Mayor-elect: Bringing a “fresh start” to the capital city

MADISON (WKOW) — A new era for Madison, Mayor-elect Satya Rhodes-Conway begins her transition into the four-year term. As the first openly gay and second female ever to hold the position, she said it’s not all about breaking barriers, but instead creating a pathway for others to get involved...

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Ken Notes: Congratulations, and now the work begins.

Here are some issues at the top of the ED list. Housing not just for the poor but for the middle class and service worker. Smaller units more density? Transit, I have been writing about BRT for 11 years now so hearing it offered as a solution was nice -- but BRT still requires infrastructure in the form of dedicated lanes, transit stations, and signaling. Project development, let the neighborhoods and special interested have a voice but not a mandate or the ability to significantly delay projects - time is money and the burbs are just sitting there. I also applaud the desire to improve relations with the council but there will remain a need to prevent them from micro managing a project once approved. I am looking forward to your vision and wish you the best. Also let me know how I can help.