Vote for Madison (Strongest Town Contest)

My last plea as West Allis' mayor, teachers, and students vote.

Apr 2 • Josh Olson

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March 2026

A Midwest Miracle

The four remaining "Strongest Town" contestants are from the Midwest. I think there's a reason for that beyond how bracket voting works.

Mar 23 • Josh Olson

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Walk (and bike) your main streets

Why Regent Street really should rethink the value of parking at the expense of space for non-drivers

Mar 10 • Josh Olson

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Madison is the Strongest Town

Why you should vote for my city in the annual Strongest Town contest

Mar 3 • Josh Olson

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January 2026

It Takes Two to Tango - Letter to the Editor (Cap Times)

Madison's "uniparty" isn't as united as it seems, but Paul Fanlund should consider offering serious compromises rather than complain that his vision…

Jan 14 • Josh Olson

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December 2025

Gilmore girls: my fictional Strongest Town

Stars Hollow is a sought after nostalgic piece of Americana that more communities could realize if they were just as willing as the characters to build…

Dec 29, 2025 • Josh Olson

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More trials! (I'm looking at you Regent Street)

Willy Street is without peak-hour lanes because Madisonians said enough with the consultants and City Staff made it happen

Dec 12, 2025 • Josh Olson

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Madison is pro-people, not anti-car

Just because you want to conveniently drive without traffic doesn't make it solid policy

Dec 3, 2025 • Josh Olson

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November 2025

AI, Data Centers, and Our State

What the growing data center economy means to me, a Wisconsin resident planning for the future.

Nov 15, 2025 • Josh Olson

September 2025

Is leaving Camp Randall at halftime okay?

A blood drive, a carbonated water that doesn't suck, and Wisconsin Football student tickets, all in a first attempt at a Madison round up.

Sep 23, 2025 • Josh Olson

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Trials are good and we should do more

Madison's Transportation Commission approved a rapid response traffic initiative that could potentially make Willy Street safer and provide a template…

Sep 10, 2025 • Josh Olson

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August 2025

I hosted a Crash Analysis Studio for Madison

Taking "no person should be the second person to die on a dangerous street" to heart

Aug 31, 2025 • Josh Olson

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