District 20 Blog

Body cameras have significantly impacted police accountability, providing an objective record of interactions. Objective Evidence - Increased Transparency - Public Trust -Reduction in Use-of Force incidents and decrease in complaints from citizens.

The City begins a series of budget information sessions: Wednesday, June 3: Public Works, Administration & Public Facilities, Safety, Transportation, Community & Economic Development.

A great opportunity to provide input on the “bike ability” network for the SW Area Plan. Specific to the ask: Bike Equity. If interested please email me at district20@cityofmadison.com. Full Disclosure: I never owned a bike in my youth. I purchased…

I have long been critical of the functionality of the OIM and the body responsible for its oversite.  I was unaware that the hiring of an Independent Monitor was well advanced  when  I voted to move funding from the OIM to support BWC…

 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!  Public Safety Q&A | West District Town Hall Meeting     May 20th, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (5701 Raymond Road), 6:30pm to 8:00pm.Good afternoon West side Alders! I hope everyone made…

My name is Barbara Harrington-McKinney. Next week I will be sworn in as the District 20 Alder. Thank you. I need to hear from YOU to set the District 20 agenda over the next two years! Together we have work to do as we build our community together…

Early Voting - open- remember to bring current IDOur Guide to the April Election in Dane County The Spring Election is just two weeks away! On April 7, Dane County voters will head to the polls to vote in a number of non-partisan local, county…

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 23, 2026Updates and NoticesWe're in need of poll workers for the April 7 election (as well as the August and November elections)! Well-staffed polling places ensure that lines are not an issue on…

Winter UpdatesDeclared Snow EmergencyIn effect until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 7:00amSnow Plowing Update

Office of Independent Police Monitor: 2025-2026 ANNUAL REPORTAlders will be provided the OIPM Annual Report for 2025-2026, providing key information on the OIPM’s activities and initiatives over the past 12 months.The Annual Report for 2025-2026…