Podcast appearances and mentions of Madison 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.

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.

This week, the team is back from a much-needed break and ready to break down the big news in Madison and across Wisconsin.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 20 on Madison's southwest side.Alder Harrington-McKinney first joined the city council in 2015 and faces a familiar opponent this spring in Sammy Khilji.Southwest side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney and Sammy Khilji to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

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.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 17 on Madison's north side.Incumbent alder Sabrina Madison has held the seat since 2022 and faces one challenger in Sean Burke.North side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with alder Sabrina Madison and Sean Burke to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 19 on Madison's west side.Incumbent alder John Guequierre has held the seat since 2024, unanimously elected by his peers after the previous alder Kristen Slack resigned from office.He faces one challenger this spring in former council member Anthony Nino Amato.West side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with alder John Guequierre and Anthony Nino Amato to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 16 on Madison's far east side.Current alder Jael Currie isn't running for another term and two candidates are vying for her seat: Kim Richman and Sean O'Brien.East side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with Kim Richman and Sean O'Brien to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 13 on Madison's west side.Incumbent alder Tag Evers has served on the city council since 2019 and faces one opponent in Robert Luther, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired city of Madison firefighter.West side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with alder Evers to discuss his top issues, his vision for the city of Madison, and how he plans to communicate with his constituents. Robert Luther declined a full interview with WORT, but gave a short comment last week and provided copies of his campaign literature. You can access those links on our website.

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.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 14 on Madison's southside.Incumbent alder Isadore Knox Jr. faces a familiar opponent this spring in Noah Lieberman. The pair also squared off in 2023 – a contest that resulted in a tie and was decided in alder Knox Jr.'s favor when his name was pulled out of a bag.Southside voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with alder Isadore Knox Jr. and Noah Lieberman to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 15 on Madison's east side.Current alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford has represented the area since 2023. She suspended her re-election campaign in January and backed her would-be challenger Ryan Koglin.Koglin is a small business owner and the board president of the SASY Neighborhood Association.Now essentially guaranteed a spot on the city council, Koglin sat down with us discuss his top issues, his vision for the city of Madison, and how he plans to communicate with his constituents.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 7 on Madison's southwest side.Current alder Nasra Wehelie isn't running for another term, after serving for four years on the council.Her husband Abdirahman Siad is vying to take her place this spring and faces one opponent in Badri Lankella. Southwest side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with Abdirahman Siad and Badri Lankella to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

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.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 5 on Madison's near west side.Incumbent alder Regina Vidaver faces one challenger in Ulrike Dieterle.With just two candidates in the race, District 5 will skip the primary next week and west side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with incumbent alder Regina Vidaver and Ulrike Dieterle to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

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.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 4 in downtown Madison.Incumbent alder Mike Verveer faces one challenger in Eli Tsarovsky.With just two candidates in the race, District 4 will skip the primary later this month and downtown voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with incumbent alder Mike Verveer and Eli Tsarovsky to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

In this week's episode of 365 Amplified, we dive deep into the latest political and community issues affecting Madison and beyond. Hosts Stephanie Díaz de León, Nicholas Garten, Omar Waheed, and Rob Chappell break down the impact of federal executive orders on DEI programs, local nonprofits, and essential services. They also discuss the importance of local elections, the ongoing protests against Project 2025, and critical housing and public safety concerns in Madison. Special guest Sheri Carter, former Common Council Alder and Council President, joins the show to discuss her campaign for District 10, the challenges facing Madison's housing and public safety policies, and her vision for a more engaged and representative city government. Topics Covered: ✅ The federal government's crackdown on DEI initiatives and its local impact ✅ Madison's housing crisis and the ongoing landlord-tenant disputes ✅ Community protests: Rejecting Project 2025 and fighting executive overreach ✅ The Goodman Center's financial scandal and its impact on essential services ✅ Sheri Carter on her campaign for Madison Common Council and her policy priorities ✅ Update on Madison Alder Charles Myadze's domestic abuse charges Featured Guest:

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 2 in downtown Madison.Current alder Juliana Bennett isn't running for another term – and two candidates are vying for her seat: Matt Egerer and Will Ochowicz.With just two candidates in the race, District 2 will skip the primary later this month and downtown voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with Matt Egerer and Will Ochowicz to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 18 on Madison's north side.Current alder Charles Myadze didn't file the necessary paperwork with the city and won't appear on the ballot this spring. Carmella Glenn and Kevin Monroe are running for his seat.With just two candidates in the race, District 18 will skip next month's primary and north side voters will select their next alder on April 1st.We sat down with Carmella Glenn and Kevin Monroe to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 12 on Madison's north side.Incumbent alder Amani Latimer Burris has represented the area since 2023 and is running for re-election this spring. She faces a familiar challenger in Julia Matthews, who she defeated by just over 700 votes two years ago.A third candidate, Hussein Amach, sends the race to a primary on February 18th. Amach filed all the necessary paperwork with the city clerk before the January 7th deadline but has since withdrawn from the race. His name will still appear on the primary ballot.We sat down with alder Amani Latimer Burris and Julia Matthews to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

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.

