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.
Neighbors –
Did you know there’s a primary election on Tues., 2/21? Please make a plan to vote! Your voice is extremely important in this race. For near west side voters, there are just a few elections on this spring primary ballot including Madison Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. The top 2 vote getters in each race will advance to the general election on April 4. Spring off-year elections have historically low turnout, so this is an excellent opportunity to inform the electoral outcomes for our local community and state. There’s a lot at stake in the Supreme Court race, especially, considering that with a retirement, the outcome of this race will determine the ideological lean of the court. Issues such as redistricting, women’s health, environmental regulations, and more are sure to come up if the balance of the court changes.
Visit https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ to check your ballot and confirm your polling location. If you received an absentee ballot, you can drop it off at the City Clerk’s office or your polling location.
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And now to a few county updates…
If you're interested in learning more about the innovative green buildings being constructed in Dane County, check out these digital brochures created by 350 Wisconsin. These beautifully designed snapshots detail the features of some of our Building Design Climate Champions.
As always, please reach out if I can help, direct you to resources, or answer questions. Please vote on Tuesday!
Richelle Andrae
Dane County Board Supervisor District 11
