New Election Laws in Place for February 21 Election

Election Procedures/Polling Places New election laws will be fully implemented for the February 21 Primary Election.

State law now requires voters to present identification when voting. The law is very specific about which forms of ID will be accepted:

Wisconsin driver’s license expiring 11/2/10 or later Wisconsin DOT-issued photo ID card expiring 11/2/10 or later U.S. passport expiring 11/2/10 or

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Still Recruiting Election Officials for 2/21 Primary

The City Clerk’s Office still has many Election Official vacancies to fill for the February 21 Primary Election.

If you know any Madison residents who may be interested in working at polls, please encourage them to sign up online at http://www.cityofmadison.com/election/pollWorkers/apply.cfm.

Election Officials are paid $11.82 an hour. There are three shifts available:

AM Shift (6

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Fun in Madison Parks

Due to warm weather conditions, all of the Madison Parks ice rinks, ski trails and sledding hills are closed. If conditions allow later this winter, staff will try to re-open the facilities. For updates, please visit http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/seasonal/winter/ If you are bummed that this winter just hasn’t panned out so far for winter sports – cheer up because

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Tenney Park Shelter Commemorative Tiles on Sale now!

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow so if you really want to make a lasting impression, consider an inscribed tile with the just the right words to express your feelings. It would be a wonderful way to remember someone special.

If you missed out on the original fund raising effort, you have another opportunity. There is limited space. Tile donations will

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Madison Parks on Facebook & Twitter

Madison Parks is launching its social media pages! Follow Madison Parks (@playmadison) on Twitter and “like” Madison Parks on Facebook for information on park events, Goodman Pool, Golf Courses, Warner Park Community Recreation Center and general fun!

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and Twitter feeds for upcoming opportunities to win free passes to

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Draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update

The Draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update: Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County is available for review and comment. The draft report has been posted on the MPO’s website at http://www.madisonareampo.org/planning/regionalplan.cfm.

A public hearing on the Draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. before the Madison Area Transportation

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MAC Grants Workshop

Madison Arts Commission Announces Arts Grants Workshop for Local Artists and Community Organizations

The City of Madison distributes funds to Madison artists and non-profit organizations through the Madison Arts Commission’s annual grant programs. Project Grants provide up to $3,000 for performances, exhibitions or events that enrich the cultural lives of Madison citizens. ArtWORKS! Grants provide up to $5,000 for neighborhood

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Green Madison – What’s New in 2012

Green Madison would like to thank all of the Neighborhood Associations for your support during 2011. With your help, 764 residents have expressed interest in Green Madison, 313 have already completed the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Assessment, 75 are obtaining bids or performing work and 67 have already completed their energy efficiency upgrades! We need your help again during

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Ice Skating Fun on the Rinks

After some not so winter-like weather last week, we are in a deep freeze this week. We can finally enjoy some winter fun on the ice rinks. The cold temperatures this week should provide the right conditions to get the outdoor ice rinks up and running this weekend. Lace up your skates, bundle up – and celebrate with Madison Parks!

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Workforce Volunteers

Dear Community Partner:

My name is Kassandra McLaughlin, and I represent the Urban League of Greater Madison, a non-profit organization that helps others gain employment. I am contacting you because I am trying to get the word out about two of our successful programs, the Foundations Program and Healthcare Administration Training Program.

The Foundation Program provides training for work readiness

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Check Polling Place Location Online

City of Madison voters can find updated polling place information on the “Where Do I Vote” website at www.cityofmadison.com/WhereDoIVote. This city website reflects the new wards, districts and polling places established through the redistricting process. The capacity and location of each City of Madison polling place was scrutinized in the redistricting process, resulting in the number of polling

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2012 Recyclopedia

The 2012 Recyclopedia is now availabel on line. You will find it at http://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/documents/recyclopedia.pdf

It has information on all the changes to our curbside recycling program that will go into effect on January 1, 2012.

George Dreckmann Recycling Coordinator