We can build a county government that leads with care, invests in what works, and reaches every neighbor, not just the ones with the most time or money to speak up. Federal cuts are here and tough budget decisions are coming for the County Board; I am ready to face them, and will prioritize the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.

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Housing Is the Foundation

Too many people in Dane County are locked out of stable, affordable housing: whether they’re struggling with rent, facing displacement, or shut out of homeownership. I’ll fight to expand affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and invest in nonprofits and community-driven solutions that keep people housed for the long term.

To increase the supply of affordable housing, Dane County must take an active role as both funder and facilitator. That means expanding the Affordable Housing Development Fund, investing in public housing, and putting public dollars in the hands of nonprofit builders, cooperatives, and community land trusts that keep homes affordable for the long term. We should also streamline approval processes for nonprofit and affordable projects, push back against exclusionary zoning practices, and coordinate with municipalities so that County investments align with local land use decisions.

Preserving the affordable housing we already have is also critical. I’m lucky to live in an affordable, beautiful building that’s over 80 years old. But this naturally occurring affordability is increasingly hard to find. Across Dane County, we should work to prevent displacement through stronger tenant protections and legal aid, especially for low-income renters facing eviction. The County should increase funding for programs that promote stability and prevent homelessness, such as emergency rental assistance, utility relief, and direct support to nonprofit landlords and housing co-ops.

When someone does lose housing, we need to meet them with housing first. No conditions. No criminalization. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Dane County must expand funding for permanent supportive housing that includes services like mental health care, substance use treatment, and case management. We need more shelter options and more outreach programs that meet people where they are with dignity and compassion. At the same time, we must fix problems in the system that push some of our neighbors to cycle between shelters, jail, and the streets without a pathway to stability; this might look like expanding the county’s Fair Chance Housing Fund.

Finally, expanding pathways to homeownership is another critical part of building long-term housing stability. Homeownership allows individuals and families to build equity, gain stability, and invest in their communities. Yet for many people, the cost of entry remains too high due to rising home prices, limited housing supply, and challenges securing financing. Dane County can help by supporting nonprofit developers that build affordable starter homes and partnering with community land trusts to create permanently affordable homeownership opportunities.

The Environment Is Our Responsibility

My environmental priorities are centered on protecting our climate and natural resources, and planning growth that supports both people and the environment.

In environmental protection, I will work to expand Dane County’s conservation programs and strengthen our climate resilience. This means preserving wetlands, protecting our lakes from agricultural and urban runoff, and investing in green space and other infrastructure that helps manage flooding and extreme weather. I support the County’s Climate Action Plan and will bring urgency to our work of cutting emissions county-wide. We’ll need to collaborate with local electrical utilities to decrease our use of coal and natural gas, electrify the county’s vehicle fleet, and support energy efficiency upgrades in buildings. 

Land use planning can also make our county more sustainable and livable for everyone. Dane County controls zoning in unincorporated areas and has major influence through its comprehensive planning and collaboration with towns and villages. I will advocate for land use policies that reduce sprawl and protect working farmland, like supporting mixed-use development near job centers and ensuring that housing and transportation are planned together. We must also ensure that land use planning incorporates climate vulnerability data, so that we do not build in flood-prone or environmentally sensitive areas. Preserving the rural and urban character of Dane County will require planning growth in a way that sustains agriculture, protects the environment, and meets housing needs for all residents.

Transit That Reaches Everyone

A functioning county needs a transportation system that serves all of us. Whether you live in downtown Madison without a car (like I do!) or in a rural area where buses are rare, you deserve to move safely and affordably. My priority is to improve mobility across all parts of Dane County, especially for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents.

I support stronger rural transit, expanded paratransit options, and more coordinated service across cities and towns. I also believe in investing in our trails, not just for recreation but as real infrastructure. Everyone should have the option to bike or walk to work, school, or community events without risking their safety.

Transportation is about freedom. No one should be stuck or isolated because the system was not built for them.

Justice Grounded in Care

Public safety means keeping people safe, not just locking people up. I will fight for a justice system rooted in community care, not control.

For years, residents and advocates have raised serious concerns about the conditions in the Dane County Jail, the treatment of people in custody, and the lack of transparency in how the jail is run. In my job supporting defense attorneys, I hear often about how hard it is to get healthcare in the jail and how their visitation policies are dehumanizing. These are not new issues, but they have become more urgent as the County has made large investments in jail infrastructure. I believe that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and due process when accused of a crime. That is why I support more public input and accountability for the sheriff’s department, which might look like the creation of a civilian oversight committee for the Dane County Jail. Such a board would review incidents, investigate complaints, and recommend changes to help our facilities best serve the public.

In addition to oversight, I will push for reforms that reduce the number of people held in jail in the first place. Dane County has already acknowledged the need to reduce its jail population and improve conditions, but the pace of change has been slow and uneven. Far too many individuals are incarcerated pretrial - when they have not been convicted of any crime - because they cannot afford bail. Others remain in custody because of a lack of appropriate mental health or substance use services in our community. I support investing in alternatives to incarceration that keep people in their communities; we can spend less on incarceration and more on support services that uplift all our neighbors.

Public Health for All

I am a passionate advocate for education and care around infectious disease as well as chronic illness. I am grateful that Dane County runs vaccine clinics, tests water quality, inspects restaurants, monitors disease outbreaks, and provides direct services like overdose prevention, reproductive health care, and maternal support. It also plays a critical role in reducing lead exposure, offering STI testing, and helping families access nutrition and health education through programs like WIC.

Federal cuts to public health funding are already being felt across the country, and Dane County is not immune. These cuts do not hit all communities equally - low-income residents, rural areas, and people of color are often the first to feel the effects when services are scaled back. 

Public health services are not optional. They are the front line of prevention and basic care for people who are uninsured, underinsured, or underserved by the rest of the healthcare system.

As a County Board Supervisor, I will fight for Public Health Madison & Dane County to be funded at a level that allows it to do its job and ensure that services reach the communities that need them most. 

Government for All of Us

I am running because I believe local government should listen to all voices, reach further, and act with care and urgency. We must make space for the people most often left out of the process. Renters. Workers. Caregivers. Students. Neighbors whose voices are far too often overlooked and unheard. Neighbors who fear nothing will change. I will show up, listen, and fight for what you need.

Please reach out to let me know how I can help. My email is info@adrianlampron.com and my phone number is (608) 571-3014. Over the course of this campaign, I’ve already learned a lot from my neighbors and I’m excited to keep learning. 

When we invest in what matters - housing, our climate, transit, justice, and public health - we do more than solve problems. We build a Dane County where everyone belongs.

Let’s build it together.