KRISTIE'S BLOG

Nov 10, 20203 min read

Riseling Group results published for June 2 investigation & LAW's recommendations

On June 2, 2020, Monona made national news when Monona police officers entered a Monona home and held an unarmed man at gunpoint. That...

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Nov 8, 20208 min read

Alder Kristie Goforth Update-November 8, 2020

Fall is here! Our big beautiful trees mean lots and lots of raking. It's important that the storm drains are cleared of leaves to protect...

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Sep 13, 20206 min read

City of Monona buys San Damiano—what's next?

This is an historic moment for the City of Monona. The enchanted property that sits near the north end of our city has remained private...

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Aug 10, 20204 min read

Monona Police Department policy review & suggestions by LAW

As a result of the June 2 incident in Monona involving Keonte Furdge and Monona Police Department, I reached out to Legal Action of...

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Jun 25, 20207 min read

Alder Kristie Goforth Schilling update June 23, 2020

This has been quite the month to be a new Alder! I would like to extend an sincere thank you to the individuals who have reached out to...

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May 30, 20202 min read

Your input needed regarding pool opening 2020

I would like to hear from you in regard to the pool opening this summer. Please tell me your thoughts by sending me a message at...

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May 15, 20206 min read

Alder Kristie Goforth Schilling-City Update- May 15, 2020

This was my first full month of council and committee meetings. As a reminder, my committees include Landmarks (chair), Plan, Transit and...

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Apr 29, 20204 min read

My first City Update as your Alder

When I was campaigning, I promised to provide you with regular updates on what's happening in the City. This is my first City update...

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Mar 23, 20201 min read

Endorsement letter from Lindsay Wood Davis

VIEW THE ENTIRE LETTER TO THE EDITOR "When Kristie Schilling appeared on the scene as the new executive director of what was then the...

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Mar 23, 20201 min read

View the City Council & School Board Candidate Forums from 3/22/2020

Below is the video for the City Council Forum Below is the video for Monona Grove School Board

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Mar 21, 20201 min read

Tune in to the debate on Sunday, March 22!

The City is hosting a debate with the help of the League of Women Voters on Sunday, March 22. It kicks off with the school board at...

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Mar 20, 20201 min read

Learn about your City Council Candidates

Thanks to our local newspaper, The Herald-Independent, for giving candidates an opportunity to demonstrate our distinctions from each...

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Mar 20, 20201 min read

Listen to my Podcast Interview with Anna Gouker

A couple years ago I was honored to be Anna Gouker's first interview in her Lead the Way podcast series. Anna is a Monona resident and...

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Mar 12, 20202 min read

Public Safety and COVID-19

I'm hearing from businesses who are wondering what they should do and struggling to find information on how to best serve customers and...

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Mar 10, 20205 min read

Kristie's plan: Government 2.0

It's actually quite simple. I'll lay out a few ways we can make life better for people in Monona. • Let's become obsessed with...

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Mar 10, 20201 min read

Government 2.0 - Communication

I just saw this post that recaps a visit to a town board meeting in the country. It’s the perfect summation of what I’m hoping to do in...

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Mar 10, 20201 min read

Adelante endorses Kristie Schilling

I'm honored and excited to receive my first PAC endorsement from Adelante. Adelante is a group of community leaders who endorse...

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Mar 9, 20201 min read

Monona needs a fresh voice

Reposting a letter of endorsement from the Herald-Independent To the editor, On April 7, the citizens of Monona will be casting their...

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Mar 9, 20204 min read

MESBA puts forth its first Civic Agenda for Monona

One of my last initiatives as the Executive Director of the Monona East Side Business Alliance (MESBA) was to lead a strategic planning...

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Mar 2, 20201 min read

Wisconsin State Journal publishes City Council Candidate responses in 3/2/2020 edition

The League of Women Voters asked candidates their opinions on three questions and published the candidate responses on March 3, 2020....

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