District public safety forum – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
‘It’s a lot more efficient’: MFD takes new teamwork approach when investigating fires – Channel3000.com
Office Hours Reminder (Wednesday am) & BRT Public Meeting – Alder Keith Furman
Madison declares snow emergency through 7 a.m. Wednesday – State Journal
City of Madison declares snow emergency – Channel3000.com
Madison leaders stress 2020 Census participation, open Census Bureau jobs – Cap Times
Snow Emergency Nights of Feb 18 and 19 – Alder Patrick Heck
Snow Emergency Declared! – Alder Tag Evers
Madison Snow Emergency Declared – Alder Mike Verveer
Voting in the Spring Primary – City of Madison
Large Item Collection Delayed Today – City of Madison
Madison Declares Snow Emergency – City of Madison
Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan tries to find equity in jobs, housing – Badger Herald
Wisconsin racial disparities persist, city, local activists work to alleviate gaps in Madison – Badger Herald
Report names Madison as city with high potential to become technology hub for the country – Badger Herald

Mo’ Meetings

5:52 pm – Meeting: Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 010 Madison, WI 53703

Dane County

Experts discuss Dane County affordable housing crisis, possible solutions – Badger Herald
New app connects Dane County residents with police – Badger Herald
Addressing Mental Health in Dane County – WORT 89.9 FM
Alliant Energy Center redevelopment committee eyes downsized expansion to control costs – Cap Times
Dane County Sheriff’s Office launches new app – Channel3000.com
Dane County debuting new, first in state, security upgrades – WMTV
‘We are kind of under a microscope,’ Dane Co. upgrades voting security ahead of big election season – Channel3000.com

Madison Area Schools K-12

Higher Ed

UW–Madison shares support for the Hmong community – UW Campus News
Wisconsin ACT scores reveal glaring disparities, DPI, UW work to address – Badger Herald
City of Madison, UW worked together on accurate count of student population for 2020 Census – Badger Herald

And more…

Wisconsin Assembly passes bipartisan water quality bills – Channel3000.com

Monday, February 17th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Scott Lehmann on Fitchburg City Council Race – WORT 89.9 FM
Ten Things for Voters to Know on Election Day – City of Madison Clerk
Voting in the spring primary: What you need to know – WKOW

City of Madison

Madison transportation board selects preferred Bus Rapid Transit routes – WKOW
Citywide Plowing Tonight, No Snow Emergency Declared – City of Madison
Community Leaders Launch Push for a Complete Census Count – Mayor’s Office
As the snow falls – Alder Sheri Carter
City Meeting Schedule: Week of February 17, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter
Public Safety Forum & Spring Primary Election – D15 Update 2/17/20 – Alder Grant Foster
City of Madison Mayor’s Schedule Week of 2/17/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Madison gears up for bike path improvements to increase connectivity, safety citywide – State Journal
The polar vortex can’t stop us! – Bike Madison

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting: Public Safety Review Committee Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 204 Madison, WI 53703

Dane County

Dane County leaders push for 2020 Census participation – WKOW
What’s the Word: Circus – WORT 89.9 FM
Sheriff’s Office Launches New App – Dane County Sheriff
County Committees hear results of report on Identifying new opportunities for jail deflection and diversion programs – Dane County Board
Psychiatric hospital in Middleton delayed again, now to be open early next year – State Journal

Madison Area Schools

Madison School District sees bump in teacher resignations – State Journal
‘Explicit, structured phonics’ a focus of Madison Schools’ new literacy curriculum recommendation – Cap Times

And more…

Week of February 17, 2020 (extended podcast, unedited version) – Forwardlookout.com
After a wait, state delivering $1 million for homeless shelters over two years – State Journal
Noise concerns top list of more than 6,400 comments on F-35 study; Air Force to release final version this month – State Journal
Statement in Opposition to F-35 Jets: United Faculty Academic Staff (AFT 223 Union) at UW Madison – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Media Coverage of F-35 Jets, PFAS, Truax & You [educational forum] – Safe Skies Clean Waters

