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DMI announces Common Council endorsements

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Downtown Madison Inc. (DMI) on Wednesday announced its endorsements for the 2025 city of Madison Common Council, with the spring election taking place on April 1.

DMI’s Board of Directors evaluated candidates based on their alignment with DMI’s mission to create an economically strong, inclusive, equitable, and vibrant downtown Madison. Its endorsed candidates include:

  • District 1 — John Duncan (incumbent);

  • District 2 — Will Ochowicz;

  • District 3 — Derek Field (incumbent);

  • District 4 — Mike Verveer (incumbent);

  • District 5 — Regina Vidaver (incumbent);

  • District 6 — Davy Mayer;

  • District 7 — Badri Lankella;

  • District 8 — GR Govindarajan (incumbent);

  • District 10 — Yannette Figueroa Cole (incumbent);

  • District 11 — Bill Tishler (incumbent);

  • District 13 — Tag Evers (incumbent);

  • District 14 — Isadore Knox (incumbent);

  • District 15 — Ryan Koglin;

  • District 16 — Sean O’Brien;

  • District 17 — Sabrina Madison (incumbent);

  • District 18 — Carmella Glenn;

  • District 19 — John Guequierre (incumbent); and

  • District 20 — Barbara Harrington-McKinney (incumbent)

All general election Common Council candidates were given the opportunity to participate in an endorsement interview with members of the DMI Board of Directors and/or Government Relations Committee. These interviews were guided by the priorities and objectives outlined in the DMI Strategic Plan.

To find information on where and how to vote and to view a sample ballot, click here.

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