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1. How do I receive pertinent information from the City of Madison?

Subscribe to “Notify Me” on the City of Madison Website at: Notify Me. You can choose to receive timely information for City Information including: Pools and Parks Status, Bid Postings, Job Postings, News Flashes, City Releases, Emergency Alerts, School Closings & Delays and more.
These can be sent via email and/or text.

2. How can I learn more about what is happening in Madison City Government?

The Mayor will present his State of the City address on Friday January 25, 2013 at the Davidson Center.

3. Where do we stand on the Mayor’s 10-year growth plan?

The Madison City Council funded the Madison Growth Plan in late 2010. An outside consultant, Urban Collage, led the 10-month development of the plan. Multiple community meetings were held along with online surveys to engage our community and understand what our citizens considered their top priorities in managing our incredible growth. You may view the final Madison Growth Plan at Madison Growth Plan Link

4. How do I learn more about our City Council?

You may gain more info at the City Council Web pages: City Council Link
Ronica Ondocsin is the current City Council President.
Your City Council may be contacted at: city.council@madisonal.gov

5. Are City Council meetings televised?

Yes, the meetings are normally scheduled each 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:00 and held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Residents are able to watch the meetings live on Knology Channel 42 or via the web at Meeting Webcasts

6. What City Departments is the Mayor responsible for?

The Mayor is responsible for ALL departments within the City. He hires and manages all department heads except for the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and City Clerk which the City Council is responsible for filling those positions and the Mayor manages them.

7. How do I request the Mayor to attend or speak at my event?

Please e-mail the Mayor's Office with complete information; Organization, date, time, location, and purpose of the event along with your name, organization, and contact name and telephone number. You will receive a reply via email or phone to let you know if the Mayor is available.

8. Can I make an appointment to speak with the Mayor?

Yes. Mayor Finley has set aside two hours every two weeks specifically for the community. To schedule an appointment simply call Kim Lindsey, Mayor’s Office Administrative Assistant at (256) 772-5603 or send an email to her at Mayors.Office@madisonal.gov and ask for one of the slated appointment times.

9. How do I get involved in the Community?

The City maintains a database of willing volunteers. You may sign up for volunteer notifications atvolunteer notifications.

10. How do I get a Blue Recycling Bin?

You may contact Dixie Bray with SWDA (Solid Waste Disposal Authority) at (256) 880-6054.

11. Does the City of Madison manage/operate Madison Utilities?

Madison Utilities not managed by the City; it is operated autonomously. Questions and concerns can be address with their General Manager, Ricky Pounders, at 256-772-0253.

12. Why is Knology the only cable company in Madison?

The City of Madison welcomes any/all cable providers that would like to support our citizens. Each company is required to pay a 5% franchise fee to access/utilize our right of ways. Presently Knology is the only cable company that has invested in Madison.

13. How do I gain information about the Madison Chamber of Commerce?

The Madison Chamber of Commerce exists to connect you with businesses and opportunities in our Madison community. Visit the MCC website at www.madisonchamber.com to discover the connected business members, check out the upcoming special events and view the MCC Community Calendar which highlights activities that makes Madison unique.
The Madison Chamber of Commerce office is located inside the Hogan YMCA
The Executive Director is Elaine Ballew. The office number is (256) 325-8317.

14. What is Madison’s population?

The official 2010 census listed our population at 42,938. Madison is now the 10th largest city in Alabama and we grew 46% in the decade (from 29,035 in the 2000 census).