Madison Spring Election Guide: District 20

by Safety Connection March 15, 2023

You can impact public safety decisions in Madison with your vote in the Tuesday April 4th spring election in Madison!

Your District 20 candidates are Barbara Harrington-McKinney and Matt Phair.

Our pick: Barbara Harrington-McKinney!

Barbara Harrington-McKinney is committed to helping the city deliver high-quality services at a price we can afford, and she will prioritize public safety. She believes everyone should feel safe in their homes, schools and neighborhoods.

Barbara Harrington-McKinney:

Was elected in 2015 as one of the first Black women to serve on the council (along with Alder Sheri Carter)
Is committed to equity and access, believing our city and its government must be more transparent, accessible and welcoming to all
Supports equipping the Madison Police Department with body-worn cameras (she voted for the pilot) and increasing staffing to allow for more proactive, community-oriented policing
voted to accept 6 grant-funded police officers who will work proactively with at-risk youth to build trust and legitimacy
Is endorsed by the Madison Professional Police Officers Association

Barbara’s personal story:

Barbara shares why she hopes to be re-elected:

Matt Phair:

voted against body cameras for Madison police during his last term as alder
is for a “professional” Council and sponsored a resolution to significantly increase alder salaries (even after voters said NO in an advisory referendum). His opponent Barbara Harrington-McKinney voted NO on Phair’s resolution to raise alder pay without a referendum
voted to repeal the curfew for youth 16 and under

If you want an Alder who represents YOUR interests and your district’s interests, vote for Barbara Harrington-McKinney!