Council approves 2017 budget, funding restorative justice programs, police station

After two days of deliberation, the Madison City Council on Tuesday approved a $369 million capital and $300 million operating budget for 2017, which includes funding for the public market, the Midtown Police Station and restorative justice programs. After some tense disagreement over planning and construction, city council eventually voted 17-3 a budget amendment providing $13.1 million of … Continue reading Council approves 2017 budget, funding restorative justice programs, police station