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Alder Cheeks and Alder Phair Address Youth Gun Violence Reduction Strategies
Matt Phair, Alder, District 20
5/18/2016 1:51:22 AM
Assistant Secretary of Commerce John Fernandez: Press Conference on Madison’s Bio Ag Gateway: May 11, 2010
Assistant Secretary of Commerce John Fernandez, U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA); Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, City of Madison; Frank Staniszewski, President, Madison Development Corporation; Secretary Rod Nilsestuen, WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP); and Secretary Aaron Olver, WI Department of Commerce, attended this press conference to announce that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a grant for the BioAg Gateway.
John Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of Commerce
5/11/2010 5:30:00 PM
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, September 27, is National Voter Registration Day. A city press event regarding voter registration was held at Warner Park Community Recreation Center Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Madison City Channel
9/27/2016 7:34:19 PM
City of Madison Satellite Opportunities for Early Voting
Mayor Soglin and City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl will be joined by Molly McGrath from Vote Riders, a voter outreach advocacy group, Karen Menendez Coller from Centro Hispano and Greg Jones, President of the NAACP.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
9/21/2016 4:30:00 PM
Climate Forward Madison: April 21, 2021
Mayor Rhodes-Conway unveils her Climate Forward agenda, which outlines the actions the City will take to advance its work to combat climate change over the next two years. Climate Forward highlights efforts that will reduce emissions, improve our resilience, and support green job creation in Madison.
Madison City Channel
4/21/2021 6:08:55 PM
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin: Press Conference on the 2012 Operating Budget
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to introduce the 2012 Executive City of Madison Operating Budget.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
10/4/2011 3:30:00 PM
Madison Metro: Press Conference on New Hybrid Buses: August 9, 2010
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz joined Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and Madison Metro Officials to celebrate the delivery of 14 new hybrid buses, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Madison City Channel captured this press conference, which also featured comments by Transit and Parking Comission Chair Gary Poulsen and Metro Transit Manager Chuck Kamp.
Chuck Kamp, General Director, Madison Metro
8/9/2010 5:00:00 PM
Madison Police Department: Press Conference on Gang Activity: August 12, 2010
The Madison Police Department held a press conference to announce the arrests of some 11 gang members who Police officials believe intended violent gang retaliation. Madison City Channel captured this event which featured comments from Madison Police Chief Noble Wray and Capt. James Wheeler, Head of the Crime Prevention Gang Unit.
City Staff
8/12/2010 6:00:00 PM
Mayor Paul Soglin Discusses Gun Control
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media to discuss his efforts on gun control with our nation’s mayors, calls for stricter background checks and other action.
Madison City Channel
2/20/2018 6:58:15 PM
Mayor Soglin & MadREP Discuss Community Progress Index
Mayor Soglin is joined by Paul Jadin, President of MadREP, Angelos Angelou, CEO of Angelou Economics to discuss the recent release of Angelou Economics’ inaugural Community Progress Index and Madison’s #1 ranking.
Madison City Channel
8/4/2016 7:00:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Announces What Works Cities Initiative
Mayor Soglin announces that Madison has been selected to participate in the What Works Cities Initiative, through Bloomberg Philanthropies. This collaboration will partner Madison with 54 other cities to assist in the use of data to improve the lives of residents. The program will provide technical assistance over a four-month period.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
10/24/2016 3:30:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Discusses City's Placemaking Initiative & Foxconn
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the City’s placemaking initiative and Foxconn.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
8/9/2017 8:30:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Press Conference on Affordable Housing
Mayor Soglin discusses the progress the City has made on implementing the City’s Affordable Housing Fund since it was initiated in 2014.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
4/13/2018 6:27:02 PM
Mayor Soglin Press Conference to Address Recent Gun Violence
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is joined by community leaders to address the recent gun violence in the area and include a call to action.
Madison City Channel
5/14/2016 5:00:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Press Conference to Discuss American Healthcare Act
Mayor Soglin meets with the media to discuss the recent analysis of the American Healthcare Act and its effect on residents of Madison.
