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2026-10-20 - Common Council Executive Committee

Summary

Built from the official minutes (marked draft) and the posted agenda. No video is posted, so there is no transcript or timing.

  • Called to order at 4:33 PM; adjourned at 4:50 PM.
  • Eight members present: President Madison, Glenn, Lankella, Ochowicz, Zhang, Lieberman, Guequierre and Vidaver. Also present: the City Attorney and Alder Field.
  • Prior minutes approved on a motion by Glenn, seconded by Lieberman (voice vote).
  • Public comment item listed; no speakers recorded.
  • No disclosures or recusals.
  • Adjournment moved by Glenn, seconded by Guequierre.

Independent Police Monitor Termination

  • Status update on the President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department use of deadly force, de-escalation and body-worn camera policies and procedures: Alder Guequierre presented the workgroup's progress. No action taken.

Other business

  • Status update on the boards, commissions and committees administration project: Legislative Analyst Isaac Matthias presented an overview of efforts to comply with the federal rule on the accessibility of web content.
  • Future agenda items for 2026-2027: President Madison suggested a Common Council support research project update, development applications (tax incremental financing and related topics), and public safety and community-based partners.

Agenda

Pre-council committee business; see agenda.

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