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Madison Common Council

Madison Common Council

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Madison Common Council is a city council of the legislative branch of the government of the City of Madison in Wisconsin. The Madison Common Council consists of 20 alderpersons[1] elected from 20 districts who serve two-year terms.[2] The Common Council considers ordinances and resolutions whose subject matter includes traffic codes, taxes and housing regulations, among other issues. The Council's presiding officer is the Mayor of Madison, who chairs meetings.[3]

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^ = Former Common Council President

Salary

Council Members currently receive $12,692 a year in base salary, the Council Vice President receives $13,692, and the Council President receives $15,444.[4]

Notable former members

References

  1. [1]
    "Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 62". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  2. [2]
    "Run for Council - Council Members - Common Council - City of Madison, Wisconsin". www.cityofmadison.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  3. [3]
    "List of officers of the City of Madison (Appendix A of Madison Code of Ordinances)". library.municode.com. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  4. [4]
    by Bryna Godar, The Capital Times 2014
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