Chuck Kamp, General Director, Madison Metro
3/14/2017 7:30:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Press Conference to Discuss Farm to School Program Elimination
Governor Walker has recently proposed elimination of the position that oversees this valuable program that provides fresh food to local schoolchildren and assists producers. Mayor Soglin discusses what this means to the City of Madison.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
2/28/2017 8:30:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Press Conference to Discuss Local Hurricane Harvey Assistance
After participating in a conference call with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and with Mayors across the country yesterday, Mayor Soglin outlines Mayor Turner’s requests for specific assistance and provides local opportunities for residents to help.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
9/1/2017 4:00:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Press Conference To Give Flood Update
Madison City Channel
8/27/2018 6:00:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Receives National Award for Work Supporting Local Business
Mayor Soglin has been selected to receive the 2018 Small Business Advocate Award from Partner American and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The Award recognizes the Mayor’s hard work and dedication to supporting Madison’s small businesses.
Madison City Channel
4/20/2018 8:37:00 PM
Mayor Soglin Releases 2017 Capital Budget
Mayor Soglin will release and discuss his 2017 Capital Budget.
Madison City Channel
9/6/2016 3:30:00 PM
Mayoral News Conference on Election Results and Madison Voter Turnout
Mayor Soglin will be joined by Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl to discuss yesterday’s election, specifically voter turnout in Madison.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
11/7/2018 3:37:17 PM
Mayoral News Conference on the Update of Plans for the Madison Public Market
Mayor Paul Soglin hosts a news conference at the future location of the Madison Public Market, which will now be located at the corner of E. Johnson St. and First St. He discusses the reason for the change as well as the new opportunities it presents. The building currently houses the City's Fleet Services for city vehicles.
The Madison Public Market will provide economic opportunities for local business owners as well as low cost, locally sourced produce along accessible Metro bus routes. It will also serve as a year-round marketplace for unique cuisine, beautiful artwork, live music, pop-op craft fairs and other fun events.
Click here to learn more about the Madison Public Market: http://madisonpublicmarket.org/
City Staff
12/3/2018 5:30:00 PM
Mayoral News Conference Regarding County Highways AB and BB
Mayor Soglin again addresses the issues of jurisdictional transfers for county road projects and the contention that this is a common and accepted practice countywide.
Rob Phillips, City Engineer
7/24/2018 8:15:00 PM
Mayoral News Conference to Discuss Judge Doyle Project
Mayor Soglin Press Conference to Discuss Judge Doyle Project.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
1/7/2019 9:30:00 PM
Mayoral Press Conference on Closure of Kraft / Oscar Mayer Plant
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
11/4/2015 7:50:00 PM
Mayoral Press Conference on C-SPAN’s Visit to Madison
Mayor Soglin welcomes C-SPAN as the network embarks on producing several informational spots about the City.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
10/21/2014 2:50:00 PM
Mayoral Press Conference on Republican Tax Increases
Mayor Soglin meets with the press to discuss how the Republican House is considering raising taxes for Wisconsin homeowners.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
9/20/2017 8:15:00 PM
Mayoral Press Conference on Violence in Madison
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin meets with the media to discuss recent violent acts in the city.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
7/25/2017 4:00:00 PM
MPD News Conference Chief Koval on Recent Arrests of Robbery Suspects
Multiple suspects are in custody after a string of armed robberies.
Madison City Channel
1/24/2019 9:43:47 PM
MPD News Conference on Pattern Bank Robberies
Chief Koval joins partner agencies in talking about recent arrests in pattern bank robberies.
Mike Koval, Madison Police Chief
3/2/2018 8:00:00 PM
MPD; Mental Health Officer Initiative News Conference
Police Chief Koval's news conference on the Madison Police Department's Mental Health Officer Initiative .
Madison City Channel
1/26/2015 4:20:00 PM
National Disability Voter Registration Week
The City Clerk’s Office is celebrating National Disability Voter Registration Week by partnering with the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and the Wisconsin Council for the Blind to highlight accessible options for voters of all abilities to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.
