Connecting with Madison’s Near-West Alders

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Describe your district's location.

District 11 reflects a primarily residential, suburban character within Madison's city limits, featuring mature tree canopies, walkable neighborhoods, public schools, more places of worship than bars, and convenient connections to bus routes and arterial streets.

Why did you choose to become an alder?

I became a local alder because it's my turn to give back to the community that has shaped me. Madison is my home. I am a product of Madison, I attended Madison Public Schools from kindergarten through high school and earned my degree from UW-Madison, where I have been working for more than 30 years. Madison is where my wife and I chose to raise our family, and it's where we built a life rooted in this community.

What do you hope to accomplish in this role?

A central theme in my work is access to education and communication. As a city Alder, I bring this focus to town halls, public gatherings, and the District 11 Book Club. As Madison grows, we must not only create more housing options but also focus on creating safer streets by prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists over vehicles. Residents of District 11 have expressed growing concerns about increased traffic and excessive speeding, particularly near schools.

What do you love most about the community that you represent?

I love the fact that since joining the Common Council in 2022, 705 new homes -including both houses and apartment units-have been built in District 11, with only one home demolished during this period. Much of this new housing replaces former surface parking lots, transforming underutilized spaces into apartments and condominiums with limited surface parking and increased underground parking options for tenants.