County Executive Melissa Agard
@melissaagard.bsky.social
Mom to 4 Sons, Dane County Executive
Exciting news for Dane County!
This week I was proud to announce the formation of a County Property Utilization Workgroup - a new initiative to take a hard look at every piece of county-owned land and facility, and ask: Are we using them smartly, efficiently, and in the public’s best interest?
This week I was proud to announce the formation of a County Property Utilization Workgroup - a new initiative to take a hard look at every piece of county-owned land and facility, and ask: Are we using them smartly, efficiently, and in the public’s best interest?
www.hngnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Exciting news for Dane County!
This week I was proud to announce the formation of a County Property Utilization Workgroup - a new initiative to take a hard look at every piece of county-owned land and facility, and ask: Are we using them smartly, efficiently, and in the public’s best interest?
This week I was proud to announce the formation of a County Property Utilization Workgroup - a new initiative to take a hard look at every piece of county-owned land and facility, and ask: Are we using them smartly, efficiently, and in the public’s best interest?
🚨 Overdose Spike Alert in Dane County 🚨
Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued an alert after five confirmed overdose calls in just two days. We don’t yet know if there’s a change in the local drug supply but this is a public health emergency.
Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued an alert after five confirmed overdose calls in just two days. We don’t yet know if there’s a change in the local drug supply but this is a public health emergency.
July 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🚨 Overdose Spike Alert in Dane County 🚨
Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued an alert after five confirmed overdose calls in just two days. We don’t yet know if there’s a change in the local drug supply but this is a public health emergency.
Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued an alert after five confirmed overdose calls in just two days. We don’t yet know if there’s a change in the local drug supply but this is a public health emergency.
I had the opportunity to join City Cast Madison to talk about part of our history that’s often hidden in plain sight: racial covenants in property deeds. While they’re no longer legally enforceable, they still appear in thousands of property records today.
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Do You Live in A House With A Racial Covenant? - City Cast Madison
If you rent or own a house in the Madison area, your home may have a discriminatory racial covenant in its deed. Dane Co...
madison.citycast.fm
July 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I had the opportunity to join City Cast Madison to talk about part of our history that’s often hidden in plain sight: racial covenants in property deeds. While they’re no longer legally enforceable, they still appear in thousands of property records today.
🎧 madison.citycast.fm/podcasts/do-...
🎧 madison.citycast.fm/podcasts/do-...
In Dane County, we believe true independence means freedom from hatred and division. And it means standing up for one another when those freedoms are threatened.
Read my full op-ed below 👇
Read my full op-ed below 👇
Opinion | This Independence Day, let's recommit to our values
Melissa Agard: In Dane County we support free and fair elections, reproductive rights, refugees and immigrants, clean energy, and safe communities.
captimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In Dane County, we believe true independence means freedom from hatred and division. And it means standing up for one another when those freedoms are threatened.
Read my full op-ed below 👇
Read my full op-ed below 👇
Dane County values its strong relationship with labor. We know progress doesn’t happen without the skilled hands and sharp minds of union workers and contractors.
This week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Building Trades Labor Management Breakfast.
This week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Building Trades Labor Management Breakfast.
June 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Dane County values its strong relationship with labor. We know progress doesn’t happen without the skilled hands and sharp minds of union workers and contractors.
This week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Building Trades Labor Management Breakfast.
This week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Building Trades Labor Management Breakfast.
Did you know that thousands of homes in Dane County still contain remnants of legally void – but deeply harmful racial covenants written into their property deeds?
While these discriminatory restrictions are no longer legally enforceable, they still exist in official records.
While these discriminatory restrictions are no longer legally enforceable, they still exist in official records.
Dane County Executive Melissa Agard: How Dane County is taking action on racial covenants
Did you know that thousands of homes in Dane County still contain remnants of legally void - but deeply harmful racial covenants written into their property deeds?
These covenants, which date back to...
madison365.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Did you know that thousands of homes in Dane County still contain remnants of legally void – but deeply harmful racial covenants written into their property deeds?
While these discriminatory restrictions are no longer legally enforceable, they still exist in official records.
While these discriminatory restrictions are no longer legally enforceable, they still exist in official records.
Highway M is officially open!
