Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Madison Common Council, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from a candidate who filled out the survey as of Feb. 26. To read the candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.
Julia Matthews (nonpartisan) is running for Madison Common Council District 12 and the general election is on April 4, 2023. Here’s how Matthews responded to the question: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?”