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Discussion and analysis of the Madison, WI Common Council meetings. Your hosts will talk through the major events, share research that goes beyond the contents of the meeting, and make things entertai... more
FAQs about Uncommon Council:How many episodes does Uncommon Council have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
January 27, 20221/18/22 - A Gentleman and a Google ScholarBen and Sam get together to talk free sand, trapeze, police reports, and body worn cameras. Sam takes over hosting duties this time and lets the world know how he really feels about 3D charts. Minutes and AgendaWatch the meetingFree Sand from the City2021 Q4 Police ReportMadison Body Worn Cameras Feasibility Report...more56minPlay
January 15, 20221/4/22 - Tree Frogs Task ForceBen, Claire, and Sam are all together again to discuss the first Madison Common Council meeting of the new year. Big topics include the TFOGS recommendations, amendments to the South Madison development plan, and proposed CCEC structure changes. Special shout-outs to the NCAA volleyball champions and stormwater credits. YouTube video - Madison Common Council MeetingMinutes - Meeting Minutes with links to more resourcesDick Wagner Obituary - Honoring loss of longtime Madison gay politician and mentor.List of Zoning Districts and zoning permitted/conditional use tableStormwater Credit PolicyTFOGS PowerpointSouth Madison Plan (draft)...more1h 7minPlay
December 25, 202112/7/21 - In the ZoningBen and Sam talk about the 12/7/21 Madison Common Council meeting. This week touches on zoning conversations, tips for government petitions, and how to slam-dunk on irresponsible pet practices. Youtube video - Madison Common Council meetingMinutes - Meeting MinutesOperating Budget sources by fund type - Resource HighlightWho is Jeff Erlanger - Jeffrey Erlanger on Mr.Rogers tv showZoning Project Proposal for Oliv Madison...more1h 18minPlay
December 03, 202111/16/21 - Embracing IgnoranceBen, Claire, and Sam chat about the 11/16/21 Madison Common Council meeting. For the first episode we do a little discussion of what we want the podcast to be and the principles that will guide our discussion. And of course we have some silly fun.Links:11/16/21 Common Council AgendaRedistricting MapAlder Michael Verveer probe (Isthmus)Zonta (16 Days to End Gender Violence)Low-Cost Student Housing proposalTFOGS Memorandum on city government structure...more1h 14minPlay
FAQs about Uncommon Council:How many episodes does Uncommon Council have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.