Plans and Progress

We need clarity about what plans in Madison matter. Just because it makes it on paper and is "adopted by Council" does not mean it will be built. This…

May 18 • Josh Olson

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April 2026

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

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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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