Enjoyiana Nururdin

Madison

Local Government Reporter at The Cap Times

Articles

Ald. Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford will stay on Madison City Council

2 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

Ald. Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, who suspended her campaign but was reelected anyway April 1, plans to continue representing District 15 on Madison’s City Council. Martinez-Rutherford had suspended her campaign to focus on personal reasons, including finding affordable housing on the east side and prioritizing her health, she said at a press conference Tuesday morning.
Madison Metro leader on BRT lessons, driver attacks, exiting agency

2 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

Justin Stuehrenberg, who oversees Madison's public bus services, is leaving his position at the end of next month. He joined Metro Transit at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and has led several major projects, including the rollout of a new bus rapid transit system, a new satellite facility on Hansen Road and a $40 million renovation of the main garage. Stuehrenberg said he looks forward to spending time with his family this summer and will start with a consulting firm in the fall.
Nino Amato may seek recount after losing City Council race by 9 votes

2 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

In a contested race for Madison’s City Council this spring, the unofficial election results show Ald. John Guequierre defeating challenger Nino Amato in District 19. But with only nine votes separating the candidates, Amato told the Cap Times he plans to pursue a recount of the ballots. Even if that recount shows more votes for Amato than the incumbent, Amato may still be ineligible to take office as the west side district’s alder, though.
She dropped out of a Madison City Council race. Voters elected her anyway.

3 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

This spring election in an east side Madison district, Ald. Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford faced a challenger, small business owner Ryan Koglin. Despite suspending her campaign, though, voters reelected Martinez-Rutherford by more than 200 votes, according to the unofficial results with 100% of precincts reporting. Martinez-Rutherford was first elected to Madison's City Council two years ago and became the first transgender woman to be elected to the council.
She abandoned a Madison City Council race. Voters elected her anyway.

3 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

This spring election in an east side Madison district, Ald. Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford faced a challenger, small business owner Ryan Koglin. Despite suspending her campaign, though, voters reelected Martinez-Rutherford by more than 200 votes, according to the unofficial results with 100% of precincts reporting. Martinez-Rutherford was first elected to Madison's City Council two years ago and became the first transgender woman to be elected to the council.
Madison City Council election results are in. Here's where races stand

3 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

Editor's note: This article was updated after all precincts were reporting election results. In Madison's 20 City Council elections, the results are now all in. Late Tuesday night, precincts had yet to report results in two contested races. Here's where the elections stand according to the Dane County Clerk's Office:District 1The incumbent John Duncan was reelected as District 1's alder.
Most Madison City Council races are decided. Here's where things stand

3 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

In Madison's 20 City Council elections Tuesday, the results are almost all in. Late Tuesday night, precincts had yet to report results in two contested races. Here's where the elections stand:District 1The incumbent John Duncan was reelected as District 1's alder. Duncan was first elected to represent part of the far west side two years ago and brings years of health care and legal experience.
‘Madison Madness’ bracket puts city priorities in competition

3 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

Pick one, Madison: groceries or health care. Restaurants or schools/child care. Convenient transit or on-street parking. City of Madison planners want to narrow down local priorities as they plot “a potential future vision for the city.” What do Madisonians value more, walking trails or athletic facilities? More density or new neighborhoods? Local shops or nearby libraries?
Trump administration could block home upgrades for Madison families

4 weeks ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

In early January, the city announced its Sustainability Department was awarded a $20 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency toward community sustainability outreach, home energy upgrades and reducing utility bills in lower-income households. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway expressed gratitude to the Biden administration for investing in the residential climate change initiative.
Dane Dems drops endorsement of Madison alder for opposing censure

1 month ago | captimes.com | Enjoyiana Nururdin

Two years ago, when Isadore Knox Jr. and Noah Lieberman campaigned to represent a south side district on Madison’s City Council, the county Democratic Party endorsed both candidates. But this year, the party is only endorsing Lieberman. Party chair Alexia Sabor said the shift stems from Knox’s response to a high-profile council resolution last year that censured Ald. Charles Myadze over allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.