Continuing our spring election coverage, we turn to Common Council District 9 on Madison's far-west side.Alder Nikki Conklin has represented the area for the last four years. She faces two challengers in next month's primary: former nurse and educator Dr. Joann Pritchett and Rick Cruz, a financial consultant for the state's Department of Public Instruction.The race heads to a primary on February 18th - and we sat down with alder Conklin and Dr. Pritchett to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.All broadcasters – including WORT – are subject to equal time rules, so we reach out to all candidates in contested races. Rick Cruz declined our request to schedule an interview before next month's primary.

The spring election is already looming on the horizon. January 7th was the deadline for local candidates to submit paperwork – and three quarters of the current city council are running for re-election.Located on Madison's southwest side and bounded by the Arboretum to the east, Common Council District 10 kicks off our series of spring election coverage.Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole has represented the area for the last four years. Elected city council president last year, she's facing two challengers: former alder Sheri Carter and former city staffer Lisa Veldran.The race heads to a primary on February 18th - and we sat down with the three candidates to discuss their top issues, their vision for the city of Madison, and how they plan to communicate with their constituents.

On today's show host Ali Muldrow is joined in the studio by Alder Sabrina Madison to talk about updates on the Madison Common Council. The post Common Council check-in with Alder Madison 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.

On this week's 365 Amplified, hosts Stephanie, Nicholas, Omar and Rob talk through the upcoming renovation of the lakefront along Lake Monona and what it might mean for traffic and city life over the next few years; the Madison Black Business Awards; and the full slate of candidates for Madison Common Council.  

On this week's podcast, we have still-developing news, as Madison Alder Charles Myadze was censured by the Common Council on Tuesday and arrested on felony domestic violence charges Thursday. Plus, Crushin' It Apparel will be required to pay workers back wages plus interest after they were fired for unionizing.  Links Madison Alder Charles Myadze arrested in domestic violence case Madison Common Council censures Myadze Madison Alder Myadze denies harassment and abuse allegations, but won't run again Madison Mayor removes Alder Myadze from all committee appointments Joint Finance Committee approves settlement to pay Crushin' It workers back wages after they were fired for unionizing Apply to join our team: jobs@madison365.org Donate: Madison365.org/Donate

Rob is flying solo today with a preview of the MOSES Transformation Celebration Gala and updates on the Madison Common Council's response to allegations against Alder Charles Myadze. Today's episode is brought to you by Steinhafel's. MOSES Transformation Celebration Gala: When: Saturday, December 14, 5:30 PM–9:00 PM Where: Goodman Community Center, Madison Highlights: Honoring individuals transforming their lives post-justice system involvement. Tickets: $75 each ($65 if buying multiple). Learn more here. Madison Common Council Developments: Updates on the censure of Alder Charles Myadze following allegations of domestic violence and sexual harassment. Discussion on potential policy creation for the removal of alders.   Giving Tuesday Reminder: Madison365 participates in the NewsMatch program, where donations are tripled to support local journalism. Donate here!

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.

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.

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.

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.

A member of the Madison Common Council is running for a seat in the Legislature and a spot in the history books. Nasra Wehelie would become the first Muslim woman to serve as a Wisconsin legislator, though she would first have to unseat a fellow Democrat in the August primary. We'll talk to her in our Women Win Wisconsin segment powered by Motherhood for Good. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show Guests: Kate Duffy, Emily Tyne, Nasra Wehelie

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week.  Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap the impacts of Tuesday's intense storm and the city's cleanup efforts. The Madison Common Council moved to save three buildings on the 400 block of State Street from demolition. Plus, a St. Paul to Chicago passenger rail, Wisconsin's second, is in service!  Mentioned on the show: Over 5,000 remain without power in Madison's largest outage in decades [Wisconsin State Journal] Madison schools closed Wednesday after powerful storms knock out power, close roads in region [Wisconsin State Journal] The City's Description of the Damage Done By The Storm [Instagram] Madison City Council spares 3 State Street buildings from hail mary demolition try [Wisconsin State Journal] What's Worth Saving in Madison? [City Cast Madison] New Amtrak Borealis train launches Tuesday- with 8 stops in Wisconsin [WMTV] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, more community leaders are calling for Alder Charles Myadze to resign from the Madison Common Council, Black Student Unions from across Dane County came together last week, Centro Hispano is opening its new building, and Rob went to Appleton to catch the eighth annual Fox Connect student pitch competition. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Anderson joins us to talk about his campaign for State Senate, including his legislative priorities, what legislators do when not legislating, and his proudest accomplishment as a State Representative (it wasn't legislation). Finally, we ask the team: what's your walk-up song?   Links:   Twenty six elected officials, community leaders call on Myadze to resign   Black Student Unions from across Dane County gather at Madison College   Centro Hispano of Dane County to host grand opening of its new building on Friday   “You have to give a damn.” Rep. Jimmy Anderson lays out priorities for Senate run   “Crazy ideas go far.” Student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas, land cash prizes at Appleton event

