Today, Madison alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney came to the defense of her colleague – Gary Halverson who was, until late last week, a fellow Madison alder. Halverson resigned his position late […]
Madison Alders Voice Concern Over Lack of Communication from Mayor
Yesterday, Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced a location for a new permanent men’s homeless shelter in Madison. It’s the latest in a years-long bureaucratic process to definitively decide on a […]
Satya’s Plan For Homeless Shelter Location Could Face Hurdles
“I’m pleased to say that today is a new day in Madison’s approach to homeless services.” That’s Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, who earlier today announced the location of the new […]
Common council approves new site for temporary homeless shelter
Last night, Madison’s common council voted 14-6 in favor of purchasing property at 2002 Zeier Road. The former big box store will be used as a temporary men’s homeless shelter […]
Reindahl encampment’s future in the hands of city committee
On Monday, WORT news reported on a city proposal to end the encampment in Reindahl Park. Last night, the Madison Common Council decided to send the proposal to committees. At the […]
New Reindahl Park Resolution Would Evict Unhoused Residents of the Enc...
Last May, the city allowed the unhoused in Madison to set up so-called “temporary permissible encampments” in parks and other outdoor public spaces in Madison—without fear of arrest. The decision […]