At last month’s Common Council meeting, we approved the Civilian Oversight Committee and Police Auditor position. I voted in favor with the optimism that the Civilian Oversight Committee will create a positive relationship between MPD and the community. Real and lasting change is possible only when the people most affected by policing have a voice and by creating an Oversight Committee, we give a voice to our disconnected communities and are moving Madison in the right direction. 

Additionally, I introduced an ordinance to ban the chokehold or neck restraints by law enforcement in the City of Madison. The ordinance was passed unanimously and was also supported by the MPD. 

I would also like to give you an update on the Raemisch Farm market rate housing development located at 4000 Packers Avenue. The proposed Raemisch Farm Development subdivision calls for 124 single-family residential lots, as well as seven lots to be developed with a variety of multi-family, commercial and mixed-use building types. The plat also proposed two outlots for stormwater management and an outlot for a public alley. The parcels at 4000 and 4150 Packers Avenue, comprising 58.99 acres of the site, were attached to the City of Madison from the Town of Burke Feb. 25, 2020; the parcel at 4201 N. Sherman Ave. was already within the City of Madison at that time. 

This project will come in front of the Plan Commission Oct. 19, where residents will have an opportunity to talk about their concerns regarding Park Space, Impact of F-35s on the property and traffic impact among others. I encourage residents to send their concerns and comments about Raemisch Farm to the Plan Commission at pccomments@cityofmadison.com and CPunt@cityofmadison.com. Please copy me as well at district12@cityofmadison.com. If you have any concerns or comments please reach out to me.