“My mission has always been public service, whether that was through AmeriCorps, volunteering on the night shift for a local rape crisis line, or simply listening to my neighbors to learn a new perspective. I understand how divisive this era feels, and it’s my goal to always bring optimism and pragmatism to the many challenges we face in Dane County. The voters of district 11 have entrusted me as a leader for the last 4 years and I hope to earn your vote as a public servant again in 2024.” - Richelle Andrae
Map of District 11
In November 2021, the County Board finalized a new map for Dane County districts, based on maps created by our nonpartisan redistricting commission and new census data. The district 11 map, effective in 2022, includes Hill Farms east of Whitney Way, the western ward of the Regent Street neighborhood, neighborhoods immediately east of Midvale, and the Village of Shorewood Hills. Learn more about the redistricting process here.
Make a Plan to Vote!
Visit myvote.wi.gov to preview your ballot, check your polling location, and more!
The League of Women Voters provides excellent information regarding local elections, including candidate questionnaires.
COVID-19
Public health officials are THE best source for information on COVID-19, including social distancing, prevention, and keeping each other safe. We’re all in this together! Learn more at:
Public Health Madison & Dane County: https://www.publichealthmdc.com/health-services/partners-providers/resources-by-disease/coronavirus
WI Department of Health Services: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm
Meet Richelle
Richelle has lived in Madison for over a decade, and is the current County Board Supervisor for District 11. She was first elected in April 2020 and is seeking a third term to serve on the County Board. Richelle Chairs the Public Protection & Judiciary Committee, an important Committee with fiscal oversight for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, 911 Center, and 8 other justice-related county departments. Richelle also serves on the MPO (a transportation commission) and the Dane County Food Policy Council. Richelle believes that resident engagement with the Board is critical to ensuring that community voices inform decision-making. She has worked directly with families and policymakers and understands the critical role that local governments can have in ensuring services meet the needs of residents by thinking creatively, collaborating, and planning for the future. She is also an avid voter and door knocker for Democrats in Wisconsin.
What the heck is the Dane County Board?
The Dane County Board of Supervisors is the legislative branch of the county government, and has 37 elected representatives (or Supervisors) - one from each district. Supervisors are non-partisan and generally not full-time elected officials. Each Supervisor has approximately 15,000 constituents. The County Board is responsible for establishing local ordinances and policies on county issues like health and human services, housing, and other programs. The County Board is also the entity which authorizes an annual budget for all County operations and capital expenses such as the County Jail, many sustainability efforts, lakes and watersheds, county parks, and the zoo, just to name a few.
