When government, the people, nonprofits, and for-profits all work together, we can grow a 21st centu We have the ability to create a 21st century city. Scott
Friends,
In my vision for the future of Madison, we create a safe, inclusive community that promotes a strong quality of life for everyone. I want to empower our residents to improve the community and I will work to ensure that our city government is the most open, transparent municipal government in the United States. Madison deserves a progressive transportation and environmental agenda, one th
at proactively responds to our changing climate. I also want Madison to be a hub of creativity and innovative ideas. Not just for economic development, but in the arts, the provision of basic city services, and rethinking the way municipal government interacts with its residents. A community where everyone thrives. Madison is changing as it moves into the new century. Our population is growing older and more diverse. Economic prosperity enjoyed by some is not shared by all. Poverty impacts our neighborhoods and we struggle to create affordable housing. Despite the city’s progressive reputation, racial inequalities continue to mar our community and some area schools face a daunting achievement gap. We fall short in our shared goal to form a more perfect union when vulnerable populations find themselves with insufficient resources to build a better life. Unfortunately, we must deal with these challenges with less financial support from our state and federal government, while Madison itself faces a looming budget shortfall. Yet these challenges provide us with new opportunities. Over the coming months, we will outline bold objectives and specific goals to improve the quality of life for everyone in Madison. In this campaign, we will bring new ideas to the city; some that have been successfully implemented in cities around the country, others that should be tried here first. When government, the people, nonprofits, and for-profits all work together, we can grow a 21st century city that makes everyone proud to call Madison home.
