Sun Prairie Action Resource Coalition * SPARC *

04/19/2026

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE SPARC COMMUNITY ACTION AWARD!

Nominate someone making a difference in Sun Prairie for the SPARC Community Action Award!

Nominations are open to members of the Sun Prairie Community and its surrounding area, and nominations for the award may be made by SPARC members or members of the community.

To nominate, please fill out this form by Friday, May 15th:

Each year SPARC presents its Community Action Award to the person(s) who demonstrate their commitment to the community through positive action. If you know someone who fits the following criteria and is deserving of this award, please let SPARC know by following the directions below. The SPARC Commu...

04/13/2026

Tonight at Central Heights! Come meet the superintendent finalists and share your thoughts!

Meet the Superintendent Finalists!

The Sun Prairie Area School District invites you to meet the finalists for the Superintendent position. Join us for an evening to learn more about Dr. Jeff Fleig, Michael Harris, and Dr. Antoine Reed as they share their vision for our school district. We look forward to your feedback on each candidate and hope to see you there.

Monday, April 13
6:30 - 8:40 p.m.
Central Heights Middle School Auditorium

Your voice matters! We want to hear from you! Be a part of the conversation!

03/19/2026

Our Spring Candidate Forum is now online! Check it out and learn more about the candidates running for local office - school board, city council, county board, and circuit court judge! Then VOTE on April 7 or sooner (starting March 24)! Learn more about what's on your ballot, where to vote at MyVote.Wi.gov

Many thanks to Sun Prairie Media Center for the recording, and John Schmidt for moderating!

If you missed the SPARC Spring Candidate Forum this weekend, you can watch it right here: https://u.peg.tv/s/wtys0y
Please share with your friends and vote on April 7th.

03/14/2026

DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST, THE Sun Prairie Candidate Forum hosted by SPARC WILL NOW BE VIRTUAL!

Register here and join us at 3pm on Sunday for a conversation with the candidates for Sun Prairie school board, city council, Dane County board & judge! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ho-GBerSsiUzjMuLDoQbw

This forum is hosted by SPARC and will be moderated by John Schmidt of the Sun Prairie Media Center. Join us and make an informed decision when you vote in the April 7 Spring Election!

Visit MyVote.WI.gov to see your ballot, find your polling place, request an absentee ballot, and more!

03/01/2026

It's not too late to get your questions in for our Spring Candidate Forum! Let us know what YOU need to know from candidates for school board, city council & county board here: https://forms.gle/d4FU8bkUdNZNAX7s6

Save the date to join us for our forum on March 15 at the Colonial Club!

02/21/2026

Today is the day! We look forward to gathering to learn more about the city services referendum on our upcoming spring ballot. See you at 1pm at the Colonial Club. 🗳️

SPARC COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: City Services Referendum 🗓️Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM 📍The Colonial Club (dining room)
301 Blankenheim Ln.

Join SPARC for a panel discussion that informs the community of an important question on our April 7 ballot in Sun Prairie. *There will also be time for questions.

Members of the panel include: 🎤 Aaron Oppenheimer- Sun Prairie City Administrator, 🎤 Neil Stechschulte- Monona City Administrator, 🎤 Jerry Deschane- Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Voters will be asked to decide whether they support a $3.95 million increase in the City’s annual property tax levy to improve public safety
services while maintaining the high-quality existing services and programs the community enjoys. If approved, additional funding would allow the City to hire three additional public safety personnel, including two firefighters and one patrol officer, as well as provide wages for part-time volunteer firefighters.

This referendum is authorized by state law and was proposed by the City Council because the state-imposed levy limit does not allow the City Council to increase the city government property tax levy sufficiently to maintain city services as the costs to provide those services increase.

02/08/2026

*IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING STARTS SOON*

In-Person Absentee Voting will take place February 3 – February 14 and will be available at City Hall, 300 E Main Street.

February 3-6, 2026: 8:00am – 4:30pm
February 9-12, 2026: 8:00am – 4:30pm
February 13, 2026: 8:00am - 5:00pm
February 14, 2026: 8:00am - 12:00pm

01/21/2026

SPARC COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: City Services Referendum 🗓️Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM 📍The Colonial Club (dining room)
301 Blankenheim Ln.

Join SPARC for a panel discussion that informs the community of an important question on our April 7 ballot in Sun Prairie. *There will also be time for questions.

Members of the panel include: 🎤 Aaron Oppenheimer- Sun Prairie City Administrator, 🎤 Neil Stechschulte- Monona City Administrator, 🎤 Jerry Deschane- Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Voters will be asked to decide whether they support a $3.95 million increase in the City’s annual property tax levy to improve public safety
services while maintaining the high-quality existing services and programs the community enjoys. If approved, additional funding would allow the City to hire three additional public safety personnel, including two firefighters and one patrol officer, as well as provide wages for part-time volunteer firefighters.

This referendum is authorized by state law and was proposed by the City Council because the state-imposed levy limit does not allow the City Council to increase the city government property tax levy sufficiently to maintain city services as the costs to provide those services increase.

01/11/2026

Here’s a snapshot of topics of interest at this week’s City Council meeting. Thanks to Glenn Schmidt & Bill Connors for their efforts to keep us informed.

12/15/2025

Here’s a snapshot of topics of interest at this week’s City Council meeting. Thanks to Glenn Schmidt & Bill Connors for keeping us informed.