City Council Says ‘Yes’ to Referendum, BRT Is On the Way, and Meet the Wisconsin Water Explorer
City Council made its decision and now it's up to voters to decide how Madison solves its operating budget problems. A $22 million property tax referendum will go on the November ballot. What happens next? Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling talk about how the city got here and what the future — potentially — holds. Also, mark your calendars because Bus Rapid Transit is officially launching in September! Tune in to this Friday news roundup and get up to speed on the stories you need to know this week.
Mentioned on the show:
Alder Sabrina Madison of District 17 to Host a Town Hall to Engage with Area Residents about the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park [City of Madison]
Why We Need to Talk about the Imagination Center [City Cast Madison]
Goodman Pool faces uncertain future in Madison budget debate [Cap Times]
Bus Rapid Transit to Launch on September 22 [Metro Transit]
Your Bus Rapid Transit Questions, Answered [City Cast Madison]
Wisconsin Water Explorer [WDNR]
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