Priorities:
Alder Figueroa Cole has kept her campaign promise to center issues impacting community members’ health and safety. Everyone rises when we lift from the bottom by providing community services to those most vulnerable.
Public Safety:
Alder Figueroa Cole’s unwavering commitment to public safety is evident in her support for CARES. She has consistently sponsored and voted for budget amendments to increase funding and expand the program’s service hours and geographical location, ensuring the safety of our community.
Yannette supports CARES’ mission of providing trauma-informed training to people experiencing mental health emergencies. She supported a pilot expansion to Sun Praire that included services and revenue. Yannette also worked with MPD to implement a third-party service to transport patients to Winnebago, keeping officers in the city to manage service calls. As a member of the Board of Public Health, she supports decision-making based on data and an evidential approach to addressing violence from the lens of a multi-approach of health, education, food access, transportation, safe living conditions, and justice.
Housing:
Alder Figueroa Cole’s dedication to advocating for the homeless population in Madison is unwavering. Despite facing delays and challenges during the approval process, she remained steadfast in seeing Madison’s first purpose-built Men’s Homeless Shelter through to completion by the end of 2026. Her involvement in initiatives to improve living conditions for the unsheltered population, including relocating temporary shelters, establishing the city’s first urban campground and funding the construction of a full service shelter demonstrates her commitment to addressing housing issues in our city. She has worked tirelessly to address critical issues specifically focusing on the increase of the affordable housing fund and managing urban density to accommodate sustainable growth.
Transportation:
Alder Figueroa Cole’s political campaign focuses on a comprehensive strategy for street safety that encompasses education, infrastructure enhancements, enforcement measures, and data monitoring. Yannette is committed to addressing resident concerns and advocates for initiatives like Vision Zero and Safe Streets, emphasizing collaboration between law enforcement and city engineers. Ensuring transportation accessibility for all Madison residents is a top priority and supporting safe walking, cycling, public transit, and driving options throughout the city. Recognizing the importance of prioritizing public transportation for marginalized communities, such as people of color and individuals with disabilities, Alder Figueroa Cole aims to create inclusive and equitable transportation systems for a safer and more connected city.
Community Engagement:
Community Engagement: Alder Figueroa Cole’s political campaign is centered around community engagement, youth empowerment, and improving neighborhood parks in District 10. As an Alder and Parks Commissioner, she actively supports and volunteers at Parks Alive and secured funding for a Parks Volunteer Coordinator to enhance park services and community involvement. Her dedication to transparency and accessibility in city government, and her efforts to empower constituents through educational content and outreach, demonstrate her commitment to community engagement.
Partnerships:
Alder Figueroa Cole believes that partnerships with community members, city staff, alders, county board supervisors, and the mayor’s office are necessary to maximize results. She values the experience, work, and commitment of those she works with to make Madison more inclusive. Her focus on fostering partnerships and understanding the city budget has been crucial in prioritizing city funds for public safety, housing, transportation, and community engagement.
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