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   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "BOARD OF REVIEW",
   "headline": "Board of Review hears three property assessment objections",
   "summary": "The Madison Board of Review is meeting to discuss and decide on three formal objections to 2026 property assessments. The board will consider each parcel's assessed value and determine whether to uphold or adjust it. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding, not a general policy discussion.",
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   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "MONONA TERRACE COMMUNITY AND CONVENTION CENTER BOARD",
   "headline": "Monona Terrace board to review 2027 operating budget",
   "summary": "The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board is meeting to discuss the 2027 operating budget, receive reports on catering, booking pace, and finances, and hear from Destination Madison. Public comment is available, and the meeting includes standard approvals and reports.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE",
   "headline": "Committee reviews sustainability budget and 2026 work plan",
   "summary": "The Sustainable Madison Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss updates from Sustainability Champions, review the sustainability budget, and plan work for the remainder of 2026. The agenda includes a discussion of a September tour and an update from the ad-hoc Zero Waste Working Group. No binding votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "COMMON COUNCIL - DISCUSSION",
   "headline": "Council to discuss city's response to protests and Williamson & Baldwin St. reopening",
   "summary": "The Common Council is holding a discussion-only briefing on the city's approach to recent protests and the subsequent reopening of Williamson & Baldwin St. No formal action, votes, or public testimony will be taken; written comments can be sent to allalders@cityofmadison.com.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29206&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "JOINT CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE",
   "headline": "Meeting cancelled; no items to report",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Joint Campus Area Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.",
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   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "HOUSING POLICY COMMITTEE",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-10-21",
   "body": "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-11-18",
   "body": "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-12-16",
   "body": "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28556&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE",
   "headline": "ALRC to hear new liquor license applications for Historian Hotel, Madison Public Market, and more",
   "summary": "The Alcohol License Review Committee will hold public hearings on new liquor licenses for The Historian Hotel, Madison Public Market, The Oaks Lounge, and begonia. restaurant, along with requests to change license conditions for Luna's Groceries and Fya Syde Kitchen. The committee will also consider consent agenda items including temporary licenses, changes of agent, and entity reorganizations. Applications approved will go to the Common Council on September 8, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28527_A_ALCOHOL_LICENSE_REVIEW_COMMITTEE_26-08-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28527&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES COMMITTEE",
   "headline": "Committee to review Williamson Street Business Support Program budget amendment",
   "summary": "The Business and Economic Resources Committee will consider a budget amendment for the 2026 Economic Development Division Operating Budget to fund a Williamson Street Business Support Program, requiring a committee recommendation. The agenda also includes discussion items on committee training, the 2026/2027 work plan, a financial assistance dashboard, and future in-person meetings. Public comment is invited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29119_A_BUSINESS_AND_ECONOMIC_RESOURCES_COMMITTEE_26-08-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29119&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "BOARD OF REVIEW",
   "headline": "Board of Review hears three property assessment objections",
   "summary": "The Board of Review is meeting to hear three formal objections to 2026 property assessments. The board will also approve minutes from its August 12 meeting and handle any required disclosures. The agenda is otherwise limited to these items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29176_A_BOARD_OF_REVIEW_26-08-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29176&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "MADISON FOOD POLICY COUNCIL",
   "headline": "Madison Food Policy Council to review regional food system and programs",
   "summary": "The Madison Food Policy Council is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from the chair and staff. The agenda includes regular reports on regional food system planning, food access, farmland preservation, school programs, and community gardens. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting is primarily for updates and discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28668_A_MADISON_FOOD_POLICY_COUNCIL_26-08-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28668&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Urban Design Commission to review major amendment for 1001 Wisconsin Place PD",
   "summary": "The Urban Design Commission is meeting virtually to review two development proposals requiring initial/final approval: a major amendment to the planned development at 1001 Wisconsin Place and a public building for MMSD schools at 5606 Russett Road. The commission will also hear informational presentations on two mixed-use buildings in Urban Design Districts. Public comment is accepted via email or by registering to speak.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28790_A_URBAN_DESIGN_COMMISSION_26-08-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28790&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "HABITAT STEWARDSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE (Parks)",