Sunday, February 16th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

What to bring with you to the polls for the Spring Primary – WMTV
Madison School Board Primary Election Guide – Forwardlookout.com
Editorial: How to familiarize yourself with Wisconsin Spring Primary candidates – Channel3000.com
Candidate Q&A: Marshall School Board – State Journal

City of Madison

Updates February 16, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
Pinney Library temporarily closes to prepare for big move – Channel3000.com
D6 Items of Interest Week of February 17, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel

Dane County

Second denial of County Board Open Records Request – Forwardlookout.com
Who is the County Board thinking about giving a raise to now? – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools K-12

MTI director Doug Keillor to step down this summer – State Journal

Higher Ed

After delay, UW officials hope to open “nick” recreation center by fall semester – Cap Times

Saturday, February 15th

City of Madison Mo’ Meetings There was some serious sort of mix up this week with the clerk’s schedule . . . .

11:51 – Cancelled Meeting Meeting: Downtown Coordinating Committee Cancelled Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703
11:56 – Meeting: Complete Count Committee Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 4:00 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53703
12:12 – Meeting: Task Force on Municipal Golf in Madison Parks Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm Location: Goodman Maintenance Facility 1402 Wingra Creek Pkwy Madison, WI 53715
12:15 – Meeting: Downtown Coordinating Committee Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703
12:15 – Meeting: Economic Development Committee Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703

Dane County

This weekend marks the last elephant circus performance in Dane County – WMTV

Madison Area Schools

Madison School District looks to revise how it teaches children to read – State Journal
Report: Summer school enrollment increased in 2019 despite fewer ‘invited students’ participating – Cap Times
Executive director of Madison teacher’s union announces retirement – WKOW
Madison teacher’s union executive director announces retirement – Channel3000.com

And more…

Madison’s Hmong community seeking answers to questions about deportation threat – Cap Times

Friday, February 14th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Gomez Schmidt outpaces School Board Seat 6 challengers in fundraising ahead of primary – Cap Times

City of Madison

City of Madison Week Ahead – 2/17/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Updates and Week of Feb. 17 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Meetings in Review – Alder Zachary Henak
Watershed PIMs – Engineers to Share Data Collected – Alder Keith Furman
Madison Community Development Authority board votes to hire armed security guards – Cap Times
Sherman Village Park Basketball Court Meeting Next Week – Alder Rebecca Kemble
Ride the Drive 2020 Announced – City of Madison Parks
Closer to Possible Flooding Solutions: Engineers to Share Data Collected – City of Madison Engineering
Register to Vote at the Polls on Tuesday – City of Madison Clerk’s Office

Dane County

Zor Shrine Circus brings elephants to Dane County for the final time – Channel3000.com
Dane County Week Ahead – 2/17/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Village of Oregon appoints acting police chief – Channel3000.com
Dane County resident with new coronavirus may stay in isolation for a while – State Journal

Madison Area Schools

Madison Area Schools Week Ahead – 2/27/20 – Forwardlookout.com
MMSD staff bathroom use becomes an issue after complaint regarding transgender staff member at Allis – Cap Times

And more…

Black News Channel Makes Historic Launch of Nationwide African-American News Network – Madison 365
Future of Mendota Mental Health expansion uncertain, awaits final approval from lawmakers – Cap Times

Thursday, February 13th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Randy Udell on Race for Fitchburg City Council – WORT 89.9 FM
School Board candidate Pearson hopes district can add all-day 4K – Cap Times
Changing the narrative – Isthmus

City of Madison

Committee Recommends Oversight for Surveillance Technology – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison absentee voting surpassing record-breaking 2019 spring primary – Cap Times
Madison may bring back armed security to much of its public housing – State Journal
Madison parks board recommends allowing leashed dogs at more city parks – Cap Times
CDA: Armed Guards in Public Housing on Agenda Tonight – Forwardlookout.com
Austin Carl’s Canopy Nightclub Still Not Ready For Prime Time – Caffeinated Politics
Marquette Neighborhood residents remain dubious of prospective nightclub owner’s plans – Cap Times
Cart blank – Isthmus

