Central Budget Engagement Event

The Office of the Common Council

Join the Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus) Budget Engagement Event for an interactive session where we discuss the 2025 budget outlook.

Madison Municipal Building

Welcome to the Central Budget Engagement Event!Attention all Downtowners! Come join us virtually via Zoom or in person at the Madison Municipal Building for an interactive session where we discuss the 2025 budget outlook. This hybrid event (IN PERSON &amp; VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION AVAILABLE) is your chance to have your voice heard and share your thoughts on what should be prioritized in our community. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.The City is facing a significant budget shortfall that will impact services. What City services do you value the most? What is your vision for the future of Madison? You are invited to join Alders Juliana Bennett (District 2), Mike Verveer (District 4), Marsha Rummel (District 6), and MGR Govindarajan (District 8) for an in-person opportunity to discuss the budget, learn more about the services the City provides, and share your thoughts with elected officials.Whether you're a budget pro or just curious about how it all works, this event is for you! Let's work together to make our neighborhood even better. See you there! Event DetailsDate: Thursday, May 30Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (hybrid-virtual participation available). Doors open at 5:45 p.m.Location: Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703, Conf Rm MMB 215 At this event you will:<ol><li>Learn about the challenges facing the City budget, how we got here, and what we can do about it</li><li>Find out more about where your tax dollars go and the services the City provides</li><li>Participate in small group discussions with your neighbors and alders to share your thoughts about City services, your vision for Madison, and what you would like the alders to consider as they evaluate their options for the 2025 budget.</li></ol>After you register, we will send you information about the agenda for the evening, videos and resources on the City budget, and ways you can reach us before and after the event.Accommodations:If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this event, please contact the Office of the Common Council by email at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westside-budget-engagement-event-westside-community-connections-tickets-890721681527?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westside-budget-engagement-event-westside-community-connections-tickets-890721681527?aff=oddtdtcreator">Council@cityofmadison.com</a> or by phone at (608) 266-4071 at least three business days prior to the meeting. <ul><li>Para residentes de habla español, favor de Communiqués con Enoch Melgarejo, por correo electronic para obtener mas informacion o ayuda con el registro, EMelgarejo@cityofmadison.com.</li><li>Muaj kev txhais lus ua ntu zus thiab kev txhais lus ib txhij rau cov neeg tsis paub lus Askiv. Kev txhais lus yuav muaj ua cov lus hauv qab no, Lus Hmoob, Lus Mev thiab Lus Suav. Rau cov neeg nyob hauv uas hais lus Hmoob, thov hu rau Ze Yang, Tus Hais Tau Ob Hom Lus Sib Txuas Hauv Zej Zog, yog muaj lus nug txog qhov koob tsheej no los sis pab rau koj tso npe. Koj tuaj yeem tiv tauj rau Ze Yang los ntawm kev xa email rau: ZYang@cityofmadison.com</li><li>對于講中文的居民們，如對該會議有問題或需要幫助注冊，請聯系您的華人社區聯絡轉員陳弘（Holly Chen）。您可以通過電子郵件聯系陳弘（Holly Chen）：HChen@cityofmadison.com</li></ul> Upcoming Events:Title: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/896673603887?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/896673603887?aff=oddtdtcreator">Northside Budget Engagement Event</a>Date: Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m. (IN PERSON). Doors open at 5:45 p.m.Location: Black Hawk Middle School, 1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704Alders Involved: Amani Latimer Burris (District 12), Charles Myadze (District 18), and Marsha Rummel (District 6) 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.

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