Dina Nina

Dina Nina is an ordained clergy. She has lived in Madison for a decade.

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Dina Nina is a small business owner and creative entrepreneur. She is also a standup comedian, actor, and speaker.

Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford currently serves on the Madison City Council, representing District 15. She was first elected in 2023.

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Supports affordable housing for gig workers, artists, and performers.

Supports housing projects like Tiny Home villages and purpose-built shelters to assist those in need.

- Supports affordable housing for gig workers, artists, and performers.
- Supports housing projects like Tiny Home villages and purpose-built shelters to assist those in need.

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Supports expanding mental health programs like CARES to address the increase in behavioral health crises.

Supports inclusivity, acceptance, and equality for marginalized communities.

- Supports expanding mental health programs like CARES to address the increase in behavioral health crises.
- Supports inclusivity, acceptance, and equality for marginalized communities.

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As of June 7, 2025, Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford

Ryan has a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. Ryan has lived on the east side for 15 years. He lives with his partner, Kelly. 

This is Ryan Koglin's first time running for public office. 

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Believes in prioritizing green space as the city increases density.

Community-driven planning for affordable housing.

Supports community-driven planning and development for housing and urban development.

Said, "I can advocate for affordable housing by collaborating with developers and city officials to prioritize housing options that accommodate diverse income levels."

- Believes in prioritizing green space as the city increases density.
- Supports community-driven planning and development for housing and urban development.
- Said, "I can advocate for affordable housing by collaborating with developers and city officials to prioritize housing options that accommodate diverse income levels."

Support for neighborhood parks and greenspace

Plans to focus on neighborhood and city parks to ensure they meet the diverse needs of the people who use the spaces.

Supports strengthening access to public resources, such as food pantries, mental health services, and workforce development programs.

- Plans to focus on neighborhood and city parks to ensure they meet the diverse needs of the people who use the spaces.
- Supports strengthening access to public resources, such as food pantries, mental health services, and workforce development programs.

As of June 7, 2025, Ryan Koglin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports affordable, reliable public transit.

- Supports affordable, reliable public transit.

Supports local, minority-owned, and small businesses.

- Supports local, minority-owned, and small businesses.

Believes ensuring access to safe and clean water is a pressing issue.

Believes Starkweather Creek's water quality can be improved through better stormwater management and community engagement.

Supports regular inspections, strict enforcement of environmental regulations, and increased transparency to ensure that pollutants from manufacturing plants do not compromise air and water quality or the health of residents.

- Believes ensuring access to safe and clean water is a pressing issue.
- Believes Starkweather Creek's water quality can be improved through better stormwater management and community engagement.
- Supports regular inspections, strict enforcement of environmental regulations, and increased transparency to ensure that pollutants from manufacturing plants do not compromise air and water quality or the health of residents.

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- Alderpersons serve on the on the city's Common Council. The Common Council passes city resolutions and ordinances, approves the city's annual budget, and sets tax rates. 
- They may be elected by city voters at-large or from specific districts in a non-partisan election. 

Madison Alderperson, District 15

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