Dane County

County moves forward on 2 land conservation projects – Waunakee Tribune
Zor Shrine Circus to present last Dane County performances with elephants – State Journal
County Executive responds to Trump deportation plans – Channel3000.com
Think Spring with Plant Dane! Order Native Plants or Attend a Rain Garden Workshop – Dane County
County Moves Forward on Two Significant Land Conservation Projects – Dane County
Her $35 parking ticket was dismissed. Now the Village of Shorewood Hills is paying $170 an hour to get her to pay up. – Madison 365

And more…

Opposition of F-35 fighter jets in Madison leads public forum – Daily Cardinal
Oppose the Jets! An Open Letter to the City of Madison, County of Dane Officials – Safe Skies Clean Water
WI Chapter of National Association of Social Workers takes a stand against F-35’s – Safe Skies Clean Water
Elections Commission Cancels Plan To Send Two Ballots To Absentee Voters – Wisconsin Public Radio
Hmong and Lao Residents in Wisconsin Face Possible Deportation – WORT 89.9 FM
Cold weather night declared for Dane County shelters – Channel3000.com

Wednesday, February 12th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Marc Jones on Race for Fitchburg City Council – WORT 89.9 FM
UW freshman launches campaign for common council – Badger Herald
Wisconsin Early Voting For The Local Primaries Ends Friday! – Blogging Blue
School Board candidate Gomez Schmidt wants to put ‘experience to work’ – Cap Times

City of Madison

Office Hours Tomorrow Reminder and Stormwater Oridnance Changes Scheduled Correction – Alder Keith Furman
Public Market Design Presentation – Alder Syed Abbas
Downtown residents argue against pool in Langdon Street apartments – Cap Times
Summit Credit Union Meeting is Cancelled – Alder Lindsay Lemmer

Madison Area Schools K-12

Jefferson Middle School Parents Gather Amid Tumultuous Year – Madison 365

Higher Ed

With major capital projects planned, Wisconsin Badgers’ 2020-21 athletics budget request passes $186 million – State Journal
Edgewood College earns ‘Top Ten’ Military Friendly School designation – Channel3000.com
Political activity on campus: Guidelines for the 2020 campaign – UW Campus News

Dane County

Joint Finance approves $6.4 million for Dane County youth detention, votes down Lincoln Hills replacement funds – Channel3000.com
Video: Warning, think before you eat Lake Monona and Starkweather Creek Fish – Forwardlookout.com

And More…

New project working to bring more stories about black history to Madison – Channel3000.com
Wisconsin Elections Commission decides not to require two ballots for absentee primary voters – Channel3000.com
A plan to deport Hmong people to Laos is devastating local communities and groups – WKOW
Eastmorland Neighborhood Association concerned with F-35 bed-down – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Elections Commission delays enforcement of absentee voter law to prevent election ‘chaos’ – State Journal
Wisconsin Elections Commission votes not to send 2 ballots – AP
Wisconsin Elections Commission votes not to send 2 ballots – Channel3000.com
‘It would be devastating’: Hmong community reacts to deportation talks that put thousands at risk for deportation – Channel3000.com
Two Madison TV stations could be back up to full strength within a month – State Journal
Sorting Out Double Ballots For Wisconsin Absentee Voters – Wisconsin Public Radio
Efforts Continue for Anti-F-35 group – WORT 89.9 FM
Video: F-35s, PFAS, Truax and You – A Forum – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Half-baked Chamber of Commerce switches course on brownie order because of F-35 disagreement – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Noise Maps and Info – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Wisconsin absentee voters to receive 2 spring ballots – AP
Madison College hosting free dental clinics for kids – Channel3000.com

Tuesday, February 11th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Wisconsin absentee voters to receive 2 spring ballots – Channel3000.com
School Board candidate Ball wants to ‘get out of the way of people doing their work’ to help close opportunity gap – Cap Times
Spring election cycle presents opportunity, challenges for local leadership turnover – Badger Herald

