Budget Engagement Event-North

media release: Attention all Northsiders! 

The City is facing a significant budget shortfall that will impact services. What City services do you value the most? What is your vision for the future of Madison? I invite you to join me, Charles Myadze (District 18), and Amani Latimer Burris (District 12) and Marsha Rummel (District 6) for an in-person opportunity to discuss the budget, learn more about the services the City provides, and share your thoughts with elected officials.

At this event you will:

1. Learn about the challenges facing the City budget, how we got here, and what we can do about it

1. Find out more about where your tax dollars go and the services the City provides

1. Participate in discussions with your neighbors and alders, share your thoughts, and provide written feedback about City services, your vision for Madison, and what you would like the alders to consider as they evaluate their options for the 2025 budget.

Registration Information

Please register at the following Eventbrite link: https://www.cityofmadison.com/budgetengagement-northside

After you register, we will send you information about the agenda for the evening, videos and resources on the City budget, and ways you can reach us before and after the event. Registration is strongly encouraged. 

If you have questions about the event, contact the Office of the Common Council by email at council@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 266-4071.

If you have feedback or questions about the budget before or after the event, please email citybudget@cityofmadison.com.

To learn more about the 2025 City budget outlook, visit www.cityofmadison.com/finance/budget/2025/outlook.

A mix of consecutive interpretation and simultaneous interpretation will be provided for non-English speaking people. Interpretation will be provided in the following languages, Hmong, Spanish and Chinese.

If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this event, please contact the Office of the Common Council by email Council@cityofmadison.com or by phone (608) 266-4071 at least three business days prior to the meeting.

Para residentes de habla español, favor de Communiqués con Enoch Melgarejo, por correo electronic para obtener mas informacion o ayuda con el registro, EMelgarejo@cityofmadison.com.

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The complete schedule:

Eastside Budget Engagement Event: Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 PM @ Kennedy Elementary

Westside Budget Engagement Event: Thursday, May 16, 6 PM @ Memorial High School

Southside/Near Westside Budget Engagement Event: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 p.m., Goodman South Library (in person)

Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus) Budget Engagement Event: Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m., MMB 215 (hybrid-virtual participation available)

Northside Budget Engagement Event: Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m., Black Hawk Middle School, 1402 Wyoming Way (in person)

If you have questions about the event, contact the Office of the Common Council by email at council@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 266-4071.

To learn more about the 2025 City budget outlook, please visit www.cityofmadison.com/finance/budget/2025/outlook.