County Executive Melissa Agard
@melissaagard.bsky.social
Mom to 4 Sons, Dane County Executive
🚨 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.
This is a meaningful way we can acknowledge the past and work toward a more inclusive future.
I encourage you to listen and learn more about how you can be part of this effort.
I encourage you to listen and learn more about how you can be part of this effort.
July 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This is a meaningful way we can acknowledge the past and work toward a more inclusive future.
I encourage you to listen and learn more about how you can be part of this effort.
I encourage you to listen and learn more about how you can be part of this effort.
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?
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 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.
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.
📍 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.
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.
♻️ 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.
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the countless ways that women have shaped our society, our culture, and our future. I am honored to celebrate their achievements this month, and every month.
March 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the countless ways that women have shaped our society, our culture, and our future. I am honored to celebrate their achievements this month, and every month.
Great news at the @msnairport.bsky.social!
These passenger numbers highlight that our Dane County Regional Airport continues to provide a high-quality, convenient travel experience for residents and visitors alike.
These passenger numbers highlight that our Dane County Regional Airport continues to provide a high-quality, convenient travel experience for residents and visitors alike.
February 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Great news at the @msnairport.bsky.social!
These passenger numbers highlight that our Dane County Regional Airport continues to provide a high-quality, convenient travel experience for residents and visitors alike.
These passenger numbers highlight that our Dane County Regional Airport continues to provide a high-quality, convenient travel experience for residents and visitors alike.
Thankful for the Juvenile Detention staff for hosting their annual Black History Month lunch. This event allows community leaders, county staff, and young people to come together to share a meal and listen to one another's stories.
February 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Thankful for the Juvenile Detention staff for hosting their annual Black History Month lunch. This event allows community leaders, county staff, and young people to come together to share a meal and listen to one another's stories.
📣 Join Us for the Community Justice Council (CJC) Meeting!
The Dane County CJC will reconvene this Thursday, January 23rd at 12:15 PM. This hybrid meeting offers both in-person attendance at the City-County Building, Rm. 351, & virtual options.
For more details, visit cjc.danecounty.gov
The Dane County CJC will reconvene this Thursday, January 23rd at 12:15 PM. This hybrid meeting offers both in-person attendance at the City-County Building, Rm. 351, & virtual options.
For more details, visit cjc.danecounty.gov
January 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
📣 Join Us for the Community Justice Council (CJC) Meeting!
The Dane County CJC will reconvene this Thursday, January 23rd at 12:15 PM. This hybrid meeting offers both in-person attendance at the City-County Building, Rm. 351, & virtual options.
For more details, visit cjc.danecounty.gov
The Dane County CJC will reconvene this Thursday, January 23rd at 12:15 PM. This hybrid meeting offers both in-person attendance at the City-County Building, Rm. 351, & virtual options.
For more details, visit cjc.danecounty.gov
Today, on Korean American Day - we honor and reflect on the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903.
Thank you to @repfrancescahong.bsky.social for inviting me to attend our local Dane County celebration this weekend.
Thank you to @repfrancescahong.bsky.social for inviting me to attend our local Dane County celebration this weekend.
January 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Today, on Korean American Day - we honor and reflect on the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903.
Thank you to @repfrancescahong.bsky.social for inviting me to attend our local Dane County celebration this weekend.
Thank you to @repfrancescahong.bsky.social for inviting me to attend our local Dane County celebration this weekend.
January 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Recognizing the profound emotional impact on students, teachers, and families after the tragedy at Abundant Life, Dane County has partnered with Custom Canines to offer additional support. Therapy dogs have been introduced to provide comfort & alleviate trauma, playing a role in the healing process.
January 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Recognizing the profound emotional impact on students, teachers, and families after the tragedy at Abundant Life, Dane County has partnered with Custom Canines to offer additional support. Therapy dogs have been introduced to provide comfort & alleviate trauma, playing a role in the healing process.
My statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
December 30, 2024 at 3:52 PM
My statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
This weekend, I had the honor of speaking at the annual Menorah lighting ceremony on the 5th night of Hanukkah at Hilldale Mall. The night was also significant as it marked 50 years since the first public lighting ceremony.
December 30, 2024 at 3:04 PM
This weekend, I had the honor of speaking at the annual Menorah lighting ceremony on the 5th night of Hanukkah at Hilldale Mall. The night was also significant as it marked 50 years since the first public lighting ceremony.
Join me tonight for my listening session in the Village of Dane!
We'll be at the Village Hall (102 W. Main St) from 5 - 6pm. I want to hear from you so I can better serve our community as your Dane County Executive.
We'll be at the Village Hall (102 W. Main St) from 5 - 6pm. I want to hear from you so I can better serve our community as your Dane County Executive.
December 12, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Join me tonight for my listening session in the Village of Dane!
We'll be at the Village Hall (102 W. Main St) from 5 - 6pm. I want to hear from you so I can better serve our community as your Dane County Executive.
We'll be at the Village Hall (102 W. Main St) from 5 - 6pm. I want to hear from you so I can better serve our community as your Dane County Executive.
I’m thrilled to announce that we’re taking a step toward greater transparency and innovation by encouraging all Dane County departments to open official Bluesky accounts! 🌐
December 6, 2024 at 2:58 PM
I’m thrilled to announce that we’re taking a step toward greater transparency and innovation by encouraging all Dane County departments to open official Bluesky accounts! 🌐