High-speed rail fuels Madison mayoral campaign

Published: December 6, 2010
Tags: Cieslewicz, common council, Department of Health Services, high-speed rail, Ken Golden, Konkel, Legislature, Madison, mayor, Rail, Risser, University of Wisconsin System, UW System, Wisconsin Regional Transportation Authorities

By James Briggs The high-speed rail debate is trudging into a new campaign season. Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz on Monday announced the start of his re-election campaign, and in doing so set the stage for a two-year battle between the city and soon-to-be Republican-controlled state Legislature. Cieslewicz faces a Feb. 15 primary and April 5 [...]