Meeting so many creative and active people in the district was definitely a highlight of the past 5 months.  Our district has the pulse of the next generation of Madison and the urban environment that we are all growing into.  It is unfortunate that the campaign became focused on a mailing from an outside group, and ironic since a main reason for my decision to run was to combat negativity in the district and to highlight the positives that we all contribute to our community.

All of my friends, family and supporters – you are all so very special to me will always be cherished.  And you will all be seeing me again.

Thank you,

Scott

Please get out and vote Tuesday!

Scott

Madison’s Near East Side

“Scott brings a lot to the table. He’s a consensus builder with a multitude of talents, has a passion for the arts and a bent for historic preservation. He has been an executive policy and budget manager at the State Department of Administration for many years and also worked at the United Neighborhood Centers office in the heart of the Atwood Neighborhood. I even dealt with Scott as chair of the City Arts Commission and he rejected all of my proposals with diplomacy and aplomb.

“Scott Thornton seems to have a great rapport with all the residents of the 6th district. He rolls up his sleeves and gets things done. Working in the State Budget Office, heading city commissions and serving as Marquette Neighborhood Association Board president he has gained a wealth of relevant experience. He is ready for this new challenge and has my full support.”

Bob Queen
Marquette Neighborhood Association Event Coordinator
Director- Eastside Express Summer Camp
WI- DNR Photographer – retired
Co-founder -SW Wisconsin Dairy Goat Cooperative

Orton Park Festival 2012

His dedication to the Arts in Madison and the surrounding area have included:

• Chair of the Madison Arts Commission (appointed by three Madison mayors)
• Volunteer for American Players Theater
• First Board Member and Treasurer for Madison’s Forward Theater Company
• Marquette Neighborhood Association Public Art Concept including Poetry in Sidewalks, Public Murals and Willy Street Gateway Sculpture

“Art and supporting the arts has always been an important part of my life.  One of my favorite projects on the Madison Arts Commission was bringing art programming into our Neighborhood Centers. That project reconnected me with many people that I worked with when I was with United Neighborhood Centers of Dane County, and supported arts programming for our most vulnerable youth.” - Scott

- R. Richard (Dick) Wagner
Former Chair Madison Landmarks Commission
Former Madison Plan Commission Chair
Current Madison Urban Design Commission Chair

Scott’s circa1880 house in the Third Lake Ridge Historic District

• Protecting the character and livability of our neighborhoods.
• Promoting the creativity of the residents of the 6th District.
• Standing up as a champion for the district and be a fearless and decisive Leader.
• Ensuring public input and fostering public discourse.

My opponent, when asked at a recent neighborhood forum, what ideas would she bring forward and be the lead sponsor for if re-elected, could not come up with one example.

We need an alder representing us on the city council that has ideas, that has vision, that can stand up and lead the district forward.

The choice could not be clearer…  Vote Thornton on April 2nd.

Scott sincerely apologizes for the conflict with the first day of Passover and to those that will not be able to attend or must leave early.   He will be holding a Twitter Town Hall on Thursday, March 28th from 8 – 9:00 p.m. for those that could not attend or have more questions for the candidate.  #thornton6 

6th District Candidate Forum
Monday, March 25, 2013
6:30 pm until 8:00 pm
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
2450 Atwood Avenue

On Bus Routes 37, 3 & 38 – Just South of Capital City Bike Path – Ample Off-Street Parking.
Please use the parking lot entrance at the back of the church.

Forum starts at 6:30 and will end at 8:00pm
• Moderated by Art Hackett, retired reporter from WPT’s Here and Now
• Questions compiled from neighbors and business owners
• Time for brief Q&A from the audience
• Evening concludes with reception at 8:00pm
• For more information e-mail D6AlderForum@gmail.com

The League of Women Voters of Dane County posted their “Candidates’ Answers” questions and surveys for the Spring Elections.  Printed copies were distributed through the Isthmus.

Scott is proud to be endorsed by Downtown Madison, Inc. (DMI).  He is the only endorsed candidate running against an incumbent alder.   He values DMI’s commitment to the City of Madison and their Progressive Agenda:

• Jobs, Economy, Growing our Tax Base
• Public Safety
• Transportation
• Moving Projects Forward
• Arts and Culture
• World Class University
• Protecting our physical assets and attributes