City of Madison

Updated Airbnb ordinance seeks to better regulate operation in Madison – Daily Cardinal
Landowner Appeals Plan Commission’s “No” To Amazon Distribution Center – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison park board to vote Wednesday on allowing leashed dogs in city parks – State Journal
Edgewood High School dismisses lawsuit against city of Madison – Channel3000.com
Madison #Team City Recognition Ceremony #1 – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
Absentee Ballots Available for Hospitalized Voters – City of Madison Clerk
City of Madison Finance Committee Recap – 2/10/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Edgewood High School drops lawsuit against Madison, plans to apply for field lights – State Journal
Madison to look at encouraging electric vehicle charging stations – State Journal

Mo’ Meetings

11:54 -Meeting: Women’s Initiatives Committee Date: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at 11:30 am Location: Madison Municipal Bldg 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53703
11:53 -Meeting: Equal Opportunities Commission Date: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm Location: Madison Municipal Bldg 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53703

Project Updates

Cottage Grove Rd (I39 to Sprecher Rd)

Dane County

Expansion of North Mendota Trail set to begin – Sun Prairie Star
Dane County uncertain about juvenile detention plans after state stalls on funding – Cap Times
Analiese Eicher: Wisconsin’s Youngest County Board Chair – Dane County

Madison Area Schools K-12

Middleton High educator’s future to be decided after racially segregated testing – WKOW
Madison schools expect enrollment drop while Middleton, Sun Prairie and Verona project increases – Channel3000.com
Projected enrollment drop means staffing cuts coming in Madison School District – Cap Times
Madison School Board plans for 2 budgets in anticipation of operating referendum – State Journal

Higher Ed

UW-Madison cuts ties with local Sigma Chi fraternity chapter – Channel3000.com
UW staff express confusion, concern over job titles, salary update process – Cap Times
Board of Regents member Gerald Whitburn resigns, Evers to appoint replacement – Badger Herald

And more …

Assembly passes punishments for disrupting campus speeches – WKOW
Assembly passes punishments for disrupting campus speeches – Channel3000.com
Lack of Trust Impacts Retention Rates of Black Teachers in Wisconsin: Report – Madison 365
Video: F-35s, PFAS, Truax and You – A forum – Forwardlookout.com
Assembly to OK punishments for disrupting campus speeches – AP
After decrease in opioid overdoses in Madison, UW, city takes steps to sustain downward trend – Badger Herald
Week of Feb. 10, 2020 – Forwardlookout.com podcast

Monday, February 10th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Candidate Q&A: 3 candidates compete for open Madison School Board seat – State Journal

City of Madison

District 7 Updates – Alder Donna Moreland
City Walks Back Regulations on Short-term Rentals – WORT 89.9 FM
Edgewood High School dismisses lawsuit against City of Madison – WKOW
Initiative aims to narrow the digital divide in low income housing – WKOW
City of Madison snow emergency continuing into Tuesday Morning – Badger Herald
Snow Emergency Parking Rules Continue Tonight – Alder Mike Verveer
Snow and Parking – Alder Sheri Carter
Editorial: Appreciating the Madison City Clerk’s commitment to equal opportunity for all – Channel3000.com
Madison looks to update ordinance governing Airbnb, other tourist rooming hotel operations – Cap Times
PFAS in Fish, Dogs in Parks – D15 Update 2/10/20 – Alder Grant Foster
Madison snow emergency continues overnight – WKOW
City Meeting Schedule: Week of February 10, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney
City of Madison Mayor’s Schedule Week of 2/10/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Snow Emergency Continues Tonight – City of Madison Streets Department
George is back for more money…Judge Doyle Square money pit continues – Forwardlookout.com
First look at where our City of Madison wheel tax is going – Forwardlookout.com
Monday Update: Winter Bike Day, Andersen St, Transpo Commission – Madison Bikes
Election Accessibility – City of Madison Clerk

Mo’ Meetings

11:36 am – Meeting: Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee (Parks) Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at 4:30 pm Location: Goodman Maintenance Facility 1402 Wingra Creek Pkwy Madison, WI 53715
1:20pm -Meeting: Metropolitan Unified Fiber Network Consortium, Unincorporated Association Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm Location: WiscNet 605 Science Dr Madison, WI 53711

Madison Area Schools K-12

Cap Times Talk: Madison School Board candidate forum 2020 – Cap Times
Madison Students Look to Launch All-City BSU – Madison 365