This week, I joined local and state partners to cut the ribbon on the completed County Highway M Improvement Project—one of the most important infrastructure investments in Dane County in recent years.
This week, I joined local and state partners to cut the ribbon on the completed County Highway M Improvement Project—one of the most important infrastructure investments in Dane County in recent years.
In Westport, highway and local officials celebrate end to Hwy. M project
In the fall of 2017, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced a commitment in the upcoming budget to a Hwy. M engineering study with an eye toward improving congestion and
www.hngnews.com
June 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Highway M is officially open!
This week, I joined local and state partners to cut the ribbon on the completed County Highway M Improvement Project—one of the most important infrastructure investments in Dane County in recent years.
This week, I joined local and state partners to cut the ribbon on the completed County Highway M Improvement Project—one of the most important infrastructure investments in Dane County in recent years.
Did you know?
Thousands of property deeds in Dane County still contain racially restrictive language, remnants of a discriminatory past that shaped who was welcome in our communities. While these racial covenants are no longer legally enforceable, their legacy persists.
Thousands of property deeds in Dane County still contain racially restrictive language, remnants of a discriminatory past that shaped who was welcome in our communities. While these racial covenants are no longer legally enforceable, their legacy persists.
June 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Did you know?
Thousands of property deeds in Dane County still contain racially restrictive language, remnants of a discriminatory past that shaped who was welcome in our communities. While these racial covenants are no longer legally enforceable, their legacy persists.
Thousands of property deeds in Dane County still contain racially restrictive language, remnants of a discriminatory past that shaped who was welcome in our communities. While these racial covenants are no longer legally enforceable, their legacy persists.
Join me in the 25 for 25 Parks Challenge!
Dane County Exec. Melissa Agard kicks off '25 for 25' parks challenge
COTTAGE GROVE (WKOW) -- Dane County Executive Melissa Agard kicked off the "25 for 25" Dane County Parks Challenge Friday.
www.wkow.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Join me in the 25 for 25 Parks Challenge!
✈️ As County Executive, I’m working to secure international designation for @msnairport.bsky.social, not just for convenience, but for our economy. Global connections mean more tourism, more business, and more opportunity for our region. Let’s take Dane County to the world. 🌍 #FlyLocalFlyGlobal
Agard wants Dane County airport to offer international flights
County Executive Melissa Agard wants to hire Mark Papko as airport director. One of his first priorities would be securing an international designation.
captimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
✈️ As County Executive, I’m working to secure international designation for @msnairport.bsky.social, not just for convenience, but for our economy. Global connections mean more tourism, more business, and more opportunity for our region. Let’s take Dane County to the world. 🌍 #FlyLocalFlyGlobal
Getting outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our health, our families, and our connection to this beautiful place we call home. I recently spoke with Spectrum News about why our state and county parks matter so much to me—and to the people of Dane County. 🌳☀️
In Focus: Agard discusses importance of state parks
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spectrumnews1.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Getting outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our health, our families, and our connection to this beautiful place we call home. I recently spoke with Spectrum News about why our state and county parks matter so much to me—and to the people of Dane County. 🌳☀️
📣 Join me for my upcoming Budget Listening Session!
I want to hear directly from you—your ideas, your priorities, and your concerns.
📅 Wednesday, June 4th
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Alliant Energy Center
Your voice matters. Let’s build the future of Dane County—together.
I want to hear directly from you—your ideas, your priorities, and your concerns.
📅 Wednesday, June 4th
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Alliant Energy Center
Your voice matters. Let’s build the future of Dane County—together.
May 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📣 Join me for my upcoming Budget Listening Session!
I want to hear directly from you—your ideas, your priorities, and your concerns.
📅 Wednesday, June 4th
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Alliant Energy Center
Your voice matters. Let’s build the future of Dane County—together.
I want to hear directly from you—your ideas, your priorities, and your concerns.
📅 Wednesday, June 4th
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Alliant Energy Center
Your voice matters. Let’s build the future of Dane County—together.
It's time to renovate the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Together we can provide generations of people here in Dane County with core memories, amazing experiences, and an economic driver for our region.
Renovate the Dane County Coliseum? Agard moves to save events venue
County Executive Melissa Agard says the decades-old Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center needs to be a more functional, welcoming space.
captimes.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It's time to renovate the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Together we can provide generations of people here in Dane County with core memories, amazing experiences, and an economic driver for our region.
