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Dane County Executive: October Luncheon

  • October 14, 2025
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • The Madison Club, 5 E Wilson St, Madison, WI

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Madison Club

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard:  The 2026 Budget 

Online Registration Closes on Wednesday, October 8 at 5 pm 

Dane Co. Executive Melissa Agard will discuss why the county is facing a $31 million budget deficit and how she proposes we deal with it. She’ll talk about the 2026 Dane County budget she plans to release on October 1 and share some thoughts on her decision-making process.

About Our Speaker: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and is a graduate of East High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A lifelong Madison resident, Melissa is a proud mom to four sons and lives on Madison’s Northside.

A former small business owner and Dane County Board Supervisor, Agard was first elected to the State Assembly in November 2012, and served five terms in the Wisconsin State Legislature. She was elected to the State Senate in November 2020 and was chosen unanimously by her colleagues to serve as Senate Democratic Leader in November 2022.

Melissa was elected as Dane County Executive in November 2024.

Dane County is the second largest county in the state and has the highest private sector job and population growth in Wisconsin. The County Executive is excited to be serving the 600,000 people who call Dane County home. 

Luncheon Choice:

  •  Short rib, mushroom + chevre risotto, crispy mushrooms, cognac – peppercorn sauce
  • Veg: Romesco charred veg, broccoli, bok choy, carrot and turmeric risotto, honey – paprika glaze, chili crisp

Registration: Regular included |Retired $38 | Guests $40.00

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