April Kigeya Launches Mayoral Campaign for Madison, Emphasizing Community-Led Government
Former Dane County Board Supervisor April Kigeya has officially launched her campaign for Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin. The campaign launch, held on September 10, 2026, at Hayes Place, was structured as a community mixer rather than a traditional press conference, reflecting Kigeya's focus on community engagement. She is challenging incumbent Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, who is seeking a third term, alongside other candidates including former Alders Syed Abbas and Brian Benford, and One City Schools founder Kaleem Caire. Kigeya describes herself as a 'relationship builder' and aims to create a city that serves all residents. Her campaign prioritizes a community-led government, advocating for neighborhood advisory councils, participatory budgeting, regular mayoral listening sessions, and public action reports to ensure community input is meaningfully integrated into decision-making processes.
