Gov. Tony Evers has entered the final stretch of his time as Wisconsin executive, and two leaders in Dane County are celebrating the legacy of intergovernmental cooperation he leaves behind.
The governor’s influence can be seen in Madison’s new bus rapid transit system and in several community-centered buildings, in increased funding for public services in Dane County, and in the relationships he’s built here, according to Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Dane County Executive Melissa Agard.
“I actually have a vivid memory: I was sitting in a car in my former chief of staff’s driveway. I don’t remember where we were headed, but my phone rang and it was the governor calling to congratulate me on (my) election,” said Rhodes-Conway, whose time as city mayor has largely overlapped with Evers’ two gubernatorial terms. “I think it’s emblematic of his relationship with me and the level of support and attention that he’s given to me and to the city. He’s been a great partner.”
Shortly after signing his last two-year state budget in July, Evers announced he will not seek a third term as governor in the 2026 election…