Chamber announces Madison Common Council endorsements

Voice of business supports candidates focused on growth, economic opportunity

MADISON (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today announced its endorsements in the April 1 elections for Madison Common Council. The endorsement from the Chamber’s 48-member Board highlights candidates who demonstrate strong leadership on business and economic issues and is based on several factors, including alignment with the Chamber’s Belong advocacy agenda.

“We need innovation, creativity and decisive action from our elected officials,” said Chamber President Zach Brandon. “These candidates have the right experience and will move quickly to address our collective challenges and help our region achieve shared prosperity.”

The Chamber Board is proud to endorse the following candidates for Madison Common Council (I = incumbent):

District 1: John W. Duncan (I)
District 2: Will Ochowicz
District 3: Derek Field (I)
District 4: Mike Verveer (I)
District 5: Regina Vidaver (I)
District 6: Davy Mayer
District 7: Badri Lankella
District 9: Joann Pritchett
District 10: Yannette Figueroa Cole
District 11: Bill Tishler (I)
District 14: Isadore Knox, Jr. (I)
District 15: Ryan Koglin
District 16: Sean O’Brien
District 18: Carmella Glenn
District 19: John Guequierre (I)
District 20: Barbara Harrington-McKinney (I)

To read candidate questionnaire responses and learn more, visit here.

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,200 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison region to its full potential. Learn more at  madisonbiz.com.

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