Madison mayoral race 2019
Is Madison in Wisconsin?
Are our cultural, political and economic differences with the rest of the state fueling an ever wider divide? Do we need to come up with a marketing strategy to rebrand Madison? Read more
Can anyone topple Soglin?
Five challengers say it’s time for new leadership in Madison — in other words, it’s time for Mayor Paul Soglin to go. But the city’s veteran mayor says his opponents overlook progress made during his last two terms and he’s “not done yet.” Read more
Time to end TIF?
Tax incremental financing was a slick idea and for the most part it’s worked out great in Madison. But there’s a downside. Read more
Sizing up the council
Some argue that the time demands of being a city alderperson make the current part-time structure impractical. Should there be fewer members who work full time and are paid more? Read more
Arts take center stage at mayoral forum
Five of Madison’s mayoral candidates met Wednesday night for a public forum on how the city can better support a vibrant arts scene. Read more