Mayor Paul Finley

The Mayor serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Administrative Branch of Madison’s City Government. Mayor Finley is currently serving his third Mayoral administration while upholding Madison City's mission:

"The City of Madison's mission is to provide excellent services through responsible use of public resources, enhancing the quality of life for our community."

Mayor's Responsibilities:

• Enforcing all laws & ordinances
• Exercising administrative supervision & control over all departments
• Preparing & submitting annual budgets to the Council
• Keeping the Council fully advised of the financial conditions & needs of the City
• Recommending actions to the Council
• Hiring and terminating all employees of the City with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, Police Chief, & Fire Chief