Legislation Details

File #: 92739    Version: 1 Name: Outgoing Alder Knox, Jr. Resolution
Type: Resolution Status: Honoring Resolution
File created: 4/14/2026 In control: Council Office
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Commending and thanking Alder Isadore Knox, Jr. for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 14 and the City of Madison.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, John W. Duncan, Tag Evers, Derek Field, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Carmella Glenn, MGR Govindarajan, John P. Guequierre, Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Badri Lankella, Sabrina V. Madison, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, Julia Matthews, Davy Mayer, Sean O'Brien, Will Ochowicz, Joann Pritchett, Bill Tishler, Michael E. Verveer, Regina M. Vidaver

Fiscal Note

No City appropriation required.

Title

Commending and thanking Alder Isadore Knox, Jr. for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 14 and the City of Madison.

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WHEREAS, Alder Isadore Knox, Jr. first served on the Madison Common Council from April 5, 2005, to April 17, 2007, was elected to a second term on April 4, 2023, and re-elected to a third term on April 1, 2025;

 

WHEREAS, Alder Knox, Jr. served on the Alcohol License Review Committee, Committee on Aging, City-County Liaison Committee, Community Development Authority, Public Safety Review Committee, and Community Resource Committee; and,

 

WHEREAS, Alder Knox, Jr. has championed the fight for increased funding and case management services for seniors to ensure better equity in the allocation of resources across the City; and,

 

WHEREAS, Alder Knox, Jr. has devoted much time and considerable resources for underrepresented youth, particularly in his South Madison district over the years; and,

 

WHEREAS, Alder Knox, Jr. has continued to support and advocate for accountable and responsible public safety and policing services in his district and the City of Madison; and,

 

WHEREAS, Alder Knox, Jr., through his hard work and dedication to his alder duties, has faithfully and with honor served his constituents and the City of Madison;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council commend and thank Alder Isadore Knox, Jr. for his dedicated service to his constituents in District 14 and the City of Madison.