City of Madison Common Council

08/12/2026

Join Alder Will Ochowicz of District 2 for an in-person discussion about traffic safety in the downtown area. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 25, in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building, from 6 to 8 PM. Everyone who lives, works, or cares about downtown is invited to join!

Join Alder Will Ochowicz of District 2 for an in-person discussion about traffic safety in the downtown area. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 25, in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building, from 6 to 8 PM.

08/04/2026

Today is the last day to get your applications in to fill the district 1 alder vacancy! To learn more about the application process, please visit https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-07-20/applications-being-accepted-to-fill-alder-district-1-vacancy

08/04/2026

The Common Council meeting will take place this evening, Tuesday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a presentation by Council President Sabrina Madison on next steps regarding the Police Civilian Oversight Board and Office of the Independent Monitor. For full meeting details, including the council meeting agenda, and how to register to speak, visit https://www.cityofmadison.com/city-hall/committees/common-council/2026-08-04

07/31/2026

Granicus, our Legistar vendor, is reporting an intermittent issue with accessing documents on Legistar's website portal. This is affecting all Granicus customers. Read full news release here-> https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-07-31/intermittent-issue-with-legistar-insite-documents

07/29/2026

The City has released a Frequently Asked Questions page concerning the Officer-Involved Shooting that occurred on July 22, in which Corey Ruiz tragically lost his life. We understand that the community deserves answers, so please visit the following page to find the information you need. Additionally, you can reach out to your alder or all alders at [email protected]. This page addresses several important questions, including but not limited to the following:
- What’s the status of the investigation?
- What authority can suspend, demote, or terminate a Madison police officer?
- How is the City responding to the activities at Williamson Street/Baldwin Street?
To learn more, visit: https://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/priorities/community-faq

07/29/2026

Due to heightened security concerns, the August 4 Common Council and Common Council Executive Committee (CCEC) meetings will be held in virtual format to ensure the safety of community members, City staff, and elected officials. Learn more here-> https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-07-29/august-4-2026-common-council-and-ccec-meetings-in-virtual-format-only

07/29/2026

District 1 is located on the Westside of Madison. If you are passionate about your community and want to advance policies that enhance its well-being, we encourage you to apply for the position of Interim Alder for District 1. For more information on how to apply, please see the details below!

07/28/2026

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The first day of in-person absentee voting is Tuesday, July 28th! City of Madison voters can vote at any in-person absentee voting location in the city from July 28th through August 8th. City of Madison voters can also register to vote at any in-person absentee voting site through Friday, August 7th.

Find an in-person absentee voting site near you at: cityofmadison.com/clerk/elections-voting/voting/vote-absentee/in-person-absentee-voting-hours-and-locations

07/27/2026

https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-07-27/statement-from-common-council-president-sabrina-madison-on-amendments-to-the-office

07/23/2026

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 23, 2026Since learning there is a vigil tonight at 5 p.m., Council President Sabrina Madison has decided to postpone the Community Listening Session in order to attend. There will be an update when a new date and time is set.