As president of Downtown Madison Inc. (DMI), I believe in a future where Madison continues to grow and thrive as an economically strong, inclusive and vibrant city. With Madison projected to grow by nearly 100,000 residents in the next 25 years, it is critical that we ensure our public schools are fully prepared to meet the needs of both current and future students. This is why DMI, representing over 550 member organizations, proudly endorses both Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) referenda questions on the Nov. 5 ballot.