Podcasts about Common Council

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

Madison's Common Council is composed of 20 part-time alders. But should it be? Recently, the conversation over the size and makeup of our city council has been revived and residents have varying thoughts on the matter. Today, executive producer Hayley Sperling digs into the arguments for and against a smaller council with City Cast Madison producer Jade Iseri-Ramos. Plus, we hear what you have to say about the idea!

The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses & visitors by thoroughly & conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, & making recommendations to the Common Council.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

Council Member Joe Golombek 2-8 joins the show to talk Snow Removal and Water Main Breaks.

Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin political analyst, first Native person ever elected to Madison Wisconsin's Common Council and was elected Vice President in 2020 by her peers. Arvina is an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, is Stockbridge-Munsee, and has worked with Native communities throughout her entire career. Wendy Pilot Scared Animal segment.

Federal funding may help fill a gap in the financing plan for Green Bay's new fire station and administration headquarters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses & visitors by thoroughly & conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, & making recommendations to the Common Council.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

Today is the deadline for candidate filings in the state of Wisconsin. To break down the races in this busy election year, host Dana Pellebon speaks with three powerhouse local journalists, Christina Lieffring, Enjoyiana Nururdin, and Faye Parks.  There was a general sense of surprise and excitement at the number of contested races. Nururdin says that she's noticed more people wanting to be active at the local level, including with the school board and Dane County Board. And Parks has noticed people getting engaged on topics like housing, school referendums, and other issues that affect their daily lives. Lieffring says that when things are going well, people tend to ignore local government, but things aren't going well right now.  Change is on the horizon in the city of Madison as a number of Common Council seats are up for grabs as the city adjusts to its new staggered terms. And in Dane County there are more unopposed races. Nururdin wants to see more debate and constituent feedback about Dane County Board positions, but this is challenging because newsrooms struggle to devote a lot of time and energy to smaller races, says Lieffring. The Governor's race may be the hottest line on the ballot with a large primary field of Democratic candidates but only two Republican contenders. Nururdin says that people want to see candidates who are active in the community, not just at press opportunities. And Lieffring wants to see the candidates go beyond political slogans.  Christina Lieffring is Tone Madison's Managing Editor, a free-wheelin' freelancer, and lifelong Midwesterner. Enjoyiana Nururdin is a Madisonian and the local government reporter at the Cap Times Newspaper where she covers the ins and outs of City Hall and politics in Dane County. A graduate of UW-Madison’s School of Journalism and Columbia University in New York, Enjoyiana brings experience covering homelessness, government transparency and uplifting community voices in her work. Faye Parks is the Producer of WORT’s 6pm Local News. Featured image of a person voting via Pexels. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Local Journalists Weigh-In on Upcoming 2026 Elections appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

Delaware District Councilman Joel Feroleto after being elected President of the Buffalo Common Council full 405 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000 JeCpjhrCIpSvGNG4foj0ReWRLZGgIios buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council,joel feroleto WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council,joel feroleto Delaware District Councilman Joel Feroleto after being elected President of the Buffalo Common Council Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

Buffalo's Common Council will discuss reallocating money for a memorial honoring the victims of the 5/14 shooting. Councilmember Leah Halton-Pope tells us more.

At the Albany Common Council's meeting on December 15, a public hearing took place on a proposed new transfer station and landfill. The old location will be full by 2027 so the need for a new site is urgent. However the proposal has met some opposition from environmental groups and from the current residents of the property the city wants to use. Here are some excerpts from the hearing.

The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses & visitors by thoroughly & conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, & making recommendations to the Common Council.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

We lead-off with Milwaukee Area Labor Council President Pam Fendt to discuss a successful organizing campaign by union workers at the City of Milwaukee to win a Common Council vote to override the Mayor's budget vetoes, including his effort to scale backe to pay increases for city employees who live in Milwaukee. We connect this worker-led union effort to the possibility of the 2026 state elections leading to a Democratic trifecta which could set the stage to overturn Act 10 and other anti-worker policies in Wisconsin. Will a new Democratic majority be ready to raise the additional revenue to make up for all the lost ground caused by Scott Walker's union busting? We update the co-sponsor count for the Utility Rate Cap bill, bringing the total of sponsors to 19. We encourage our listeners to contact your state Senators and Representatives next week before the December 5th co-sponsorship deadline. Robert updates us on the latest indications of an AI data center superpowered stock market bubble that could generate another financial meltdown, and leave Wisconsinites deal with abandoned data centers and unneeded methane gas plants. Citizen Action is an early supporter of Clean Wisconsin's petition to pause AI Data Centers until a comprehensive plan to deal with climate emissions, water, and energy costs for consumers is developed. We discuss why this is so important, especially considering the potential for a historic AI data center bubble bursting and leaving us holding the bag. Robert helps us better understand the policy question embroiling federal politics: Is Trump really trying to extend ACA subsidies as he announced this week? And will WisconsinEye halt its unique coverage of state politics on December 15th without more funds, further reducing the transparency and accountability of state government.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses & visitors by thoroughly & conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, & making recommendations to the Common Council.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 11, 2025:We explain why Verona city leaders decided to cut ties with a third-party surveillance contractor,Get the details on a bill that would put a cap on Wisconsinites' utility rates,Hear what climate advocates have to say about Alliant Energy's new rate case settlement,Unscramble the recent chaos around SNAP benefits,Indulge in a Tex-Mex feast,Describe what it takes to treat eye injuries in birds,And much more.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

