Dane County offices will be closed on Nov, 28th & 29th 2024
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 –
Please join Alder Vidaver (City Council District 5) and me for a constituent town hall! We’ll be co-hosting a discussion at the end of April.
When: Sunday, April 30, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Where: Rennebohm Park Shelter (115 N. Eau Claire Ave.)
Additional details: Alder Vidaver and I will provide updates on significant city and county efforts; we have also invited the Mayor and County Executive to join us. No need to RSVP, but hope to see you then! We’ll be meeting rain or shine.
In other news, this week, the County Board approved a resolution to authorize borrowing for the Jail Consolidation Project. This will ultimately allow the Planning Department to put the project out to bid and then begin construction. This vote was a result of significant efforts over multiple years to find consensus and focus on shared priorities. It’s critical that we’re able address the safety issues in the current facility, and move forward with a space that will allow for increased programming, medical and mental health treatment, and reduce use of solitary confinement. I am especially grateful to the County Board’s Black Caucus and Sheriff Barrett for coming to the table on a solution that is best for our community. See additional coverage here and here. A floor plan for the project is available here.
As always, please reach out if I can help, direct you to resources, or answer questions. I hope to see you on 4/30!
Richelle Andrae
Dane County Board Supervisor District 11