Matt Veldran for Dane County Board

04/11/2026

To all the Youth, please attend this fair!

04/11/2026

Extension’s Career Pathways program is offering a variety of engaging summer job opportunities designed to provide young people with valuable work experience, professional development, and community engagement. These positions are ideal for individuals interested in education, government, and recreation.

Through hands-on experience, participants will develop leadership skills while supporting programs that serve the local community. Youth will also learn what it is like to work in a county department.

Learn more here: dane.extension.wisc.edu/career-pathways-program/

04/11/2026

A full list of Dane County meetings for the week of April 13 – 17, 2026, is available on the Legislative Information Center. For meeting details, agendas, and virtual access, visit: dane.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

04/07/2026

🗳️ TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!
Your voice is your power! Today, Tuesday, April 7, is the Spring Election here in Dane County. Whether it's for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, local judicial seats, or your local representatives, these nonpartisan races have a direct impact on our daily lives.

Make sure your voice is heard:

Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. (As long as you are in line by 8:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote!)

Need to find your polling place?
Want to see what’s on your specific ballot?

Need to register? (Wisconsin has same-day registration at the polls—just bring your proof of residence!)

Visit the MyVote Wisconsin website for all the details:
🔗 https://myvote.wi.gov

Let's show up for our community today! See you at the polls! 🗳️✨

04/06/2026

Need a ride to the polls this Tuesday? 🗳️🚕
Make your voice heard! For the Spring Election this Tuesday, April 7, our friends at Union Cab of Madison Cooperative are once again offering their "Democracy in Motion" program.

They are providing FREE rides to and from polling places for voters and poll workers throughout Dane County.

How to get your ride:
📞 Call Union Cab at 608-242-2000 when you are ready to head to the polls.
💬 Just ask for a "Democracy in Motion" ride.

Transportation should never be a barrier to exercising your right to vote. Whether you're heading to the polls in Madison, Fitchburg, or elsewhere in the county, Union Cab has you covered—including wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Let’s get out and vote, Dane County!

Union Cab operates the largest taxi fleet in Madison. Drivers must complete the city approved disability & sensitivity training program, our defensive driving course, and pass an MPD background check.

04/06/2026

Election Day is almost here, and it is time to make your voice heard! Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, is the day to head to the polls and shape the future of Dane County.

Every vote counts in our community. Whether you are heading out before work or stopping by on your way home, make sure you have a plan to get to your polling place.

🗳️ Election Day Details
Polls Open: 7:00 AM

Polls Close: 8:00 PM (If you are in line by 8:00 PM, you must be allowed to vote!)

Find Your Polling Place: MyVote Wisconsin https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/

Let's keep our momentum going and build a stronger future for our county.

Vote Veldran!

Learn more: facebook.com/voteveldran

Matt Veldran

03/27/2026

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the situation in Washington remains unresolved. After the Senate passed a deal to restore funding, House Republicans have rejected that agreement, extending uncertainty around funding for TSA workers and other Department of Homeland Security employees.

This continued stalemate means many TSA officers are still facing financial hardship after weeks of going without pay, even as they continue showing up every day to keep travelers safe.

I want to again thank our local hospitality community and everyone who stepped up to support these essential workers. Your generosity and compassion have mattered.

Given the ongoing uncertainty, the donation page may be restarted soon. Please stay tuned for updates on how you can continue to support TSA officers and their families during this challenging time.

We will continue to stand with these workers and advocate for a resolution that ensures they are paid and supported.

03/22/2026

Out of town or busy on Tuesday, April 7? Then you are in luck in the city of Madison! Early voting starts at our public libraries on Tuesday, March 24!

The Spring Election will take place on April 7, 2026 and in-person absentee voting is available beginning next week on Tues, March 24 - Sunday, April 5 at all Madison Public Library locations thanks to our partnership with the City Of Madison Clerk.

During in-person absentee voting hours at the library, City of Madison, Wisconsin Government residents can vote absentee, return absentee ballots, and register to vote (except during the three days before an election).

Learn more about voting at the library, and see specific dates and times available beginning March 24 by visiting madpl.org/vote

03/12/2026

On Saturday, March 21, Focused Interruption is joining St. Paul A.M.E. Church and Messiah Lutheran Church for something powerful.

Together, they are hosting a Safe Gun Disposal Event from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Paul A.M.E. Church (4525 Diamond Dr., Madison, WI), followed by a public forging demonstration from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This event is free, confidential, and open to all community members.

Why this matters:
This event gives community members a safe and responsible way to remove unwanted fi****ms from their homes. Instead of these weapons being resold or re-entering circulation, the fi****ms will be dismantled and the metal parts transformed into garden tools and artwork as part of the national Guns to Gardens movement. It is a powerful act of transformation, turning instruments of harm into tools that nurture growth and healing in our communities.

For Focused Interruption, this initiative is prevention in practice. Our work across outreach, community safety mediation, mentorship, and aftercare services addresses the root causes of violence and helps communities recover and build safer futures. Removing unwanted fi****ms from homes and neighborhoods is a practical, meaningful step in that direction.

Incentives for participation:
To encourage participation, individuals who surrender fi****ms will receive gift cards for gas or groceries. Cards range from $100 to $200 depending on the type of firearm, making it easier for community members to safely remove weapons they no longer want at home.

Community collaboration is essential to preventing violence and building safer neighborhoods. By working together, we can remove unwanted fi****ms from circulation and transform them into symbols of renewal and hope.

Questions about the event? Please contact Kay Corbin at [email protected]

03/08/2026

Candidates' Answers are hot off the press! Look for them in the Cap Times and libraries around Dane County.

01/07/2026