Jennifer Gonda

Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works

Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.

RNC 2024 Team Visits Milwaukee

Milwaukee is now one of three finalists to host Republican convention.

Is Abele Abandoning Shorewood Mansion Plans?

Building permit expired in 2020. Meanwhile, the former county executive plans renovations to his other mansion.

Waukesha, Milwaukee Celebrate Huge Water Project

$286 million, 36-mile-long project begun, will bring Milwaukee water to Waukesha.

Audit Gives Water Works High Marks

Outside audit of city utility found good practices for lead reduction, water quality monitoring.

Chris Abele Won’t Seek Reelection

County executive reverses course in surprise announcement, won't run for reelection.

Will He or Won’t He Run for Mayor?

Council president Ashanti Hamilton promises his decision by next week.

Outside Firm Auditing City’s Lead Program

Expert hired by Comptroller doing audit council originally wanted done by May 2018.

Crew Destroying Abele’s Mansion

Historic $2.6 million Eschweiler mansion built by one of city's most esteemed architects.

Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped

City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.

Inside Abele’s Eschweiler Mansion

See the 1927 home's interior from when it was new, and just before Abele bought it.

Materials Salvaged From Lake Drive Mansion To Help Local Families In Need

“Our team is ensuring these items stay out of local landfills and rather go on to live a second life.”

Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works

Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.

Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run

Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?

Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold

Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.

Barrett Taps Polenske For Public Works

Veteran City Engineer to become head of 2,300-employee Department of Public Works.

Gonda Resigns from Water Works

Longtime city employee resigns as Milwaukee Water Works director for job at UWM.

Bucks Unveil Custom Fire Hydrants

City works with team to install 15 unique fire hydrants around new arena.

Bucks Arena Getting Custom-Painted Fire Hydrants

The 15 hydrants around the arena will get a new paint job.

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.

$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes

Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.

Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal

Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.

Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal

Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.

City To Sell Water to Waukesha

After years of debate, Waukesha and Milwaukee strike a historic, 40-year deal.

Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes

City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.

Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat

New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.

Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns

18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $394

The City’s Real Costs for Bucks Arena

The exact total is unknown, but will be much higher than media has reported.

Arena funding plan would kill convention center expansion, officials say

Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar

Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.

Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!

MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.

The Decline of Local Control

Republicans favor local control. So why are they passing so many laws ending it?