Podcasts about Common Council

The Alcohol License Review Committee convenes either in the Madison Municipal Building or City-County Building. Some attendees, committee members, and city staff may be participating virtually using online conferencing software. The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses, and visitors by thoroughly and conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, and making recommendations to the Common Council.

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 meets virtually using online conferencing software. They make recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

Three hopefuls vie for Democratic line Beacon and Philipstown have not been represented by a Democratic state senator since 2015, and the party hopes this year to flip the seat, held by Rob Rolison, a Republican seeking his third 2-year term. First, there will be a primary on June 23 to decide which of three Democratic candidates will challenge him in November: Lisa Kaul, a Dutchess County legislator; Gay Lee, a former City of Newburgh council member; or Evan Menist, a member of the Poughkeepsie Common Council. Sue Serino, now the Dutchess County executive, represented Beacon and Philipstown in the state Senate for three terms. She took office in 2015 after defeating Terry Gipson, a Democrat who served one term. Rolison won the seat in 2022, defeating Julie Shiroishi, a Beacon resident who was then chief of staff to Assembly Member Jonathan Jacobson, whose district includes Beacon. In 2024, Rolison defeated Dutchess County Legislator Yvette Valdés Smith, whose district includes part of Beacon. She now chairs the Legislature after Democrats flipped the majority in 2025. Kaul is a native of India and Rhodes Scholar who moved to the U.S. in 2004. She spent five years as an administrator at Vassar College and served on the Arlington school board before defeating Republican Marc Pfeifer in 2023 to win a seat in the Legislature representing part of the Town of Poughkeepsie. She ran unopposed in 2025 for her second term and chairs the Environment Committee. Lee served for four years on the Newburgh City Council. She is a longtime clinical social worker and therapist with a private practice whose career includes stints with nonprofits that provide services to people who are homeless and have mental illnesses. She previously ran for the state Senate seat in 2014. Questions for Candidates Ahead of the Democratic primary on June 23, we gave each candidate 500 words to answer three questions. The responses are posted at highlandscurrent.org/senate-primary-39. Menist holds a master's degree in public administration from Marist University, where he played on and coached the men's rugby team. His resume includes working as a planner and researcher for Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, a policy organization based in the City of Newburgh, as a staffer for former state Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and as assistant deputy county executive for Ulster County. He first won election to the Common Council in 2019 and is now in his fourth 2-year term. He also works as co-executive director of the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, which produces fruits and vegetables for purchase and donation and educates farmers. Kaul has earned endorsements from the Dutchess County and Beacon Democratic Committees, and Menist from the Working Families Party. The Putnam Democratic Committee did not endorse a candidate; Jennifer Colamonico, its chair said the representatives from the two towns in District 39, including Philipstown, considered both Kaul and Menist to be "outstanding candidates." As of May 29, Kaul had $227,000 on hand and Menist, $133,000. Lee has not filed campaign finance reports. Rolison reported having $7,000 on hand. As of Wednesday (June 10), Kaul has received $268,479 from the state's Public Campaign Finance Board, which matches small donations, and Menist, $234,017. Rolison has received $160,219.

The Madison Common Council convenes in the City-County Building. Some attendees, council members, and city staff may be participating virtually using online conferencing software. It is the policy-making body of the City of Madison representing the citizens of the City of Madison. The Common Council promotes 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 Finance Committee meets virtually using online conferencing software. They make recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

Council Member Joe Golombek joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Budget

Buffalo's Common Council approved a $670 million budget for the City of Buffalo Tuesday. University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt says he wants to give Mayor Ryan a chance with his first budget and shares more thoughts on what's included.

The Alcohol License Review Committee convenes either in the Madison Municipal Building or City-County Building. Some attendees, committee members, and city staff may be participating virtually using online conferencing software. The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses, and visitors by thoroughly and conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, and making recommendations to the Common Council.

The Alcohol License Review Committee convenes either in the Madison Municipal Building or City-County Building. Some attendees, committee members, and city staff may be participating virtually using online conferencing software. The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses, and visitors by thoroughly and conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, and making recommendations to the Common Council.

The Madison Common Council convenes in the City-County Building. Some attendees, council members, and city staff may be participating virtually using online conferencing software. It is the policy-making body of the City of Madison representing the citizens of the City of Madison. The Common Council promotes 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 Alcohol License Review Committee convenes either in the Madison Municipal Building or City-County Building. Some attendees, committee members, and city staff may be participating virtually using online conferencing software. The mission of the Alcohol License Review Committee is to serve City's residents, businesses, and visitors by thoroughly and conscientiously reviewing license applications, establishing & maintaining standards, addressing violations, developing alcohol-related policies, and making recommendations to the Common Council.

Last month, Milwaukee's Common Council passed a curfew for food trucks operating downtown.  Alderman Robert Bauman says a 10 P-M closing time will curb violence and loitering, especially around Water Street. The curfew would affect a two-square mile area encompassing downtown.   One food truck owner has filed a lawsuit against the city, and a judge has put the curfew on pause at least until June 10th.   But for food truck businesses that rely heavily on late-night customers, this new curfew could threaten their entire livelihood.   WUWM's Katherine Kokal spent some time with Vanessa Gonzalez – owner of the Mr. Taco food truck parked on Water Street.