Higher Ed

UW-Madison cuts ties with Sigma Chi fraternity – WKOW
Sigma Chi inactive after alcohol related suspension – Badger Herald
Cost overruns for UW-Madison construction projects draw attention from lawmaker – Cap Times
UW-Madison cuts ties with Sigma Chi fraternity, declares chapter ‘inactive’ – State Journal

And more…

Election Interview: Supreme Court Candidate Jill Karofsky – Wisconsin Pbulic Radio
Election Interview: Supreme Court Candidate Daniel Kelly – Wisconsin Public Radio
PFAS bills face opposition from industry groups, short timeline before session adjournment – State Journal

Sunday, February 9th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Candidate Q&A: Middleton mayor primary – State Journal
Candidate Q&A: Fitchburg City Council, District 4, Seat 8 – State Journal

City of Madison

Tonight’s Snow Emergency is NOT Cancelled – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
Updates February 9, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
Snow Emergency Declared – Alder Tag Evers
URGENT: Monday, february 10th (tomorrow), Plan Commission Meeting re: Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan – Alder Syed Abbas
Snow Emergency Nights of Feb. 9 and 10 – Alder Patrick Heck
Madison Snow Emergency Declared – Alder Mike Verveer
Snow Emergency: City Plans to tow . . . – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Declares Snow Emergency – City of Madison
D6 Items of Interest Week of February 10, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel

Dane County

115th Fighter Wing to conduct evening training flights Monday through Thursday – Channel3000.com
F-16s will be flying during evening hours this week – Forwardlookout.com

And more…

F-16 training flights during nighttime hours Monday through Thursday – WMTV
Panel hears concerns on PFAS, F-35 jets – WMTV
Coalition holds panel discussion on F-35 jets in Madison – WKOW
Organization hosts forum opposing F-35 Jets – Channel3000.com

Saturday, February 8th

City of Madison

Updates and Week of Feb 10 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
International Festival 2020 set to celebrate Madison’s cultural heritage – Channel3000.com

Dane County

Dane County Board Week Ahead – 2/10/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools K-12

Madison Area Schools Week Ahead 2/10/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Students Look to Launch All-City Black Student Union – Madison Commons

Higher Ed

A new revenue source for UW campuses: Putting company names on buildings – State Journal

And more…

MUM’s Linda Ketcham says listening, avoiding ‘white fragility’ important for nonprofit work – State Journal

Friday, February 7th

City of Madison

Madison Police Dept. clears its officers in deadly officer-involved shooting – WMTV
Madison City Week Ahead 2/10/20 – Forwardlookout.com
New bus signals allow buses to run red lights to get to destinations faster – Channel3000.com
Madison adds queue jumps to gives buses a head start – WKOW
Madison police officers involved in fatal October shooting cleared by internal investigation – State Journal
Metro Transit seeks public hearing for service changes impacting many routes – State Journal
Public Input Meeting 2 – Spring Harbor Watershed Study – Alder Keith Furman’s Blog
East Police District public safety forum – Alder Lindsay Lemmer’s Blog
MPD finds officers involved in deadly shooting followed department’s use of force procedures – Channel3000.com
Madison officers cleared in fatal shooting of armed man – WKOW
Absentee voters reminded to mail back absentee ballots by Election Day – Channel3000.com

Dane County

In Westport, trail and road projects planned – Waunakee Tribune
Airport Being Proactive in Regards to Coronavirus, Flu, and Other Respiratory Viruses – Dane County
Recap: So, who got elected to Dane County Board leadership positions? – Forwardlookout.com
County Board Recognizes Black History Month – Dane County
Dane County Board Recognizes Black History Month – Madison 365

Madison Area Schools Higher Ed

UW regents approve tuition hikes for nonresidents, grads – AP
Regents OK $32.6 million in UW-Madison construction overruns – Channel3000.com
UW Regents sign off on cost overruns for 2 UW-Madison building projects – State Journal

