Alder Sean O’Brien — District 16
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City of Madison alder representing the Sprecher East area. Contact for city issues, development concerns, and neighborhood advocacy.
Directory
Neighborhood Resources
Helpful contacts, services, and organizations for Sprecher East residents.
Elected Officials
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Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
Mayor of the City of Madison.
Dane County Supervisor Goodwill Obieze — District 16
Dane County Board supervisor for the Sprecher East area. County district numbers are separate from Madison’s alder districts, so this is not the same office as the alder.
State Representative
Wisconsin State Assembly representative for the 48th District.
Public Safety
Madison Police — East District
East District police station serving the Sprecher East area. For non-emergency reports and community policing.
Emergency Services (911)
For emergencies requiring police, fire, or EMS response. Always call 911 for emergencies.
Non-Emergency Police Line
For non-emergency police matters (noise complaints, suspicious activity, etc.).
Madison Fire Department
Fire prevention, inspections, and community safety programs.
Childcare & Education
Elvehjem Elementary School
Public elementary school serving the Sprecher East neighborhood.
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD)
Public school district for the City of Madison.
Madison Public Library — Pinney Branch
Closest public library to Sprecher East. Programs, resources, and community space.
Renting & Housing
Tenant Resource Center
Free help for renters with landlord disputes, eviction prevention, security deposit issues, and tenant rights.
City of Madison Building Inspection
Report housing code violations, schedule inspections, and check building permits.
Parks & Recreation
Door Creek Park
Large park on the eastern edge of the neighborhood with trails, playgrounds, and open space.
Madison Parks Division
City of Madison parks, trails, shelters, and recreation programs.
Elvehjem Sanctuary
Nature preserve near the neighborhood with walking trails and wildlife viewing.
Community Organizations
City of Madison Neighborhood Associations
Directory of all registered neighborhood associations in Madison.
Report a Problem — City of Madison
Online tool to report potholes, streetlight outages, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and other city service issues.
Madison Metro Transit
Bus routes, schedules, and trip planning for Madison area public transit.
Utilities & Services
Madison Water Utility
Water service, billing, and water quality information.
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE)
Electric and natural gas utility serving the Madison area.
Streets Division — Recycling & Trash
Curbside collection schedules, recycling guidelines, and large item pickup for Madison residents.