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Madison mayor calls for removal of barricades at Corey Ruiz memorial site
WMTV 15 NEWS • • nation
Key Points:
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway called for a “respectful transition” to clear the memorial and protest site at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets, which has been closed since the police shooting of Corey Ruiz on July 22.
- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is independently investigating Ruiz's death, with the Madison Police Department cooperating but not leading the investigation or arrest decisions.
- Rhodes-Conway emphasized the need for dialogue and advocacy for criminal justice reform through government channels, nonprofits, and faith groups, while noting the current occupation is unsafe, unsustainable, and harming the Marquette neighborhood.
- The mayor urged those at the site to dismantle barricades and remove tents to restore access for residents, businesses, and emergency services, with city support available for this transition.
- She highlighted the importance of supporting homeless services, including the upcoming Bartillon men’s shelter, and assured that memorial items will be preserved or relocated, with plans for a permanent memorial in coordination with Ruiz’s family.
