Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke

Jerrel Kruschke MDPW Commissioner

Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke

You wake up in the morning and take a shower. The water comes courtesy of the Milwaukee Department of Public Works (MDPW). You walk down the sidewalk, passing the streetlights, which shine thanks to MPDW. You drive a road, cross a speed bump and head through a traffic light, the maintenance by MPDW. Throughout your day, you deal with drinking water, garbage, recycling, water mains, human waste, potholes and city parks. Again, cared for by MPDW. If you're like most residents, you probably take these benefits for granted, but they all influence your daily life.

Let me introduce you to the Milwaukee Department of Public Works, probably the least publicized but most impactful part of the city