2008 Election
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Most city and county meetings are cancelled on Tuesday for the election. In addition to the presidential election, Dane County voters will choose between Democratic incumbent Rep. Tammy Baldwin and her Republican challenger, Peter Theron. Two men, Jeremy Levin and Brad Wolbert, square off for the County Board in Dist. 10 on Madison's west side. The winner replaces Dave Worzala, who was appointed county treasurer earlier this year. And Madison voters will decide a referendum to raise an additional $13 million for schools.
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Downtown Plan Public Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5 p.m.
Overture Center
The city of Madison is updating its plan for downtown. Among the issues downtown residents have identified is the need for better public access to Lakes Mendota and Monona. At this meeting, the city will present initial ideas for improving access. Participants will also have the chance to offer ideas on living, working and playing downtown.
Housing Committee
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5 p.m.
Room 300, Madison Municipal Building
The committee considers Ald. Brenda Konkel's controversial proposal to require the city to give the homeless 72-hours notice before removing their personal possessions from public parks. The city would also have to store the property for 90 days, before disposing of it.
Community Development Block Grant Commission
Thursday, Nov. 6, 5 p.m.
Room 300, Madison Municipal Building
The CDBG takes its crack at Konkel's proposal. The commission also considers awarding $124,000 to Community Coordinated Child Care, so the group can rebuild its headquarters on Odana Court. The building was destroyed by a fire earlier this year.
Dane County Board
Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
Room 201, City-County Building
The board considers spending more than $2 million to buy 211 acres in the towns of Springfield and Dane. The county wants to restore the wetlands, to help protect Sixmile Creek, a major tributary to Lake Mendota.