richelle andrae
Thank you for the opportunity to serve District 11, which includes most of Hill Farms, Shorewood Village, and the neighborhoods immediately east of Midvale Blvd. I’ve lived in Madison since 2013, and reside just west of Hilldale. I’ve experienced our community through the eyes of a student, a young professional working in non-profit, an academic, and a volunteer. During the day, I am an advocate for safety net clinics in Wisconsin, working with state policymakers and partners to ensure that all residents have access to quality health care, regardless of income or insurance status. I’ve previously worked on local public health evaluation projects, rural workforce development, and Medicaid policy. After serving an AmeriCorps service term in California, I returned to Wisconsin and worked directly with underserved teens in Madison high schools, helping them find and keep their first jobs.
On the County Board, I Chair the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee, which has oversight for the Dane County Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Emergency Management, 911 Call Center, Courts, Pre-Trial Services, Medical Examiner, and more. A few of my "success stories" on the Board include navigating the complex jail consolidation project, improving constituent outreach by encouraging implementation of a blog system for Supervisors, and budget amendments to embed crisis expertise in emergency response and improve the pay structure for staff attorneys to support the timely service of justice. I also serve on the Dane County Food Policy Council and Greater Madison MPO, which administers transportation-related funding and programs across the region.
When I’m not at work or engaged in Board activities, you can find me at the Odana dog park with my rescue pup, Roux. I studied Spanish at UW-Madison during my undergrad, and earned a Masters in Public Affairs from the La Follette School, focusing on health policy and administration. Please reach out at any time and I look forward to working with you.
Dear Neighbors -
Please join me for a Meet & Greet and discussion with County staff from the Land & Water Resources Department in October. More details below. Feel free to share widely (neighborhood news, list serves, etc.), and I hope to see you then!
Meet & Greet, District 11 Discussion on Lake and Watershed Management
When: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Where: Four Corners Park in Shorewood Hills (corner of Edgehill Drive and Blackhawk Drive)
More details: I've asked John Reimer, Assistant Director for Dane County Land & Water Resources to join us to discuss lake level and water quality management. Learn more about the department and their work here: https://lwrd.countyofdane.com/. I will also provide county updates and welcome your input on other issues.
RSVP: None needed! All residents of district 11 are welcome. Please just bundle up and join for a chat. We'll be outside enjoying the fall weather.
Questions? Contact Dane County Board District 11 Supervisor Richelle Andrae, andrae.richelle@countyofdane.com or 414-469-6664. Hope to see you there!