Thursday, February 6th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Newspaper to host candidate forums in Deerfield, Cambridge – Cambridge News & Deerfield Independent
Wayne Strong on Running for Madison School Board – WORT 89.9 FM
Check to see if the state Elections Commission thinks you may have moved – State Journal
Absentee Voters Reminded to Mail Back Absentees in Time to be Counted – City of Madison

City of Madison

City Council approves ordinance to limit plastic straw usage in restaurants – The Daily Cardinal.
Madison Thinning Deer Population – WORT 89.9 FM
Person with Coronavirus Confirmed in Dane County – Alder Samba Baldeh’s Blog
Land owner appeals Plan Commission denial that complicates Amazon.com project – State Journal
Union Updates from Willy Street Co-op Workers – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison Being Contacted By ‘Police Organization’ Asking For Money, Is A GOP Front Operation – Caffeinated Politics
F-35: easements could lock homeowners out of noise reduction programs – Stae Journal
Extra Traffic Enforcement in February – City of Madison Police Department
“Got Water?” project announces 2020 hydration station schools! – City of Madison
The laureate next door – Isthmus

Project Updates

Pinney Neighborhood Library

Dane County

Expansion of North Mendota Trail set to begin – Waunakee Tribune
What are Dane County’s Plans for Redistricting? – Forwardlookout.com
Still waiting for open records request regarding County Board Budget – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools K-12

Interim Jefferson Middle School principal assures school concerns will be addressed – State Journal
Thomas Jefferson Middle School interim principal meets parents, addresses concerns – Channel3000.com

Higher Ed

UW Officials Probing Claim of Racial Epithet Against Kobe King – Madison 365
Finalist for vice provost of enrollment management to speak Feb. 12 – UW Campus News
With new program, Edgewood offers second chances to transfer Ph.D. students – Cap Times

And more . . .

PFAS Bills Draw Mixed Reviews In Assembly Committee Hearing – Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DNR seeks inventory of PFAS firefighting foam – State Journal
DNR asks fire departments statewide to report use of firefighting foam containing PFAS – Channel3000.com
Group says stance on F-35s draws not-so-sweet retaliation from Madison Chamber of Commerce – State Journal
Half-baked – Isthmus
Drop in UW water use attributed to ‘cumulative effect’ of transition to efficient fixtures – Cap Times

Wednesday, February 5th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Savion Castro on Work Left to Do with School Board – WORT 89.9 FM
Vote early on campus next week in the spring primary – UW Campus News
Madison School Board candidates make their pitch at first forum – Cap Times

City of Madison

Spring Harbor Watershed Public Information Meeting – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
Sharpshooters in Cherokee Marsh tomorrow – Alder Rebecca Kemble’s Blog
Madison installs ‘queue jump’ signals for buses, a first step for Bus Rapid Transit – State Journal
New ordinance would allow dogs in public parks – Channel3000.com
MG&E wants “up to” $45M but can’t tell the Madison City Council why – Forwardlookout.com
Madison City Council denies applications for Silk Exotic strip club – Cap Times
Madison City Council moves to prevent ‘involuntary’ use of plastic straws in restaurants – Cap Times

Mo’ Meetings

8:56 am – Meeting: Affirmative Action Commission Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703

Dane County

UW Health: Coronavirus is unlikely to spread from first confirmed patient – WKOW
“Parisi: Construction of Much Anticipated North Mendota Trail Expansion is Set to Begin” – Dane County
Dane County’s Youth Governance Program accepting applications – Channel3000.com
Dane County’s Youth Governance Program Now Accepting Applications – Madison 365
Dane County’s Youth Governance Program Now Accepting Applications – Dane County

Madison Area Schools K-12

No Accountability? No Improvement – Systems Change Consulting

Higher Ed

Water supply tunnel floods engineering buildings at UW-Madison – WKOW

And more . . .

