Talkin' Waukesha

<p>Hear from our new Mayor Alicia Halvensleben in our latest Talkin' Waukesha episode. She discusses her role as Mayor, what she loves about her Waukesha and her vision for the future.</p><p></p>

<p>Tune in to our latest podcast episode as we sit down with Mayor Reilly to reflect on his 12 years of service to the City of Waukesha.</p>

<p>This month, hear from local historian John Schoenknecht, as he shares stories of the City's past on the latest podcast episode. This year, the City is celebrating 130 years of incorporation!</p><p></p>

<p>This month, we’re featuring our City Clerk, Katie Panella and Administrative Assistant, Mollie Schenk as they talk about Elections. Learn more about how the election process works and how the City is now using Badger...

<p>Paying property taxes is not fun for anyone, but have you ever learned how the City actually builds its budget or plans for future expenses? In this podcast episode, the City Administrator and Finance Director walk...

<p>A fire generally grows about 10 times in size every 30 seconds! Cooking fires are the most common home fire. As we head into the holiday season, make sure you are prepared to cook and decorate safely. Hear directly...

<p>Detective Lukas Hallmark joins us to discuss fraud prevention, common scams targeting residents, and how you can protect yourself and your community.</p>

<p>Fall leaf collection will start on Monday, October 27. New this year, crews will start in the Southwest portion of the City (Fox Lake Village and River Hills areas) and will work counterclockwise through the...

<p>As students head back to the classroom, safety always remains a top priority.</p><p>The Waukesha Police Department is proud to have six full-time School Resource Officers (SROs) dedicated to supporting our schools...

<p>We sit down with Chris Janet and Tami Evanoff from the Waukesha Downtown Business Association to talk all things WDBA. From the Farmers Market to Friday Night Live, Chris and Tami share what it takes to keep downtown...

<p>We dig into the roots of the city's urban forest with Forestry Supervisor Aaron Lehnert. From managing thousands of public trees to planting for the future, Aaron shares the ins and outs of what it takes to keep...

<p>We’re joined by the Director of the Waukesha Civic Band, Michael Poytinger, to celebrate their 81st season! From behind-the-scenes rehearsal stories to picking the perfect medley, we explore what makes this summer...

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by City Assessor, Sam Walker to explain the property assessment process. Sam breaks down how assessments are done, why they matter, and how they impact taxes and city services. Whether...

<p>In this episode, we talk with Fire Department Historian Dan Carstens to explore the rich history of the Waukesha Fire Department. Dan shares fascinating stories from the past, highlights key moments in the...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Director of Public Works, Alex Damien, and Deputy Director of Public Works & City Engineer, Brandon Schwenn, to discuss the vital role Public Works plays in our community. From...