🌊 Could Madison lose the Goodman Pool?

🗳️ Madison Mayor Reps WI at DNC

• Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is among the thousands of delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.
• Rhodes-Conway said she has served in the mayoral office under both the Trump and Biden administrations, and only the latter understood the importance of cities.
• “I have every expectation a Harris-Walz administration will keep that focus,” Rhodes-Conway said.
• The mayor said she is focusing on connecting with future policymakers this week so they can understand the issues important to Madisonians. [WMTV]

💰 Madison Moves Forward with (Another) Referendum

• After the City Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted in support of adding a $22 million property tax referendum to the November ballot, the issue of fixing Madison’s operating budget now lies with voters.
• If approved, property taxes would increase by around $230 annually for the average Madison homeowner. But if voters don’t approve the referendum, the city would need to cut about $6 million in services in 2025.
• The Goodman Pool is among the more than 70 services the city might cut to fill the budget gap. [Cap Times]
  • Related: We break it all down on today’s Friday News Roundup! Plus, meet the Wisconsin Water Explorer 😉 [City Cast Madison 🎧]

🛍️ New Goodwill Outlet Coming to Madison

• The Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin will open a new outlet store on the west side Aug. 28. It will include a retail outlet store, a warehouse, and e-commerce operations. At this store, shoppers will purchase items by the pound, similar to the St. Vincent de Paul Dig & Save Outlet.
• This will be the first site where Goodwill will offer job training for people with disabilities or who have been imprisoned.
• The first 200 customers will receive free reusable bags, and there will also be prizes at the door. [Wisconsin State Journal]

I mean, wow. I am just as overwhelmed with the adorableness as you are. Madison Minutes friend, I introduce to you, Leo 😍

This sweet baby loves to run through sprinklers, chase snowballs, and play with toys. Proud parent Turina B. says that as an added bonus, Leo loves to cuddle! UGH 🥹

When we said floof, we meant it! We’re so glad to meet you, Leo.