Dane County Board of Supervisors

06/08/2026

County Board Chair Miles’ Statement on the Passing of Michael Johnson:

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Johnson. His lasting impact on Dane County will be felt for generations to come. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.

Read Chair Miles full statement here: https://danecounty.gov/PressDetail/11902

Michael Johnson, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) and a prominent figure in Madison’s Black and broader community, has died, his family told Madison365. He was 50. BGCDC…

06/05/2026

A full list of Dane County meetings for the week of June 8 – 12, 2026, is available on the Legislative Information Center. For meeting details, agendas, and virtual access, visit: dane.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

06/03/2026

🔴⚫️🟢 Yesterday, County Board Chair Patrick Miles spoke alongside state, county, and city leaders and organizers at the Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony at the City-County Building, organized by the Kujichagulia-Madison Center for Self Determination. Several county board supervisors also joined in attendance to mark the occasion.

📅 The Dane County Board will officially recognize Juneteenth at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Thank you to the Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self-Determination for organizing this meaningful event.

▶ Watch the full ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZYHQoumaNY

06/03/2026

Dane County Parks and the City of Madison Parks are offering a permit-free weekend on June 6th and 7th. Many activities that normally require a permit will be free so Dane County Park visitors can try out new activities. This includes:

⛵ Lake Access
🐕 Dog Parks
🥏 Disc Golf
🚵🏾 Mountain Bike Trails
🐎 Equestrian Trails
🛥️ Tenney Locks

The Dane County Park System does not require an entry fee and is always free to visit. Some activities require a permit and the fees help us maintain amenities for those activities. If you try out a permitted activity this weekend and enjoy it, you can purchase a daily or annual pass online from www.reservedane.com.

For more information, please visit the Recreation page at https://www.danecountyparks.com/recreation

06/03/2026

The first edition of the Dane County Board's new e-newsletter, "Between the Lakes," is now live! Read the update below and join our email list to have the next edition delivered straight to your mailbox. ⬇📩

Email from Dane County Board of Supervisors Welcome to the first edition of Between the Lakes Welcome to Our New E-Newsletter! Neighbors, Welcome to the first edition of "Between the Lakes,"

06/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Yesterday, members of the Dane County Board joined County Executive Melissa Agard, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, and other local leaders at the Madison Municipal Building for the annual Pride Flag raising ceremony, kicking off Pride Month in Dane County. A Progress Pride Flag was also raised at the City-County Building.

🗓️ The Dane County Board will officially recognize June 2026 as Pride Month at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

🌈 Happy Pride, Dane County!

06/02/2026

The Dane County Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m.

📍 How to attend (hybrid meeting):
• In person: City-County Building, Room 201
• Virtually: Join live via Zoom or phone
• Madison City Channel: Charter Digital 994, AT&T U-Verse 99, Roku, and Apple TV (streaming only)

🗣️ Ways to participate:
Members of the public are welcome to:
➡ Attend and listen
➡ Register to speak on an agenda item
➡ Indicate position on an agenda item without speaking

Participation is available in person, via Zoom, or by phone.

🔗 Register to attend, to speak, or to indicate a position:
https://board.danecounty.gov/meetings/attend-meeting

📄 View the meeting agenda: https://dane.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1346873&GUID=8FB4A626-9140-4B4A-9C55-BC11BB97A912

County board meetings are open to the public, and community participation is encouraged.

06/01/2026

Last week, County Board Chair Patrick Miles joined members of the 2025–2026 Dane County Extension Youth Governance Program (YGP) cohort at the Henry Vilas Zoo for their Sustainability Safari! 🌱

Hosted by the YGP cohort in partnership with the Dane County Department of Waste + Renewables, the free public event featured hands-on activities and interactive stations focused on food waste reduction, composting, recycling, and other sustainable practices.

🏆 Chair Miles also presented certificates to YGP members in recognition of their service throughout the program year. Congratulations to this year’s cohort on a successful event and a great year of civic leadership!

🗓️ YGP members will present their Sustainability Safari project to the full county board this Thursday, June 4.

05/29/2026

A full list of Dane County meetings for the week of June 1 – 5, 2026, is available on the Legislative Information Center. For meeting details, agendas, and virtual access, visit: dane.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

05/29/2026

The Dane County Board of Supervisors has officially recognized May as Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. Stream the full meeting here: https://media.cityofmadison.com/mediasite/showcase/madison-city-channel/channel/dane-county-board-of-supervisors