Restrictions on PFAS in firefighting foams signed into law – State Journal
Amazon, Microsoft support business tax to address housing – AP Seattle
Dane County executive, Madison mayor hold press conference to address first confirmed case of coronavirus in Wisconsin – Channel3000.com
Person with Coronavirus Confirmed in Dane County – City of Madison – Public Health Madison and Dane County

Tuesday, February 4th

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Candidates in Madison School Board race up for primary weigh in on top issues – State Journal
100 Black Men of Madison School Board Candidate Forum – Madison 365

City of Madison

City Council approves ordinance limiting plastic straw handouts at Madison restaurants – State Journal
Common council denies Silk Exotic’s liquor license request for Visions location – Channel3000.com
Common Council passes resolution honoring former Madison Police Chief – Daily Cardinal <—- WRONG (it was “placed on file” meaning it was never considered or voted on)
Committee Recommends Restricting Robots – WORT 89.9 FM
City Engineers Propose Storm Water Changes – WORT 89.9 FM
What will the Madison City Council talk about tonight? (Updated) – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Arts Commission Annual Arts Grants Opportunity 2020-2021 – City of Madison Planning
Marquette Neighborhood Association Letter to Sen. Baldwin – Safe Skies Clean Waters Coalition
February Office Hours, Early Voting, Madison Digital Inclusion Summit, Stormwater Ordinance Changes, Report Snow Removal Issues and Bus Rapid Transit Public Meeting – Alder Keith Furman’s Blog
Public Test Of Election Equipment – Alder Zachary Henak’s Blog
Letting the dogs in – Isthmus
City officials invite public to observe election equipment test – Channel3000.com
MG&E projects that require $65M are . . . – Forwardlookout.com
UW, Madison Water Utility work to address tensions from PFAS – Badger Herald
Employee survey reveals harassment issues in city workplaces – Badger Herald
Public Test of Election Equipment – City of Madison
Madison transportation staff recommend Bus Rapid Transit routes – State Journal
City Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Delivery Robots Operation, UW Starship Robots Exception – Badger Herald

Dane County

Madison Area Schools K-12

Madison School District suspensions still disproportionately given to black students, those with disabilities – Cap Times
As suspensions rise, Madison School Board unhappy with racial disparities – State Journal

Higher Ed

UW-Madison names 2020 Best Value College – UW Campus News
UW unable to release redacted reports for sexual harassment cases – Badger Herald

And more . . .

White Wisconsin lawmaker drops Black History Month proposal – WKOW
Week of February 3 – Forwardlookout.com

Monday, February 3rd

Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)

Future City Council member endorses UW-Madison student for County Board – Daily Cardinal

City of Madison

Retired Madison Police Chief rejects City council resolution in his honor – Daily Cardinal
Westgate and Madison Yards Presentations – Alder Keith Furman’s Blog
Madison board recommends limiting food delivery robots to UW campus – State Journal
Opening of parking garage, bike center at Judge Doyle Square pushed back to June – State Journal
Absentee voting in Madison starts Monday – State Journal
A Busker on Trial – WORT 89.9 FM
Monday Update: Commission meetings and a fat bike race – Madison Bikes
City Asks for Public Feedback on New Stormwater Guidelines – City of Madison
Westgate-Meetings Last Week – Alder Zachary Henak’s Blog
Municipal Golf – Alder Zachary Henak’s Blog
Please sign up for emails @ my.cityofmadison.com – Alder Zachary Henak’s Blog
Routine resolution honoring former Madison police chief sparks pushback – State Journal
City Meeting Schedule: Week of February 3, 2020 – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney
City of Madison Mayor’s Schedule Week of 1/27/20 – Forwardlookout.com
BRT, PFAS, Pinney – D15 Update 2/2/20 – Alder Grant Foster’s Blog
DELAYED: When is the Judge Doyle Square Parking Garage going to open? – Forwardlookout.com
Catching Up: Downtown Rastafarian church up in smoke – State Journal

Project Updates

Judge Doyle Garage

Mo’ or Cancelled Meetings

1:19 – Meeting: Sister City Collaboration Committee Cancelled Date: Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at 5:30 pm Location: City-County Bldg 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 108 Madison, WI 53703
1:12 – Meeting: Public Market Development Committee Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 5:00 pm Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 204 Madison, WI 53703
4:19 – Meeting: Madison-Area Out-of-School Time (MOST) Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 11:00 am Location: Urban League of Greater Madison 2222 S Park St #200 Room 227 Madison, WI 53713

Dane County