The rich, diverse AAPI communities in Dane County add to our collective culture & strength.
This weekend the first ever AMASIAN celebration took place -bringing together cultures, art, food, small businesses, & joy.
This weekend the first ever AMASIAN celebration took place -bringing together cultures, art, food, small businesses, & joy.
May 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The rich, diverse AAPI communities in Dane County add to our collective culture & strength.
This weekend the first ever AMASIAN celebration took place -bringing together cultures, art, food, small businesses, & joy.
This weekend the first ever AMASIAN celebration took place -bringing together cultures, art, food, small businesses, & joy.
I had the chance to help lead a tour of the Dane County Landfill this week, and it was a powerful reminder of how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand.
Grateful to our Department of Waste & Renewables for their vision and leadership. 🌱
Grateful to our Department of Waste & Renewables for their vision and leadership. 🌱
Innovation on display: Tours at the Dane County Landfill
Of all the things that go to a landfill, one not often seen is a bus full of Dane County residents.
www.hngnews.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I had the chance to help lead a tour of the Dane County Landfill this week, and it was a powerful reminder of how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand.
Grateful to our Department of Waste & Renewables for their vision and leadership. 🌱
Grateful to our Department of Waste & Renewables for their vision and leadership. 🌱
📍 Waunakee, Wisconsin
📅 Day Without Childcare Press Conference
To childcare providers: thank you for being the workforce behind the workforce.
To parents: your voices are powerful—keep sharing your stories.
And to everyone who believes in a stronger, more equitable future: let’s keep fighting.
📅 Day Without Childcare Press Conference
To childcare providers: thank you for being the workforce behind the workforce.
To parents: your voices are powerful—keep sharing your stories.
And to everyone who believes in a stronger, more equitable future: let’s keep fighting.
May 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
📍 Waunakee, Wisconsin
📅 Day Without Childcare Press Conference
To childcare providers: thank you for being the workforce behind the workforce.
To parents: your voices are powerful—keep sharing your stories.
And to everyone who believes in a stronger, more equitable future: let’s keep fighting.
📅 Day Without Childcare Press Conference
To childcare providers: thank you for being the workforce behind the workforce.
To parents: your voices are powerful—keep sharing your stories.
And to everyone who believes in a stronger, more equitable future: let’s keep fighting.
Dane County is proud to lead efforts to cut food waste, expand composting, and grow food equity. 🌱♻️
How you can reduce food waste in Dane County
Compostable food scraps can be left at farmers’ markets, the Dane County landfill and starting this summer, at five “Scrap Stops” in the Madison area.
captimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Dane County is proud to lead efforts to cut food waste, expand composting, and grow food equity. 🌱♻️
“People often talk about infrastructure, roads and bridges — and don't get me wrong, that's important,” Agard said. “But there is another kind of infrastructure that runs through our veins and is valued here in Dane County, and that's cultural infrastructure.”
Dane County leaders call for supporting ‘cultural infrastructure’
At the Dane Arts Business of Art Conference, County Executive Melissa Agard and others advised creators on seeking government funding in a difficult time.
captimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“People often talk about infrastructure, roads and bridges — and don't get me wrong, that's important,” Agard said. “But there is another kind of infrastructure that runs through our veins and is valued here in Dane County, and that's cultural infrastructure.”
I’m thrilled to share that @msnairport.bsky.social is bringing back nonstop service to Los Angeles, one of our most in-demand destinations. Starting May 21, Breeze Airways will offer direct flights from Madison to LAX twice weekly—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—through August 30.
April 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I’m thrilled to share that @msnairport.bsky.social is bringing back nonstop service to Los Angeles, one of our most in-demand destinations. Starting May 21, Breeze Airways will offer direct flights from Madison to LAX twice weekly—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—through August 30.
On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who were injured or lost while simply doing their jobs.
In Dane County, we stand with workers and with labor - always. While worker protections are under attack at the federal level, we are leading locally with strong enforcement & worker voices at the table.
In Dane County, we stand with workers and with labor - always. While worker protections are under attack at the federal level, we are leading locally with strong enforcement & worker voices at the table.
April 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who were injured or lost while simply doing their jobs.
