Madison Alder District 6
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Davy Mayer
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1. How would you evaluate your city’s current efforts to increase the amount of affordable housing? Are there additional steps the city should take to address this issue?
2. How should your city balance the need for development with other concerns, such as public safety, traffic, historic preservation, and conservation of natural areas?
3. What do you see as the top priorities your constituents have for the city council and how would you address them?
4. Describe your specific experience (educational, occupational, civic, and community) that prepares you to effectively address your priorities.
Home municipality
Madison
Home ZIP code
53704
We have made great strides in the last year to pass Housing Forward initiatives, made up of several new ordinances and ordinance changes that will offer more options for development. In my district, increased options for ADUs will allow for a gentle increase in density in areas dominated by single-family homes. The upcoming Comprehensive Plan Review will offer more opportunities to send clear signals to developers where housing can and should be built.
Zoning is the tool we use to plan for our city's future. We designate park space, enable historic districts and mark out bike and pedestrian infrastructure to enhance connections and public safety. Within this framework, it is clear where development or preservation is the goal. I'm also a big believer in the neighborhood review process. Neighbor input is vital to making good development proposals great and identifying issues that developers might overlook. The neighborhood associations that are a part of District 6 (CNI, MNA, TLNA, SASY) have all been welcoming partners in this effort.
More housing, particularly affordable housing, while maintaining historic districts and all the wonderful amenities that attract people to Madison. Maintaining and expanding both BRT and regular bus routes, along with bike and pedestrian connections. Supporting services for our homeless neighbors to give them a way out of poverty and a chance at a better life. Preservation and expansion of the urban tree canopy and support for our many parks. All of these things are addressed by supportive legislation and adequate funding.
While I've only been alder for less than a year, I've been involved in the community and neighborhoods for a very long time. I served as Vice President of the SASY Neighborhood Association for the four years immediately previous to becoming alder. Before that I was on the executive board of Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc, serving as President for three years. I've also served as an election official and Chief Inspector for fifteen years and have a commitment to free and fair elections.
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