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Madison committee approves $2M‑plus for crisis intervention, funds 24 agencies
Summary
The Finance Committee unanimously approved Legistar 90,563 to allocate just over $2 million to 24 agencies and 32 programs for crisis intervention and prevention beginning Jan. 1, 2026; staff emphasized equity‑centered investment and tracking via quarterly reports and contract negotiations.
The City of Madison Finance Committee voted unanimously on Dec. 1 to fund 24 agencies and 32 programs that provide crisis intervention and prevention services, approving Legistar 90,563 to take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Yolanda Shelton Morris, community resources manager in the Community Development Division, told the committee the division’s recommendation would allocate a little over $2,000,000 and includes 10 new programs entering the crisis portfolio. "Fifteen of the agencies we are recommending are led by and serve people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ residents and other marginalized communities," she said, describing the…
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