As the sun sets on 2022, weâre taking a look at what 2023 holds. | Photo by Tammy Boersma
The Cityâs 2023 budget was recently passed by the Madison City Council with a capital budget of $376.5 million and an operating budget of $382.3 million. The capital budget will go towards investing in larger projects + programs, whereas the operating budget goes towards more day-to-day, ongoing expenses.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway released the followingstatement regarding both the operating and capital budget â
âIn the capital budget, we made investments in affordable housing; infrastructure projects geared toward helping our City take action on climate change, and to build healthier neighborhoods.
In the operating budget, we invested in our youth, in public safety and violence prevention, and continue to build a strong, resilient and healthy Madison.
This budget puts our money where our values are, building a better Madison that will be strong and resilient for years to come. I thank the Common Council for unanimously adopting the budget.â
We rounded up a few of the major changes that we think you should know about the newly-passed budget.
Paint and Sip: Madison Starry Night | Monday, Nov. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd., Madison | $40 | Paint a rendition of Van Goghâs âStarry Nightâ with a 608 twist while enjoying wine + beer.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
The Incredible Unique World of Art by Art Paul Schlosser | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mother Fools Coffee, 1101 Williamson St., Madison | Free | Stop by the Willy Street cafe to enjoy some brew while taking in the art of this local legend.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Jumptown Swing Dance | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Brink Lounge, 701 E Washington Ave. Ste. 105, Madison | $5 | Hop to it and grab a partner to do some mid-week dancing.
Nerd Nite | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 8-10:30 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | Spend the night geeking out over brews, discussions + presentations about anything and everything.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Syed Abbasâ time as a Madison Adler is coming to an end. Syed, who represents Madisonâs 12th District, announced his resignation in a blog post last week. His last day in office will be Nov. 30. (Channel 3000)
Community
Local food pantries are asking the community for support as they are seeing record numbers of people in need. Contact the River Food Pantry, Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison, Middleton Outreach Ministry, Badger Prairie Needs Network, or Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry to find out how you can help. đ„
State
2023 annual admission and trail passes for WI state parks, forests, recreation areas, and trails are now available for purchase. If youâre gifting an admission sticker or trail pass for the holidays, purchase them by Dec. 9 to receive them in time. đ„Ÿ (NBC 15)
Edu
Robin Ryan â a former employee of ARC Community Services â is stepping up to a new position as the executive director of theLiteracy Network. She will help adults build skills in English communications, reading comprehension + IT. đ (Cap Times)
Sports
Watch House of Painâs Everlast recount his first time experiencing the Jump Around tradition at Camp Randall. đ
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