Madison Common Council rejects Willy Street financial relief fund

Willy Street businesses warn recovery far from over after Madison council rejects relief

The proposed Williamson Street Business Stabilization Support Program would have made money available to as many as 30 businesses directly impacted by the encampment near Williamson and Baldwin streets.

Madison council rejects Willy Street business relief proposal

The proposal was tied to businesses still dealing with the aftermath of the Ruiz shooting.

Madison alders vote down relief funds to businesses hurt by encampment

The proposal got support from a majority of Madison alders, but failed to secure the needed supermajority.

Madison Common Council rejects Willy Street financial relief fund

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Common Council failed on Tuesday to approve a proposed $100,000 program to help businesses affected by the aftermath of a July shooting in the Marquette neighborhood.

Madison City Council narrowly rejects Willy Street business relief fund

The proposal would have created a $100,000 fund for 29 businesses affected by the two-week street closure.

Common Council rejects $100,000 relief fund for impacted Willy St. businesses

The City of Madison Common Council rejected the Williamson Street Business Stabilization Program at their Tuesday meeting that would have given $100,000 in relief funds to 29 different Williamson “Willy” St. businesses affected by the encampment following the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz. The 29 businesses eligible for the program employ between 300 and 400...