Derek Field

District 3 Alder, City of Madison Common Council. Policy and data analyst @ UW-Madison. Wanderer from Blue Mounds WI. Views are my own.

[Mary L Trump @MaryLTrump]

This, my friends, is what they call a mic drop.
#PresidentHarris2024

[Asbestos Insulation Enthusiast @rustbeltenjoyer]

Fewer things changed my perspective on the reality of American cities than the realization that they weren't built for the car, but demolished for it.

(Interstate highway construction in Kansas City MO, 1957)

[Maria Shriver @mariashriver]

My heart is breaking for President Biden. If the rumors are true, let’s be compassionate. A good man who has devoted his life to serving his country. Regardless of your party, this is a human moment. This is as tough as it gets.

[Martin Chorzempa 马永哲 @ChorzempaMartin]

Chips Act is attracting insane amount of investment. US is now on pace to add more investment in electronics manufacturing construction this year alone as it did TOTAL from 1996 until passage of the chips act in 2020 (funding not yet secured then, but investment started)

[Steve Rattner @SteveRattner]

Both wage growth and inflation vary from state to state, with some faring far better than others. @Morning_Joe

[Trevor Acorn 🔰🌹🇺🇸🌎 @trevoracorn]

National debt is one of those issues that has been overblown by conservatives my entire life. It’s basically been a non-issue for at least 40 years.

But not any more.

[The Capital Times @CapTimes]

Opinion | City budget woes are exactly what Republicans want https://t.co/WlMHyrqFpY

[Dan Shafer @DanRShafer]

This is WILD.

[Derek Field @dw_field]

"Public transit ridership won't recover until cities get serious about building housing near new rail [transit] lines https://t.co/q5wb75KIHO" via @citylab

[Zenz @theRealZenz]

Alder Field moves to place on file. Says it is not consistent with the adopted plans, quotes the staff report. Thinks it violates the conditional use standard to that it interferes with development of area. It will impede walkability with lines of cars.
https://t.co/xTidCTX3Uj

[City of Madison Engineering Division @MadisonEngr]

Take a virtual tour of the stormwater ponds and greenways managed by our Stormwater Utility!

https://t.co/bnbL2WFQbQ

[ProPublica @propublica]

A few weeks before our investigation into HomeVestors of America came out, the “We Buy Ugly Houses” company’s leadership called an online meeting for its 1,100+ franchisees.

The purpose of that meeting: Teach franchisees how to push back on our story. 🧵👇👇

[Robin Palm, AICP ([email protected]) @BourbonPlanner]

👀👀

This is the "hey local governments overrun by NIMBYs, this is why you can't have nice things" bill.

[City of Madison Common Council @MadCityCouncil]

Common Council staff and alders show their support to City of Madison, Wisconsin Government staff receiving #TeamCity awards! Congratulations and we look forward to seeing next months winners! #PublicServiceWeek

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

Representative Zephyr has been silenced by the Republican supermajority for the remainder of the legislative session. She will lose all speaking privileges and will vote online.

All for standing and holding her microphone high after being silenced for 3 days.

[@victoryinstitute on bluesky @VictoryInst]

Montana's LGBTQ+ state Reps. @Kim_AbbottMT, Donavon Hawk, @Howell4HD95 all voted in solidarity with @ZoAndBehold.

Still, the motion to censure her passes on a party line vote. This is a huge mistake.

Our statement, in partnership with @glaad: https://t.co/ba9ALEj6TB

[Madison WI Clerk @MadisonWIClerk]

Absentee stats for the @CityofMadison as of 4/3/23 at 9:20am:

▶️Absentee ballots issued: 42,149
▶️Absentee ballots returned: 35,933
▶️In-person absentee (early) voters: 16,617
▶️Total registered voters: 191,428

#MadisonVotes #BeAVoter

[Madison WI Clerk @MadisonWIClerk]

Absentee stats for the @CityofMadison as of 4/1/23 at 9:50am:

▶️Absentee ballots issued: 39,907
▶️Absentee ballots returned: 32,180
▶️In-person absentee (early) voters: 14,303
▶️Total registered voters: 191,434

#MadisonVotes #BeAVoter

[Madison WI Clerk @MadisonWIClerk]

Absentee stats for the @CityofMadison as of 3/31/23 at 8:30am:

▶️Absentee ballots issued: 37,779
▶️Absentee ballots returned: 28,649
▶️In-person absentee (early) voters: 12,140
▶️Total registered voters: 191,340

#MadisonVotes #BeAVoter