Meet Nino Amato
Candidate for Madison Council District 19
Nino Amato has dedicated his professional career to solving complex challenges, bringing people together, and creating real change. As a leader in environmental and economic sustainability, bi-partisan public policy, and community advocacy, he has worked with Democrats and Republicans to expand renewable energy resource options, while strengthening our communities commitment to economic and enviormtal sustainability and protecting the rights of Wisconsin's 1.4 million elderly and people with disabilities.
Nino has been endorsed by Kristen Slack, who was overwhelmingly elected by District 19 residents in April of 2023, (click to see all endorsements). Slack won the election with 65% of the vote, but after she had to step down for family reasons, the mayor appointed her opponent John Guequierre—the same candidate voters had already rejected.
While political appointments are sometimes necessary in government, voters deserve a leader who reflects their choice, not someone placed into office despite the will of the people. Nino is running to restore that trust, ensuring District 19 has a representative who is truly accountable to the environmental concerns of residents and their neighborhoods.
Nino's experience includes serving as Co-Vice Chair of Governor Jim Doyle’s Task Force on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy and teaching sustainability policy and practices and climate change mitigation at UW-Platteville. As former President of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging & Health Groups, Nino helped protect social security and health care benefits of Wisconsin's 1.4 million elderly and people with disabilities.
Now, Nino Amato is running for Madison’s 19th District City Council seat to ensure residents have a leader who listens, engages, and puts their priorities first!
Press Conference regarding Obama's 21st Century Policing Values
Nino with his dog DaVinci and three friends.
Nino with community activist Betty Banks who was honored with the Madison Rotary Senior Service Award and endorses Nino's campaign for Alder.
"I have consistently spoken out against the city’s autocratic, top-down West Area Regional Planning Process which will destroy the natural character of our single & multi-family residential neighborhoods. As your 19th Dist. Alder, I will preserve & protect our urban trees, street tree canopies, greenway forests, and neighborhoods from being destroyed by out-of-state developers and their special interest groups.”
Nino Amato
A Commitment to Sustainability & Smart Growth
As a champion for environmental stewardship, Nino has spent his career advancing clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, and responsible urban development.
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Co-Vice Chair, Governor Jim Doyle’s Task Force on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Frm. – Helped develop Wisconsin’s renewable energy portfolio.
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Chair, Business Advisory Board for UW-Platteville’s Sustainability & Renewable Energy Systems program Frm. – Focused on clean energy innovation and workforce development.
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Senior Vice President, Wisconsin Power & Light, Frm. – Led environmental advocacy efforts in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Adjunct Professor at UW-Platteville’s College of Engineering – Teaches courses on renewable energy resource management systems. Currently taking a leave of absence to focus on the campaign and engage with District 19 residents.
Nino knows that protecting Madison’s natural resources, improving green infrastructure, and promoting renewable energy aren’t just policies—they are necessities for the future of District 19.
Leadership That Puts People 1st
Nino has spent decades fighting for policies that uplift people, protect vulnerable communities, and strengthen democracy.
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Honorary Board Chair, Coalition of Wisconsin Aging & Health Groups, Frm. – Advocated for Wisconsin’s 1.4 million elderly residents and people with disabilities.
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Wisconsin Election Commission’s Voter Accessibility Advisory Committee, Frm. – Ensured accessible voting for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Senior Executive at Meriter Hospital, Frm. - Established the first Center of Excellence for Women's Health in 2001
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President & VP, Madison Equal Opportunities Commission, Frm. – Adjudicated discrimination cases and advanced racial and economic justice.
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Co-Chair, Strengthening Neighborhood Ties, Frm. – Led efforts to improve public safety, sustainability, and government transparency and accountability..
