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Barbara Harrington-McKinney
CURRENTLY SERVINGNon-Partisan • Running for Madison Common Council (Alder)
CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHY
Member, Madison Common Council
On the IssuesSTANCE MATRIX
| Issue & Topic | Stance | Explanation & Stance Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Housing & Affordability Policies affecting rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections. | FOR | Strong voice on Housing & Affordability | — |
Public Transit & Mobility Bus service, bike infrastructure, street design, and parking policy. | FOR | Strong voice on Public Transit & Mobility | — |
City Budget & Spending Tax rates, funding allocations, and fiscal priorities. | AGAINST | Strong voice on City Budget & Spending | — |
Public Safety Police and fire services, emergency response, and public safety strategy. | FOR | Strong voice on Public Safety | — |
Climate & Environment Renewable energy, stormwater management, tree canopy, and sustainability. | FOR | Strong voice on Climate & Environment | — |
Development & Zoning Land use regulations, building permits, and neighborhood character. | NEUTRAL | Strong voice on Development & Zoning | — |
Parks & Recreation Public parks, libraries, pools, and community facilities. | FOR | Strong voice on Parks & Recreation | — |
ELECTION TELEMETRY
Target Office
Madison Common Council (Alder)
Election Name
City of Madison — Common Council
Election Date
Tue, Apr 6, 2027
Voting RecordLEGISTAR STREAM
COMMON COUNCIL
DATA PROVENANCE NOTICE
Legislation is live from Legistar. Vote indicators are illustrative — Madison does not publish per-member roll calls via API.
TOPICS:
SHOWING 40 OF 40 LEGISLATIVE VOTES
Claim8/4/2026
YESQPS Employment - Property Damage - $16,608.00
#General
LegistarClaim8/4/2026
YESK. Converse - Vehicle Damage - $4,632.80
#General
LegistarClaim8/4/2026
YESJ. Fluhr - Property Damage and Personal Injury - $2,000.00
#General
LegistarAppointment7/28/2026
YESReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 8-4-2026; action 9-8-2026).
#General
LegistarPresentation7/28/2026
ABSTAINPresentation by Council President Sabrina Madison on next steps regarding the Police Civilian Oversight Board and Office of the Independent Monitor
#Public Safety
LegistarOrdinance7/28/2026
YESBY TITLE ONLY: Amending sections of Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances to remove maximum height limits and landscape requirements in the Airport District.
AI PLAIN SUMMARYThe city is amending zoning regulations in Chapter 28 regarding height limits and landscaping requirements in the Airport District. This removes maximum height restrictions and landscape standards for the area.
#Zoning#Development
LegistarOrdinance7/28/2026
YESCreating Section 28.022-00759 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 8302 McDowell Drive at the northeastern corner of Mid Town Road and S Pleasant View Road from Temp. A (Agricultural) District to TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2) District, and creating Section 28.022-00760 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 8302 McDowell Drive from Temp. A (Agricultural) District to CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District. (District 1)
AI PLAIN SUMMARYThe city is creating new zoning code sections to regulate development standards in Madison. These sections establish specific requirements for land use and property development in affected areas.
#Zoning#Transit#Development
LegistarOrdinance7/28/2026
YESCreating Section 28.022-00757 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1001 Wisconsin Place from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00758 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 2)
AI PLAIN SUMMARYThe city is creating new zoning code sections to regulate development standards in Madison. These sections establish specific requirements for land use and property development in affected areas.
#Zoning#Development
LegistarResolution7/27/2026
YESApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Monticello Holdings, LLC located at 5025-5029 Sheboygan Avenue (District 11).
AI PLAIN SUMMARYThis item approves a certified survey map for property ownership changes. Survey maps document land division and property boundary changes in Madison.
#Development
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESA. Alejandre-Lara - Property Damage - $500.00
#General
LegistarAppointment7/21/2026
YESReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 7-7-2026; action 7-21-2026).
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESA. Pimentel - Personal Injury - $1,000.00
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESK. Munoz-Dones - Property Damage - $5,000.00
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESD. Van Natta - Property Damage - $149,910.31
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESD. Kiefer - Property Damage - $341.55
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESS. Slover - Vehicle Damage - $5,000.92
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YEST. Fulmer - Property Damage - $4,000.00
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YEST. McAloon - Property Damage - $6,696.80
#General
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESS. Busalacchi - Property Damage - $176.00
#Transit
LegistarClaim7/21/2026
YESP. Falk - Property Damage - $500.00
#General
LegistarPresentation7/15/2026
YESPresentation from the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement
#General
LegistarClaim7/7/2026
NOK. O'Heron - Personal Injury - $50,000.00
#General
LegistarClaim7/7/2026
YESJ. Dougherty - Property Damage - $1,152.50
#General
LegistarClaim7/7/2026
YESP Georges from Phillip S Georges PLLC for R. Phillips - Personal Injury - $50,000.00
#General
LegistarClaim7/7/2026
YESSentry - Property Damage - $97,722.10
#General
LegistarClaim7/7/2026
YESPrime Urban Properties - Property Damage - $500.00
#General
LegistarClaim7/7/2026
YEST. Ward - Property Damage - $575.00
#General
LegistarResolution7/3/2026
YESApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Joe Daniels Construction Co., Inc. located at 979 Jonathon Drive (District 14).
AI PLAIN SUMMARYThis item approves a certified survey map for property ownership changes. Survey maps document land division and property boundary changes in Madison.
#Development
LegistarAppeal7/2/2026
YESAppeal of the Landmarks Commission's approval of a land division at 113 Ely Place in the University Heights Historic District, Legislative File ID 93071.
#Development
LegistarResolution6/29/2026
YESBY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Torch Relay Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 2028.
#General
LegistarPresentation6/23/2026
RECUSEDPresentation by the Welch Group on State Legislative Affairs
#General
LegistarPresentation6/23/2026
YESPresentation: Poetry recitation by Steven Espada Dawson-"WE LIVED HAPPILY DURING THE WAR" by Ilya Kaminsky
#General
LegistarClaim6/23/2026
ABSTAINO. Mohamed - Property Damage - $4,000.00
#General
LegistarClaim6/23/2026
YESG. Kirchner - Vehicle Damage - $4,500.00
#General
LegistarClaim6/23/2026
YESAttorney T. Korb of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. for A. Mueller - Bodily Injury - $185,145.35
#General
LegistarClaim6/23/2026
YESD. Murphy - Property Damage - $5,000.00
#General
LegistarClaim6/9/2026
NOE. Mcfeeters - Property Damage - $250.00
#General
LegistarPresentation6/2/2026
NOPresentation: Make Music Madison
#General
LegistarClaim5/19/2026
YESWhispering Woods Condos - Property Damage - $3,209.55
#General
LegistarElection4/15/2026
YESElection of Common Council President
#General
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