Tenant Resource Center executive director fired ‘effective immediately,’ Konkel says

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The long-time executive director of Madison’s tenant resource center was fired Saturday, according a Facebook post.

“Shocking news. I no longer work for the Tenant Resource Center,” Brenda Konkel wrote on Facebook on Saturday.

Konkel, who is also a former Madison alder and announced she was running for mayor this year, said the board decided they wanted to go in another direction, and that her termination was effective immediately with no transition.

The Tenant Resource Center is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to promoting positive relations between rental housing consumers and providers throughout Wisconsin, according to its website.

“By providing information and referrals, education about rental rights and responsibilities, and access to conflict resolution, we empower the community to obtain and maintain quality affordable housing.”

Konkel said the board has not communicated any plans with her or the staff members about what is next for the organization.

“Obviously after working with the organization since 1991 (executive director since 1995) I wish them the best, but fear the worst,” Konkel said.

Konkel said she plans to continue blogging, helping the Social Justice Center and Occupy Madison move forward with their renovation plans, and focusing on her run for mayor.

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