Albany's cabaret license law was enacted in 2012 to limit bars and other venues holding live performances. Business owners, DJ's and music fans have complained ever since about the comlicated and vague rules which can take a great deal of time and be difficult to navigate. On November 3, the Albany Common Council took up a proposed revision to the law. We will hear excepts from the meeting, beginning with public comment from Marlon Anderson and followed by the Council's debate.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 29, 2025:We get the details on two much-debated items that earned unanimous approval in last night's Common Council meeting,Discuss the road to 2026 with WisDems Chair Devin Remiker,Learn how UW-Madison researchers are partnering with local farmers,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1969,And much more.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

10-21 Buffalo Common Council - Finance Committee meeting full 7786 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 hNqglU6cGeIQxkqSdJ26VkUcQFfa61ya buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council 10-21 Buffalo Common Council - Finance Committee meeting Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.c

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

On this week's 365 Amplified, Omar and Rob talk through a tense Common Council session on a new men's homeless shelter that ended in confrontations between alders and protesters. Then, we go over a change at the University of Wisconsin, where the Office of Human Resources has eliminated its Equity, Inclusion and Employee Wellbeing Department, and what that might mean for the university's faculty and staff. Then, new Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne joins the show to discuss her vision for the college, how it fits into the fabric of the community, and how it can empower more students. And she notes two things about Madison that surprised her -- the second of which you will never guess. Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions:

The purpose of this session is to provide a full briefing to members of the Common Council on issues related to the planned new shelter designed to serve unhoused men – from its history to current status and key issues that lie ahead.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

The Albany Common Council had their regular twice monthly meeting on September 4. They tackled accessory dwelling units and a teen curfew. Moses Nagel reports.

Buffalo's Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon on the Common Council's discussions Tuesday on the D.J. Granville incident, Capital Bond movement, and the sale of city-owned parking ramps full 609 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0000 WJvi28ztV6wpHf1CH6hnWUvWVL6kgpgU buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council,buffalo police,chris scanlon,d.j. granville,david rivera,barbara miller-williams WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council,buffalo police,chris scanlon,d.j. granville,david rivera,barbara miller-williams Buffalo's Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon on the Common Council's discussions Tuesday on the D.J. Granville incident, Capital Bond movement, and the sale of city-owned parking ramps Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

On the show today, we hear from Kelly Clem, the daughter of longtime broadcaster and prominent figure in the Buffalo broadcasting scene, Art Wander, after his death at the age of 98. Also, we touch on a story out of North Tonawanda, a controversy over a towing contract. On that, we hear from MaryAlice Demler, who covered the story for WGRZ, and Mike Bellreng of Bellreng's Towing, who is at the center of this story, suing members of the Common Council, alleging political collusion. Also, we talk about the plight of North Tonawanda residents in regard to the Digihost factory, and to round things out, with the WBEN listener trip beginning next week, any of you that have been to France before, any suggestions on what to look out for, what to see in France?

The City of Albany's Community Police Review Board, which scrutinizes misconduct and abuse complaints lodged against the police, finds itself increasingly in conflict with the Common Council, its longtime ally, which supported the Board's efforts to end the role of the Mayor in overseeing it. To understand the situation, Ta-Sean Murdock, Executive Director of the Center for Law and Justice, was invited onto Hudson Mohawk Magazine where he spoke with Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene.

The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

07-29 Buffalo Common Council Legislation Committee meeting full 1029 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000 vYeGwkM8V6nm3AympEt0nEUffvTWjCng buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council 07-29 Buffalo Common Council Legislation Committee meeting Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting

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Albany Common Council held it's regular meeting on Monday, April 21. Among the topics discussed were an amendment to the rule that requires all city employees to be residents of the city. Moses Nagel provides an update.

The Albany Common Council held their regular meeting on March 17. At the meeting they discussed a resolution acknowledging Transgender Day of Visibility planned for March 31. First we will hear 2 members of the community who spoke as part of the public comment period followed by the councils discussion and passage of the resolution.

Milwaukee 3rd district Alderperson candidate interviews. How the Common Council works with residents. The history of Irish immigrants in Milwaukee.

Some Wisconsin farmer groups have been left footing the bill after the Trump administration's freeze on federal climate change funding. Some Milwaukee residents will vote on a vacant seat on the city's Common Council next week. And, a new bill would require local governments to approve solar or wind projects before state regulators.