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Madison mayor frames 2026 as an "execution year," prioritizing housing, parks and infrastructure
Summary
Mayor Bob Courtney used the State of the City address to outline 2026 priorities: advancing affordable and infill housing, continuing park and riverfront investments, completing major infrastructure projects and expanding the Jefferson County Jail Chemical Addiction Program to support recovery and reduce recidivism.
MADISON, Ind. — Mayor Bob Courtney told a downtown audience that 2026 will be an "execution year" for Madison, emphasizing housing, parks and infrastructure while highlighting public-safety partnerships and recovery programs.
Courtney opened the State of the City by saying Madison is "on the move," listing recent honors and local achievements and noting that the city has translated long-standing ideas into construction and programs visible across town. "We finished 12 of them," he said of 15 major planning initiatives launched last year, adding that the unified development ordinance and an updated personnel handbook remain to be completed by the end of the quarter.
Why it matters: The mayor framed housing, infrastructure and placemaking as pillars that will shape the city's ability to attract and retain residents and investment. Courtney said the administration has focused on both…
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