In Dane County, we stand with workers and with labor - always. While worker protections are under attack at the federal level, we are leading locally with strong enforcement & worker voices at the table.
In Dane County, we stand with workers and with labor - always. While worker protections are under attack at the federal level, we are leading locally with strong enforcement & worker voices at the table.
We recently celebrated a huge milestone:
All Dane County government facilities are now powered by 100% renewable offset electricity. This achievement reflects years of strategic investments in clean energy projects and partnerships. 🌱
All Dane County government facilities are now powered by 100% renewable offset electricity. This achievement reflects years of strategic investments in clean energy projects and partnerships. 🌱
County reaches 100% renewable energy goal
According to a county news release, Agard emphasized the significance of the county’s newest milestone: all county government facilities—libraries, highway garages, the job center, and more—are now po...
www.oregonobserver.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We recently celebrated a huge milestone:
All Dane County government facilities are now powered by 100% renewable offset electricity. This achievement reflects years of strategic investments in clean energy projects and partnerships. 🌱
All Dane County government facilities are now powered by 100% renewable offset electricity. This achievement reflects years of strategic investments in clean energy projects and partnerships. 🌱
♻️ Ever wonder where your trash goes — and how Dane County is leading the nation in innovation and sustainability?
Join me for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dane County Landfill on May 14th at 10:00 AM!
Link to register below 👇
Join me for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dane County Landfill on May 14th at 10:00 AM!
Link to register below 👇
April 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
♻️ Ever wonder where your trash goes — and how Dane County is leading the nation in innovation and sustainability?
Join me for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dane County Landfill on May 14th at 10:00 AM!
Link to register below 👇
Join me for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dane County Landfill on May 14th at 10:00 AM!
Link to register below 👇
Proud to share the 2024 Land & Water Resources Annual Report! 🌱💧
From protecting prairies to partnering with farmers, we're keeping Dane County green, clean, and thriving. 💪🐝🌾
📘 Read more: lwrd.danecounty.gov/documents/pd...
From protecting prairies to partnering with farmers, we're keeping Dane County green, clean, and thriving. 💪🐝🌾
📘 Read more: lwrd.danecounty.gov/documents/pd...
April 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Proud to share the 2024 Land & Water Resources Annual Report! 🌱💧
From protecting prairies to partnering with farmers, we're keeping Dane County green, clean, and thriving. 💪🐝🌾
📘 Read more: lwrd.danecounty.gov/documents/pd...
From protecting prairies to partnering with farmers, we're keeping Dane County green, clean, and thriving. 💪🐝🌾
📘 Read more: lwrd.danecounty.gov/documents/pd...
🌾 Farmland Matters in Dane County
Agriculture is a vital part of our economy, environment, and way of life. As we work together to protect open spaces, promote sustainability, and grow our local economy, it’s important to recognize the role our farms play in keeping Dane County strong.
Agriculture is a vital part of our economy, environment, and way of life. As we work together to protect open spaces, promote sustainability, and grow our local economy, it’s important to recognize the role our farms play in keeping Dane County strong.
March 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🌾 Farmland Matters in Dane County
Agriculture is a vital part of our economy, environment, and way of life. As we work together to protect open spaces, promote sustainability, and grow our local economy, it’s important to recognize the role our farms play in keeping Dane County strong.
Agriculture is a vital part of our economy, environment, and way of life. As we work together to protect open spaces, promote sustainability, and grow our local economy, it’s important to recognize the role our farms play in keeping Dane County strong.
I am happy to announce that the Richard Dilley Tax Center at UW-Extension is now open to assist taxpayers with all their filing needs.
Last year, over 2,800 people received assistance, netting $4.3 million in returns - this makes a huge difference for working families & individuals in Dane County.
Last year, over 2,800 people received assistance, netting $4.3 million in returns - this makes a huge difference for working families & individuals in Dane County.
March 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I am happy to announce that the Richard Dilley Tax Center at UW-Extension is now open to assist taxpayers with all their filing needs.
Last year, over 2,800 people received assistance, netting $4.3 million in returns - this makes a huge difference for working families & individuals in Dane County.
Last year, over 2,800 people received assistance, netting $4.3 million in returns - this makes a huge difference for working families & individuals in Dane County.