Oconomowoc City Council President Announces Bid for Mayor

OCONOMOWOC, WI — This week Oconomowoc City Council President Lou Kowieski announced his intentions to run for Mayor and replace outgoing Mayor Dave Nold.

A small business owner, father of four and longtime Oconomowoc resident, Kowieski also announced the endorsement of State Representative Barb Dittrich.

"I’ve known Lou for years and have seen firsthand his commitment to the city we both call home. Whether it’s his work on local mental health issues, being an active member of St. Jerome’s or his work to bring a youth center to our city, Lou has always impressed me with his dedication to making Oconomowoc a better place not only for his family but for all Oconomowoc families," Dittrich said in a statement to Patch.

Kowieski is the owner and principal of IQ Commercial Resources, a commercial interiors company, headquartered in Oconomowoc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Oconomowoc Area Foundation, Vision Board for the YMCA at Pabst Farms, is a member of the Rotary Club of Oconomowoc and is an active member of St. Jerome Parish.

Kowieski was first elected to the Oconomowoc Common Council in 2017 and was elected Common Council President in 2019.

“Oconomowoc is more than just a city to me, it’s the place where I’ve seen my children grow and where neighbors treat each other like family. I, like many, fell in love with Oconomowoc not only because of its people but for the small-town feel. That’s why as mayor I’ll be committed to not only seeing Oconomowoc grow but to see it done in a way that preserves our community’s character and history,” Kowieski said.