Madison council exempts first phase of Monona lakefront project from a referendum

No referendum needed for first phase of Lake Monona waterfront redevelopment

Despite public concern over a lack of transparency, the Madison city council gave a green light to the first phase of the Madison LakeWay project, which can now proceed without going through a citywide referendum.

Madison council exempts first phase of Monona lakefront project from a referendum

City council received 60 pages of comments and emails about the decision to exempt the project from voter approval, and the amendment was changed to only exempt the first phase of the project.

City leaders block voter referendum for Lake Monona shoreline overhaul

The Madison LakeWay project is now exempt, following a City Council vote, from an ordinance requiring voter approval for construction on a shoreline park.