Mayor Urges End to Protest Encampment | Madison News

Madison’s mayor is calling for the peaceful dismantling of the protest encampment at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets, where demonstrators have gathered since Corey Ruiz’s fatal police shooting. While acknowledging the memorial space has grown and honoring Ruiz’s family’s desire for a lasting tribute, she warns that the occupation endangers public safety, disrupts neighborhood life, and hinders emergency services. The Wisconsin Department of Justice leads the independent investigation into Ruiz’s death, with Madison PD cooperating. The mayor urges protesters to voluntarily clear the area to restore traffic flow, support local businesses, and connect with existing reform organizations — while also directing unhoused individuals to the new Bartillon men’s shelter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac6bf0d7a93a3844