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👀 Last night’s vote on the property tax referendum
August 21, 2024 · — Natalia Aldana
Good morning, Madison! Last night City Council voted overwhelmingly in support of adding a $22 million property tax referendum to the Nov. 5 ballot. This leaves the question of how to fix Madison’s operating budget woes up to voters (like you!) 🫡
The City Cast Madison team will definitely be talking about this story in our Friday news roundup so be sure to tune in and subscribe whenever you get your podcasts.
What's CITY Talking About?
🏫 Southside Principal Hired Without Community Input
- The Madison School District hired Candace Terrell in 2020 as the Southside Elementary School principal without following two key steps meant to screen potential hires. Neither a feedback survey nor a community input meeting was held, despite a 2018 district policy stating a community panel “must be used.”
- This revelation comes after 24 Southside staff and families filed a complaint on April 4 accusing Terrell of creating a culture of bullying and retaliation.
- The district confirmed to the Wisconsin State Journal that the screening steps didn’t take place because of the pandemic. [Wisconsin State Journal]
💸 UW President to Request $855M Funding
- Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman and officials announced they plan to ask their regents on Thursday to approve the million-dollar funding as part of the 2025-27 state budget.
- The $855 million is intended to stave off tuition increases, cover staff raises, keep up with inflation, and create a new AI hub, among other initiatives.
- If the regents sign off, it would go to Gov. Tony Evers for consideration. [Channel 3000]
🎉 A Fan Favorite is Headlining Orton Park Fest
- Orton Park Festival is this weekend!
- The popular Minneapolis singer, rapper, and poet Dessa will headline this year’s Orton Park Festival this Sunday, Aug. 25.
- Host Bianca Martin sits down with the musician ahead of her performance to ask about her roots in the Midwest, her past experiences performing in Madison, and her latest projects. [City Cast Madison 🎧]
Where Is It?
⬆️ Last Week’s Answer
This old sign is located on the corner of Willy Street and South Ingersoll Street.
🥳 Congrats to Deanna S. for being the first to guess the location!
⬇️ This Week’s Clues
Where do you think this picture was taken? A few hints:
- This is a common spot for UW-Madison students to study.
- This spot was listed in our free places to read articles.
- The building is located in a very central part of Madison.
What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 21
- All People KARAOKE at Cafe CODA
- Brett Dennen at Majestic Theatre
- Calles de Oaxaca Dinner at The Deliciouser
- Cocktail Class - Learn to Make Cider & Apple Brandy Craft Cocktails at The Cider Farm
- Swing Dance with Jumptown at Cafe CODA
- Forward Festival at Madison Area
- Gib's Give and Take-Away Comedy Show at Gib's
- Jazz at Five at the Wisconsin State Capitol
- John Nemeth at Red Rooster Madison
- Live at Leopold's: Ben Ferris & Jason Kutz at Leopold's Books Bar Caffe
- Live Music from Mary Waitrovich at State Line Distillery
- Live Music Wednesdays! at The "V" Post 1318
- Sister Juno Wednesday's at The Rigby
- Third Space Open Days at Ethical Trade Co
- Trivia at Starkweather Brewing Company
- VINYL LISTENING PARTY: WU-TANG CLAN: Enter The Wu at Lola's
💈 The 16th annual "Back 2 School Haircutz" event on Aug. 25 is offering free haircuts, by appointment only, to students in grades K-12! The event will also offer immunizations and donated books to take home.
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