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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2023 · 20 MIN

Does This City Ordinance Spark Joy?

from City Cast Madison · host City Cast

Every year, the Madison City Council adds new city ordinances to the books. More rules, more things made illegal. There are 45 chapters of them, regulating everything from liquor licenses to signs.  But every so often, someone comes along with an eye toward clean up. Someone who looks through the pages and pages of city laws… and finds the outdated, ridiculous or potentially discriminatory ones that need to go.  Meet Grant Foster, a city alder representing Madison’s near east side. Aka, the Marie Kondo of local law.  And yes, we are here to ask, “Does this city ordinance spark joy?”  Also in this episode: 🇺🇸 It’s Election Day! Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  🗳️ Look up where to vote.  🔍 See what’s on your ballot. 📣 Sound off on the state budget on Wednesday at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Every year, the Madison City Council adds new city ordinances to the books. More rules, more things made illegal. There are 45 chapters of them, regulating everything from liquor licenses to signs.  But every so often, someone comes along with an eye toward clean up. Someone who looks through the pages and pages of city laws… and finds the outdated, ridiculous or potentially discriminatory ones that need to go.  Meet Grant Foster, a city alder representing Madison’s near east side. Aka, the Marie Kondo of local law.  And yes, we are here to ask, “Does this city ordinance spark joy?”  Also in this episode: 🇺🇸 It’s Election Day! Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  🗳️ Look up where to vote.  🔍 See what’s on your ballot. 📣 Sound off on the state budget on Wednesday at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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