The City faces a significant budget shortfall this year that will impact services across all agencies. What City services do you value the most? What is your vision for Madison’s future?
The Office of the City Council, in partnership with Council Leadership, Staff and the Mayor’s office have coordinated community outreach events across the city to discuss the 2025 Operating budget, a crucial issue that affects us all. Your voice and input are invaluable in shaping the future of our city.
Budget Engagement Event: Westside (Westside Community Connections), Thursday May 16, 6:00 pm
Date and Time
Thursday, May 16, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Format
In-person
Location
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
201 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53717
Registration
Advance registration is strongly encouraged.
Residents can register at the following link: www.cityofmadison.com/budgetengagement-westside.
Hosted by Madison Westside Alders
John W. Duncan (District 1), Nasra Wehelie (District 7), Nikki Conklin (District 9), John P. Guequierre (District 19), and Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Budget Engagement Event: Southside/Near Westside, Wednesday May 29, 5:30 pm
Date and Time
Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Format
In-person
Location
Goodman South Library
2222 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713
Registration
Advance registration is strongly encouraged.
Residents can register at the following link: www.cityofmadison.com/budgetengagement-southside.
Hosted by Madison Southside and Near Westside Alders
Regina Vidaver (District 5), Yanette Figueroa Cole (District 10), Tag Evers (District 13), and Isadore Knox Jr. (District 14)
Budget Engagement Event: Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus), Thursday May 30, 6:00 pm
Date and Time
Thursday, May 30, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Format
Hybrid – virtual participation available
Location
Madison Municipal Building
215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703, Conf Rm MMB 215
Registration
More information to come
Hosted by Madison Downtown, Campus, and Isthmus Alders
Juliana Bennett (District 2), Mike Verveer (District 4), Marsha Rummel (District 6), and MGR Govindarajan (District 8)
Budget Engagement Event: Northside, Wednesday June 5, 6:00 pm
Date and Time
Wednesday, June 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Format
In-person
Location
Black Hawk Middle School
1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704
Registration
More information to come
Hosted by Madison Northside Alders
Amani Latimer Burris (District 12), Charles Myadze (District 18), and Marsha Rummel (District 6)
Questions, Contact, and More Information
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.
