City of Madison: Mayor Rhodes-Conway Proposing Historic Commitment to Funding Homeless Services

“Today, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced $1 million in new spending to fund services at the Bartillon Shelter as part of her 2026 Executive Operating Budget. Combined with funding drawn from the Community Development Division’s existing budget, it would bring the City of Madison’s contribution to shelter operations in next year’s budget to an unprecedented $1.7 million if approved by the Common Council. Historically, municipalities including Madison have not provided financial support for shelter services. “