   "headline": "Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee to review Turville Point Conservation Park plan",
   "summary": "The Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee of the Madison Parks Division is meeting virtually to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, hear public comment, and receive an informational overview of the Habitat Management Plan for Turville Point Conservation Park. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the main agenda item is informational only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29178_A_HABITAT_STEWARDSHIP_SUBCOMMITTEE_%28Parks%29_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29178&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "FACILITIES PROGRAMS AND FEES SUBCOMMITTEE (Parks)",
   "headline": "Parks subcommittee to review 2027 fee structures for athletic, recreation, shelter, watercraft",
   "summary": "The Facilities, Programs and Fees Subcommittee is meeting virtually to review and recommend approval of several 2027 fee structures for city parks programs. Items include athletic reservations, recreation services, shelter reservations, and watercraft/mooring permits, all to be referred to the Board of Park Commissioners. The Warner Park Community Recreation Center fee structure is deferred to a later meeting. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28673_A_FACILITIES_PROGRAMS_AND_FEES_SUBCOMMITTEE_%28Parks%29_26-08-17_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28673&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-14",
   "body": "POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Police and Fire Commission members attend fire department recognition event",
   "summary": "The commission is attending a celebration for special recognition and promotions within the Madison Fire Department. A quorum of the commission may be present at this event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29055_A_POLICE_AND_FIRE_COMMISSION_26-08-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29055&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29044&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY",
   "headline": "CDA to consider HUD application to demolish 60-unit Gay Braxton housing",
   "summary": "The Community Development Authority board will vote on several resolutions, including accepting a $1.2 million city loan for Monona Shores Apartments, awarding contracts for painting and boiler replacements, and discussing a HUD application to demolish the 60-unit Gay Braxton public housing development. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Dane County for Housing Choice Voucher referrals and receive a report on housing operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28865_A_COMMUNITY_DEVELOPMENT_AUTHORITY_26-08-13_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28865&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss opening of new men's shelter",
   "summary": "The Equal Opportunities Commission will discuss updates on the opening of a new men's shelter, plan the 2026 Rev. James C. Wright Award ceremony, and hear reports from the alder and EOD manager. Public comment is invited, and the meeting is held virtually.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29045_A_EQUAL_OPPORTUNITIES_COMMISSION_26-08-13_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29045&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS",
   "headline": "Park board to approve $125K CDBG for North East Area Plan projects",
   "summary": "The Board of Park Commissioners will consider approving a $125,000 federal Community Development Block Grant allocation for neighborhood improvement projects in the North East Area Plan, and will also vote on a Friends of Kettle Pond Conservation Park application. The board will receive informational presentations on the Olbrich Botanical Society's interpretive plan, Garver Feed Mill operations, and Southeast Area Park development plans. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28684_A_BOARD_OF_PARK_COMMISSIONERS_26-08-12_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28684_M_BOARD_OF_PARK_COMMISSIONERS_26-08-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28684&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE",
   "headline": "Madison Public Safety Review Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Public Safety Review Committee was cancelled. The agenda lists standard items such as approval of minutes, early public comment, and reports from the police and fire departments, but no substantive decisions or discussions will occur.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28854_A_PUBLIC_SAFETY_REVIEW_COMMITTEE_26-08-12_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28854&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Transportation Commission to approve contracts for corridor safety studies and road planning",
   "summary": "The Transportation Commission will consider three contracts for transportation planning and safety work, including corridor safety studies and demonstration projects, and planning for East Washington Avenue and Schroeder Rd. They will also review annual reports from the Department of Transportation and Metro Transit, and discuss a project on Milwaukee Street. The meeting is virtual, with public comment available by registration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28972_A_TRANSPORTATION_COMMISSION_26-08-12_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28972&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "BOARD OF REVIEW",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29175_A_BOARD_OF_REVIEW_26-08-12_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29175&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "HABITAT STEWARDSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE (Parks)",