The Madison Common Council met Tuesday for the first time since we reported allegations of domestic abuse against one of its members – allegations he has repeatedly denied. This week, we have a recap of that meeting, which included some contentious discussion of a resolution of support for survivors of domestic abuse. We also get updates on the next chapter for beloved Vietnamese restaurant Ha Long Bay, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church's new building project. Plus, Yee Leng Xiong joins us from Marathon County to get us up to speed on his campaign to become the first Hmong American member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. And finally … what cuisine did Top Chef Wisconsin miss?   Links:   In wake of domestic abuse allegations against an alder, Council passes resolution “affirming unwavering support” of survivors; calls for censure and resignation continue   Myadze denies allegations of abuse in statement; fellow alders say they can't remove him from office   Madison Alder accused of domestic abuse; alleged victim calls for vote of no confidence   MTZ Charitable hosts luncheon highlighting capital campaign for new Family Life Center   Ha Long Bay to enter ‘new era' under second generation of family ownership   Resources for anyone experiencing domestic violence: National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 Domestic Abuse Intervention Services: Call 608-251-4445 or text 608-420-4638 UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence: Call 800-510-9195

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, August 2.The county's Youth Justice Program gets a new facility, merging the full program under one roof,A liberal law firm looks to throw out Wisconsin's gerrymandered maps one day after Justice Janet Protasiewicz is sworn into office,The Madison Common Council approves a pilot program to equip police with body-worn cameras,And in the second half, a citizen uprising threatens urban renewal in 1960s Madison, and the most comprehensive weather report on the air waves.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, August 1.The Madison Common Council is set to vote tonight on implementing a police body-camera pilot program…The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources releases an updated wolf management plan…New Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz is sworn into office, creating a liberal majority on the state's high court for the first time in 15 years…And in the second half, journalism combats misinformation, we play kickball at Festge Park and a unique water bird gets a tuneup.

UW-Madison Divising of the Arts has a new outreach and engagement coordinator; Madison Common Council approved a program to support BIPOC entrepreneurs and a zoning change for a new student housing development; and the first-ever South Side Slow Roll will get kids and families biking next month.

This is your WORT local news for Tuesday, May 16.The Madison Common Council is set to vote on creating a city network of air quality monitoring stations…Hmong students from across Wisconsin come to the State Capitol to learn how to get engaged in government…And in the second half, we take an award-winning look at a little known Wisconsin landmark, warblers are making their seasonal return to the region, and a grassroots campaign works to inform the public about changes to Madison Metro service.

We caught up with Latino Academy of Workforce Development Director Baltazar de Anda Santana at the open house to open the organization's new home in Fitchburg. Plus, updates on the Tennesee Three and a Madison Common Council race decided by a very uncommon tiebreaker.

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, February 8.President Biden visits the Madison area to highlight economic growth across the country following the State of the Union Address, The Madison Common Council nixes a plan to name the former home of the credit union movement a historic landmark,And in the second half, we conclude our coverage of the primary election for District 14 alder, students strike for Black Studies at UW Madison, and the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves.

From potholes and speeders to construction in your neighborhood, local government can make your life easier… or it can infuriate. Who do you want making choices on your behalf? All 20 members of the Madison Common Council are up for election soon… with some interesting twists in some neighborhoods. Producer Dylan Brogan gives us the scoop on who's on your ballot.  Read all about the candidates in Dylan's article: How the Madison City Council Races are Shaking Out. To register to vote, change your address or find your polling place, check MyVote.WI.Gov.  And if you wanna practice voting, check out the City Snow Plow Naming Contest. Yes, they're letting us pick the names. Don't let us down.  In other news, learn about those really old canoes pulled out of Lake Mendota. And do you have an exceptionally bad (or good!) date story that you can share? We're collecting YOUR stories for our Valentine's Day episode. Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. Keep ‘em short! And first names are fine, no need to burn it all down. Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. You can also say hi on Twitter and Instagram!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the podcast today: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford's campaign to represent the east side on the Madison Common Council, another big boost for The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, and the important question: is "The Last of Us" scary? (Spoiler: Stephanie says yes.)

This is your WORT local news for Monday, November 28.A state agency rules that UW doesn't have to recognize a nurses union,Several seats on the Madison Common Council are up for grabs,Madison's paratransit service prepares for Bus Rapid Transit,And in the second half, this week in city and county meetings, the anniversary of the death of Harvey Milk, and two new movie reviews.

The Madison Common Council will consider a resolution to create a Truth and Reconciliation workgroup to address the long-term harm of racial disparities in the city. Plus, All In Wisconsin has a new executive director, the Mingos got a big win and COVID spread is ramping up again.