The Finance Committee meets virtually using online conferencing software. They make recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

Joining Robert Pilot: Updates from the Circle News and Avina Martin, Polictal Consultant. Martin is the 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. The post Native Roots Radio- May 6, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

The Madison Common Council convenes in the City-County Building. Some attendees, council members, and city staff may be participating virtually using online conferencing software. It is the policy-making body of the City of Madison representing the citizens of the City of Madison. The Common Council promotes 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 April 20, the Albany Common Council voted unanimously to approve a new Office of Violence Prevention. The office will have seven members, four appointed by the mayor and three by the council. Before the unanimous vote, members of the community came to speak in favor of the city taking a new approach in the face of recent shootings and violence in the city.

Buffalo's Common Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to confirm Erika Shields' appointment to Police Commissioner. University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt explains why he voted yes.

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

Madison's Common Council has new leadership — and new tensions. Sabrina Madison and Carmella Glenn make history as the first two Black women to serve as council president and vice president. Meanwhile, a proposed ordinance amendment targeting the Police Civilian Oversight Board sparks a firestorm. Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass joins us to break down what's really behind the push to rein in the office she's finally gotten up and running — and why she says the resistance started the moment oversight actually started working. Plus: an update on the CAYA Clinic AI controversy, Barrio Dance heads to America's Got Talent, and Wisconsin's Black-owned bookstores. Links: Madison Common Council delays changes to independent police monitor ordinance Org recommended to run harm reduction center falsely claimed partnerships in proposal Madison dance crew takes the stage on America's Got Talent JustDane's Jazz for Justice returns April 30 at Atwood Music Hall Bookmark Madison365.com and follow Madison365 on Facebook, Blue Sky, LinkedIn and Instagram to keep up with the latest news.

On April 20, at their regular meeting, the Albany Common Council took up to the changes to the inclusionary zoning measure they had passed in 2025 at the request of the mayor. The old measure used a tiered system based on development size to enforce a percentage of affordable housing units. The new version uses a flat 5% of units and allows developers to buy out of the requirement for $50,000 per unit. We will hear excerpts from the debate and vote on the revised rules. For clarity, AMI stands for Area Median Income.

Members of Buffalo's Common Council questioned Erika Shields, Mayor Ryan's appointee for police commissioner, this week. Leah Halton-Pope tells us what she though of Shields' answers.

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.

At the April 6 regular meeting, the Albany Common Council held a hearing about the proposed changes to their affordable housing ordinance. At the request of the mayor and the urging of the governor, the new rule would allow developers to buy out of the affordable housing requirements in the rule. Many from the community came to express their feelings and council members interjected with questions and comments.

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.

On today's show, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Madison Common Council District 14 Candidates, Kate Blood and Noah Lieberman. District 14 encompasses parts of South Madison and is currently represented by Alder Isadore Knox Jr. The candidates speak about their priorities for their district, what they'd like to see in Madison, and how to reduce racial disparities in the city. Next Tuesday, April 7 is Election Day. Find out what's on your ballot here.  Common Council District 14 Candidate: Kate Blood Kate Blood says that she decided to run for office when a housing development was proposed in her neighborhood without the input of her Latinx neighbors. She supports restorative justice, restorative courts, and using diversion programs to keep people out of jails and prisons. Blood says that reducing racial disparities in Madison should start with supporting our students. That means reevaluating discipline formats using deescalation protocols. She says that fully funding the CARES program is a long-term investment in our community.  Kate Blood worked for WHEDA and the DOA providing affordable housing around the state. She now works as a chaplain.  Featured image: remix of a photo of Kate Blood with the Madison City Council district map by Sara Gabler/WORT. Common Council District 14 Candidate: Noah Lieberman Noah Lieberman is running for Common Council because local government is where community is put into practice, from parks and libraries to good roads and transportation. He wants to create home ownership opportunities for Black and Brown residents of his district to help address long-term racial disparities in the city. He also supports state-level changes to the minimum wage and wants to see the city build up tenants' rights in order to stop predatory landlords who he says are an impediment to making the city affordable. Noah Lieberman is a stay at home dad. He previously served as vice chair of the Dane County Democratic Party, helping to recruit and support progressive candidates around the county. He also served as chair of Madison’s Landlord Tenant Issues Committee. Featured image: remix of a photo of Noah Lieberman with the Madison City Council district map by Sara Gabler/WORT. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Common Council District 14 Candidates: Kate Blood and Noah Lieberman appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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.

Mayor Sean Ryan announced a proposed 25% property tax increase in the City of Buffalo last week. Council Member Joe Golombek wants that number lower, and he also wants cuts to come with it.

Ta-Sean Murdock is the Executive Director of Albany's Center for Law and Justice. He has concerns about the state of the city's Common Council and Community Police Review Board, and is calling on them to regain the public's trust. Murdock spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Doug Bierend for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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: