Dear Neighbors, 

We have passed the one-year mark since the pandemic first gripped our city. It’s been a hard year for many people. If you are continuing to experience housing insecurity or financial hardships, please call 608-315-5151 to find out about resources available.

With the dissemination of the vaccine and restrictions being lifted, there is a sense of relief in the air along with spring. I feel a renewed sense of optimism in our communities. 

Businesses are reopening, schools are beginning to go back “in-person,” parents are feeling less stretched, and there is less uncertainty about the future. 

District 12 is seeing many new developments. I’m collaborating with the city, Northside Planning Council and Brentwood Neighborhood Association on a mobile neighborhood connection center which will provide services for disconnected communities, bringing resources to them.

Raemish Farm is in the process of rezoning. I’ve been working hard and organized several public meetings, collaborating with the Raemish Work Group. It is currently unclear if the developer wants to proceed with the project, but a new developer may be taking it over. I will keep you posted via my City of Madison District 12 blog. Please subscribe if you are not already.

In February I organized a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Oscar Mayer rezoning plan. Neighbors expressed their desire to keep Hartmeyer zoning as Conservation Land (CN) to protect the delicate ecological system and environment.

Elections are on April 6. I look forward to working with you.