Inside Your City, 10-26-23

Inside Your City Inside Your City, 10-26-23

Updated 5 days ago

City Administrator, Aaron Oppenheimer and Chief of Staff, Sandy Xiong bring you the latest Sun Prairie updates from city hall. Spotlight Guest is Community and Diversity Specialist Jake King and Prairie Chat features Marta Hansen from The Piano Gal Shop.

Chapters

INTRO (00:00:00)
AROUND THE SUN - things that are happening around Sun Prairie. (00:01:13)

1. Fall is here! Can you remind our viewers of our Fall Yard Waste Collection dates? Where does yard waste go and why it’s important to keep our streets leaf-free? 2. The 108th Annual Fire & Lights Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is fast approaching. Can you share details on this exciting Sun Prairie tradition? 3. The Sun Prairie Shared-Ride Taxi Service concluded its operations on Saturday, September 30th as the city transitions to Madison Metro Transit service. Why is the city discontinuing the taxi service and where can our viewers find more information on local bus service? What can residents do with their unused tickets? 4. The Third Annual Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair is taking place Wednesday, November 1st. Can you share additional details?
AT CITY HALL - things that have happened or will be happening at city hall. (00:07:11)

1. The Mayor’s 2024 Recommended Budget was presented on Tuesday, October 10. Can you provide an overview of the presentation and how can viewers get involved? 2. The Sun Prairie Police Department has announced that they are adding additional members to the Police Chief’s Advisory Board. What is the Chief’s Advisory Board and how can residents apply? 3. The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department recently announced a public input phase for their hybrid urban forestry strategic management plan. What is this and how can viewers provide input?
SPOTLIGHT GUEST - Jake King, Communications & Diversity Strategist (00:11:07)

1. Please tell us about yourself. What is your educational and professional background and how long have you been with the city? 2. You were critical in the completion of the city’s Organizational Equity Audit, an extensive study undertaken to assist the City in advancing the values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Can you tell our viewers why the city embarked on this journey and provide a high-level summary? 3. What are the first steps the city is taking to act on the recommendations identified in the report? Where can our viewers find additional information about the audit? 4. A big change was recently announced for the Clock Tower Express – the city’s bi-weekly e-newsletter. Can you give our audience a sneak peek of what’s to come? 5. If residents would like to stay in the know on current events at the city, how can they stay connected?
PRAIRIE CHAT - The Piano Gal Shop with Marta Hansen (00:22:52)

1. In this new space, you offer a variety of services. Can you talk us through them? Can we take a tour? 2. What inspired you to open The Piano Gal Shop? 3. You are also a local musician and artist and our viewers can find you at various events throughout the year both as a solo artist and as a part of a duet. What are some of those events? 4. In addition to being the owner of The Piano Gal Shop, you’re actively involved in the community, most recently taking on the role of event organizer for the Sun Prairie Business Spooktacular Trick or Treat event. How did you get involved? What is your favorite part of Spooktacular? 5.Is there anything else you’d like to share with our viewers?