Madison City Channel
7/17/2018 2:25:36 PM
National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
Mayor Soglin welcomes the National Farm to School Network who will be bringing the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference to Madison in June, 2106.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
1/13/2016 4:30:00 PM
News Conference : President Joe Biden with Mayor Satya February 8, 2023
Madison City Channel
2/8/2023 6:30:00 PM
News Conference : Urban League & City of Madison Partner for Redevelopment of The Park Street Corridor March 3, 2021
City Staff
3/3/2021 5:00:00 PM
News Conference Discussing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activities in Madison
Mayor Paul Soglin, members of the Common Council, Police Chief Mike Koval, & Centro Hispano Discuss ICE Activities in Madison.
Madison City Channel
9/21/2018 9:00:00 PM
News Conference: Election Security
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Alders hold a special media event to discuss matters related to the safety and security of elections officials in Madison.
Madison City Channel
7/12/2022 8:19:31 PM
News Conference: Free Bus Passes for MMSD Students
Mayor Rhodes-Conway is joined by Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Carlton Jenkins, MMSD School Board President Ali Muldrow and Metro director Justin Stuehrenberg to announce the third year of providing free bus passes to all middle and high school MMSD students.
Madison City Channel
4/17/2023 4:58:15 PM
News Conference: Housing Vouchers For Homeless Veterans
Mayor Soglin, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator, Antonio Riley, veterans and service providers discuss housing vouchers for homeless veterans.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
11/23/2015 3:50:00 PM
News Conference: Increase of COVID-19 Cases in Dane County
Madison City Channel
10/21/2020 6:38:12 PM
News Conference: Mayor Rhodes-Conway Releases 2024 Executive Capital Budget
Madison City Channel
9/5/2023 4:00:00 PM
News Conference: Mayor Rhodes-Conway, County Executive Joe Parisi Detail Plans for a Permanent Men's Homeless Shelter
Madison City Channel
10/20/2020 7:00:00 PM
News Conference: PHMDC Forward Dane Plan: March 2, 2021
In recognition of how the COVID-19 landscape has changed since the beginning of the pandemic, Public Health Madison & Dane County is releasing an updated tool for assessing our progress through the pandemic, called Forward Dane: Updating Metrics in Light of Vaccination Progress.
In conjunction with these new metrics, Public Health is issuing Emergency Order #14. The order goes into effect March 10, at 12:01am and will be in effect for 28 days.
Madison City Channel
3/2/2021 8:39:25 PM
News Conference: Research Group Reviews MPD’s Response to Civil Unrest from 2020
Madison City Channel
11/16/2021 7:00:00 PM
News Conference: Vintage RCC ISI Partnership
Madison City Channel
7/27/2023 4:30:00 PM
Police and Community Relations News Conference of December 22, 2014
Mayor Soglin and Chief Koval will be joined by South District Police Captain Joe Balles as they discuss the importance of civility and compassion this holiday season regarding police and community relations in the state of Wisconsin and nationwide.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
12/22/2014 8:00:00 PM
Press Conference on MPower
Press Conference with (among others) Mayor Paul Soglin and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
9/27/2013 2:45:00 PM
Press Conference: Mayor Gives Wednesday Flood Update
Press Conference: Mayor Gives Wednesday Flood Update
City Staff
8/29/2018 4:00:00 PM
Report on Madison's Pedestrian Safety Index
Mayor Soglin, Madison Traffic Engineer David Dryer, Lieutenant Trevor Knight, and Officer Deanna Reilly from the Madison Police Department Traffic Section will meet with the media to discuss a recently released report from Smart Growth America outlining the Pedestrian Safety Index (PDI) of the largest 104 cities in the United States. They will additionally discuss options the City can consider to improve Madison’s ranking.
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
1/10/2017 4:20:00 PM
Statement of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin on Orlando Shootings
Statement of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin on Orlando Shootings
Paul Soglin, Mayor of Madison
6/13/2016 5:00:00 PM
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