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The next regular meeting of the Dane County Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026. Learn more about your supervisors and the county board at board.danecounty.gov.

Supervisors also elected board officers for the new term:
Chair, Patrick Miles (District 34)
First Vice Chair, Yogesh Chawla (District 6)
Second Vice Chair, Richelle Andrae (District 11)
Sergeant at Arms, Henry Fries (District 5)
Sergeant at Arms, Gussie Lewis (District 22)

All 37 supervisors were sworn in during the board's organizational meeting, including five new members: Aria Trucios (District 9), Goodwill Obieze (District 16), Paula Brandmeier (District 20), Gussie Lewis (District 22), and Donald Dantzler Jr. (District 33).

The Dane County Board of Supervisors has officially begun its 2026–2028 term.

Press Releases | Dane County, Wisconsin Dane County Board Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Child Abuse Prevention Month

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, contact the Dane County Department of Human Services Child Protective Services Division at (608) 261-5437. If you or someone you know is in danger, call or text 911.

Read more here: www.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/...

If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual violence, help is available. Call or text the Dane County RCC 24-Hour Helpline at (608) 251-7273 or visit www.thercc.org for confidential support and resources.

The board recognized the vital work of local organizations, including DaneMAC, which provides trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual violence, and The Rainbow Project, which delivers early intervention and therapeutic services for young children and families who have experienced trauma.

The Dane County Board of Supervisors has officially recognized April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month through the passage of 2025 RES-428. Supervisor Richelle Andrae (District 11) read the resolution.

A full list of Dane County meetings for the week of April 20 – 24, 2026, is available on the Legislative Information Center. For meeting details, agendas, and virtual access, visit: dane.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

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

📄 View the meeting agenda: dane.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

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

🗣️ 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.

The Dane County Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, April 16, 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)

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

Together, more than 2,800 elected officials and civil service employees work to serve Dane County’s 611,149 residents and keep our communities safe, healthy, and thriving.

The county also operates and maintains key community assets like the Dane County Regional Airport, Dane County Parks, the Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Alliant Energy Center, while supporting infrastructure, sustainability, conservation, and economic development.

In Dane County, your county government delivers a wide range of services that touch daily life, from public safety and emergency response to health and human services.

Happy National County Government Month! Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has used this month to highlight the essential role counties play in serving residents across the country.

A full list of Dane County meetings for the week of April 6 – 10, 2026, is available on the Legislative Information Center. For meeting details, agendas, and virtual access, visit: dane.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Legislative Process The offical website for the Dane County Board. Find information on current supervisors, committees, boards, and commissions.

🔗 Learn more about the legislative process: board.danecounty.gov/Legislative-...

➡ If the county board approves a resolution or ordinance, the item goes to the county executive, who may sign it, veto it, or take no action (allowing it to become law). A veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the board (25 of 37 supervisors).

🗨 Most items before the board allow time for public testimony before discussion and voting amongst supervisors.

County Government 101: County Board Action & Adoption 📜

After all assigned committees have acted, legislation goes to the full county board for consideration.

The board may vote to:
✅ Approve the item
❎ Deny the item
↩ Refer it back to committee

The committee also reviews and makes recommendations on construction projects, contracts, and long-term planning for county spaces and infrastructure.

Learn more about the county board's standing committees: board.danecounty.gov/committees

➡ Supporting sustainable practices, including energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction across county facilities
➡ Serving as the county’s highway committee under Wisconsin law

➡ Providing oversight of major operations like the Dane County Regional Airport, Alliant Energy Center, Henry Vilas Zoo, and county parking ramps
➡ Managing policies related to solid waste, recycling, and renewable resources

Key responsibilities include:
➡ Overseeing county buildings, public works projects, and facility planning
➡ Reviewing transportation systems, including highways, transit planning, and parking

County Gov 101: Public Works & Transportation Committee

The Public Works & Transportation Committee (PWT) helps oversee the county’s infrastructure, facilities, and transportation systems. 🚧

A full list of Dane County meetings for the week of March 30 – April 3, 2026, is available on the Legislative Information Center. For meeting details, agendas, and virtual access, visit: dane.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

To learn more about all items considered and approved by the board, view the official meeting minutes here: dane.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

The legislative agenda outlines Dane County’s priorities at the state and federal level, including support for water quality improvements, conservation and agriculture, affordable housing, access to health care, climate action, and local control.