I'm seeking my third term for District 6 in the 2011 general election on April 5th.

I'm honored to represent so many active, thoughtful and smart people in one of the most progressive districts in the city. I hope I can count on your support for another two-year term on April 5.

I've dealt with a lot of issues in the last two years, large and small. Here is a partial list.

• Advocated for Capitol East District as a green employment center.
• Sponsored city landbanking of Union Corners and Don Miller properties to achieve employment and housing goals in adopted land use plans.
• Initiated stakeholder discussion on how to enhance Schenk-Atwood as an arts destination and live/work neighborhood for artists.
• Engaged in multi-year planning for Central Park which will include festival space and Madison's first skatepark. Successfully advocated for an artist to be part of Central Park design effort.
• Facilitated community organizing to create two new dog parks on the East Side.
• Expanded chicken-keeping ordinance to permit renters in 1-3 flats to raise chickens.
• Assisted neighborhood efforts to reconstruct Williamson St. to be more pedestrian-friendly, with better water infiltration, more canopy trees, public art, benches and bike racks.
• Supported RTA with a focus on Bus Rapid Transit and retaining existing local service.
• Advocated to improve bike connectivity, implement bike boulevards and complete streets, and make safety improvements in District 6 and beyond.


"As MNA President, Marsha has been a problem-solver, a facilitator, advocate, and a leader - all roles an alder must perform. She knows the issues and understands the process for getting things done. Marsha is very well prepared to be District Six Alder. "

- Judy Olson, Past Alder District 6



• Spearheaded public purchase of historic Park and Pleasure Drive parcels along the Yahara River Parkway lost in the 1920s.
• Participated in Citizen Advisory Panels to discuss replacement site for contaminated Well #3 and the future of seasonal Well #8 at Olbrich.
• Supported the city's efforts to create the Madison Sustainability Center, a green incubator to be located in the Capitol East District.
• Introduced resolution to accept two Department of Energy/ARRA grants to weatherize homes and businesses.
• Received the 2011 Award for Distinguished Service for an Elected Official from the Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council in recognition of Tree Preservation ordinance and rules to protect trees during construction projects.

Feel free to contact me directly at 772-4555 (marsha@marsharummel.com), or if you would like to get involved in my campaign, contact Juscha Robinson at 239-4296 (info@marsharummel.com).

Thank you for your past, present and future support. This neighborhood helped make the person I became, and so have all of you. You're an important part of the reason why I've been able to be the leader I have been in our District, and why I want to continue to serve as your Alder.

-MR

Authorized and paid for by: Friends of Marsha Rummel, 1020 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703 Sharon Kilfoy, Treasurer