   "headline": "Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee meeting cancelled and rescheduled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee has been cancelled and rescheduled to August 18, 2026. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and disclosures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28838_A_HABITAT_STEWARDSHIP_SUBCOMMITTEE_%28Parks%29_26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28838&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "PLAN COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Plan Commission to consider land transfer to Dane County and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Madison Plan Commission will hold a virtual meeting on August 10, 2026, to consider a land conveyance to Dane County, a zoning change for properties on Mineral Point Road and Genomic Drive, and a conditional use for a new Sennett Middle School building. The agenda also includes routine business, public comment, and a report on recent council actions and upcoming matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28724_A_PLAN_COMMISSION_26-08-10_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28724_M_PLAN_COMMISSION_26-08-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28724&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Police and Fire Commission to consider firefighter promotions and police chief's promotion recommendation",
   "summary": "The Madison Police and Fire Commission will meet virtually to consider final recommendations for promoting six firefighters to Apparatus Engineer, effective August 17, 2026, and to review the police chief's preliminary promotion recommendation. The agenda also includes status updates on hiring processes, retirements, resignations, and disciplinary matters for both departments, plus a request to schedule a special meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28994_A_POLICE_AND_FIRE_COMMISSION_26-08-10_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28994&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD",
   "headline": "Library board to vote on $50,000 gift cap, event pricing, and policy changes",
   "summary": "The Madison Public Library Board will consider a blanket authorization to accept gifts up to $50,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, approve 2027 event and 2028 wedding pricing for the Central Library, and ratify the 2027 Intersystem Resource Library Agreement with the Southwest Library System. The board will also discuss a statement on HR 7661 and proposed changes to the Behavior, Unattended Minor, and Ban Appeal Policies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28653_A_MADISON_PUBLIC_LIBRARY_BOARD_26-08-06_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28653_M_MADISON_PUBLIC_LIBRARY_BOARD_26-08-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28653&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on $1.425M in grants for housing and neighborhood projects",
   "summary": "The Madison Community Development Block Grant Committee will meet virtually to decide on allocating up to $125,000 in federal CDBG funds for neighborhood improvements in Districts 3, 12, 17, and 18, and up to $1,300,000 in City Affordable Housing Funds for energy efficiency upgrades at Monona Shores Apartments and CDA 95-1 “The Reservoir” in Districts 6 and 14. The meeting also includes a shelter update, work plan review, and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28887_A_COMMUNITY_DEVELOPMENT_BLOCK_GRANT_COMMITTEE_26-08-06_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28887_M_COMMUNITY_DEVELOPMENT_BLOCK_GRANT_COMMITTEE_26-08-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28887&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Affirmative Action Commission to debrief 2025 50K hearing, discuss vacancies",
   "summary": "The Affirmative Action Commission will meet virtually to debrief the 2025 50K hearing, discuss commission vacancies, and review equity analysis and landmark review. The meeting includes reports from the Common Council, the Director of Civil Rights, and the Affirmative Action Division Manager on personnel, contract compliance, and construction projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29071_A_AFFIRMATIVE_ACTION_COMMISSION_26-08-06_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29071&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "PERSONNEL BOARD",
   "headline": "Personnel Board to consider police and fire department position changes",
   "summary": "The Personnel Board will discuss recreating specific staff positions within the Police and Fire departments. The board will also receive updates on a compensation study and a report on position studies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29173_A_PERSONNEL_BOARD_26-08-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29173_M_PERSONNEL_BOARD_26-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29173&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "BOARD OF REVIEW",
   "headline": "Board of Review to hear objections to 2026 property assessments",
   "summary": "The Madison Board of Review will meet to discuss written objections to the 2026 property assessments issued by the city assessor. The board will review three specific parcels with high-value objections and consider public input on fairness and unintended consequences of assessments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29170_A_BOARD_OF_REVIEW_26-08-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/29170_M_BOARD_OF_REVIEW_26-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=29170&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $1.17M in infrastructure contracts and land transfers",
   "summary": "The Madison Board of Public Works will decide on multiple construction and engineering contracts, including $720,000 for East Washington Avenue improvements and $450,000 for citywide intersection safety upgrades. The board will also consider transferring a 50-foot land strip to Dane County for airport parking lot expansion and approve several private development-related public improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://madison.legistar1.com/madison/meetings/2026/8/28606_A_BOARD_OF_PUBLIC_WORKS_26-08-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://madison.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=28606&GID=205&G=D66739FE-4C3C-468C-A9F0-0198EFAA8EF8"
  }
 ]
}