Michael Verveer

Environment / Energy Ensuring our drinking water is clean, growing our urban forestry initiatives, making new development sustainable, and meeting Madison’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030 are essential goals for downtown and our City as a whole. Environment / Energy I’ve championed the planting of hundreds of trees on city property such as in parks and along City streets as well as co-sponsored numerous pieces of legislation over the years such as funding the purchase of City EV fleet vehicles and buses and new community-scale solar projects. Criminal Justice / Public Safety We have correctly invested significant resources in all aspects of public safety innovations and should further expand the use of a public health approach to curb violent crimes. The Community Alternatives Response Emergency Services (CARES) program responds to non-violent, behavioral health emergency calls that do not require law enforcement and I believe It should be expanded to be available 24/7. Housing I will continue to defend renters rights, remove artificial zoning barriers, and advocate for family and student friendly housing to fix Madison’s staggering housing shortage. Additionally, I have, and will continue to, support the creation of additional homeownership opportunities including new condominiums downtown. Infrastructure / Transportation I will fight to grow federal funding for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to include the north-south line (Rapid Route B) and work to attract an Amtrak line to Madison that will help connect us to the rest of the region. The voices of transit-dependent members of our community must be prioritized. Taxes / Budget I take the responsibility of your trusted stewardship very seriously and will continue to be accountable with your tax dollars while also continuing to champion a fair shared revenue funding agreement from the State Legislature. I will also continue to explore all possible efficiencies in City government.