Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the seat of Dane County. As of July 1, 2017, Madison's estimated population of 255,214 made it the second-largest city in Wisconsin. Madison is known for its commitment to livability and sustainability, yet not all people, families and neighborhoods share in this experience. Local data show that people of color, people with disabilities and people from low-income backgrounds fare far worse than many other city residents in areas like educational attainment, income, health outcomes and housing affordability and quality. Our focus on racial equity will allow us to address Madison’s most persistent inequities while supporting a sustained shift towards fairer practices throughout our institutions that will ultimately benefit all.

