Written by Sue Pastor, Progressive Dane's Policy Committee Co-Chair

Published in PD's June Newsletter

City staff held four conversations related to budget throughout the month of May.  Organized around themes chosen by the city, each took place in a different part of the city and provided citizens an opportunity to discuss budget ideas submitted to the IdeaScale site on line - or introduced during the conversation. Staff...

On Thursday, June 6th, The Dane County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution calling for divestment from fossil fuels.  The resolution, introduced by Progressive Dane Supervisor Kyle Richmond, calls on Dane County, The University of Wisconsin, the State of Wisconsin, and other local governments to divest their holdings from fossil fuel companies. In addition to passing this resolution, Dane County Supervisors also committed to a trip to Texas in order to lobby for similar changes.

I just sent the newsletter to the printer, and we're prepping them to mail tomorrow, but for those of you who'd like a sneak peek before it hits your mailbox, check out this article from our Policy Committee! 

After last night's Primary, Progressive Dane is moving into the final stretch before the General Election on April 2nd.  In order to elect Progressive candidates this Spring, we need all the support we can get!

With just over 10% citywide turnout, the election results are in.  

*Note that these are unofficial results posted on the County Website*

Today, February 19th, 2013 is election day! 

Polls are open until 8pm and remember voters will not be required to show a photo ID at their polling place in order to vote.

Following a weekend of GOTV litdrops, canvassing, and phonebanking, Progressive Dane Candidates will be hosting events around Madison along with continuing volunteer opportunities.

Progressive Dane Alder Satya Rhodes-Conway has proposed new changes to help make Sherman Avenue safer for bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles alike.  The proposal would reduce traffic lanes from four lanes to three, while incorporating bike lanes and pedestrian islands.

CDA Housing Operations Subcommittee is currently debating revised policies for screening folks seeking affordable public housing options.  The proposed screening criteria will continue the status quo, making it nearly impossible for those who are suffering most to get into public housing programs.  

Occupy Madison Inc. is working hard to create OM House (housing cooperative) and is working on other projects like OM Works (worker cooperative) to create opportunities for housing and work for those who currently are struggling in this economy.  We hope you can join us for our fundraiser tonight!

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