Where: The meeting can be accessed via the Microsoft Teams application and will be open to the public. To join the meeting • Dial 414-435-2078 Enter the Access Code 923 639 580#
New location aims to improve outcomes for job seekers and businesses in the Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington County region.
Waukesha Job Center Opens
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, The WOW Works Workforce Development Board and Community Network celebrated the grand opening of its new Waukesha American Job Center location with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event. Local elected officials, including County Executive Paul Farrow and key partners spoke at the event, highlighting the center's commitment to empowering job seekers, serving local businesses, and strengthening the local workforce through the collaboration of our wide network of public and private partners.
County Supervisors sworn in and elect new Board Chair James Heinrich.
New County Board Chair Elected
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 during the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors Organization Meeting, new County Board Supervisors took the oath of office and elected a County Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair and two additional members that will serve as committee chairs.
County Board Chair:James A. Heinrich
Heinrich has served on the County Board since 2007. He represents District 9 which includes portions of the City and Town of Brookfield. Heinrich served as chair of Land Use, Parks and Environment committee from 2012-14 and chair of Finance committee since 2014.
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and IT staff will provide an invaluable lesson on safeguarding yourself online and steering clear of scams.
Free Cyber Security Training
On Saturday, April 27th from 1230-230pm, the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department will host a free cyber security training event.
Presenting the training will be members from our Waukesha County IT Department. The topics to be discussed will include Passwords, Software Updates, Phishing, Wi-Fi, Data Backups, Safe Browsing Habits, Common Misconceptions of Social media, and QR codes.
If you have any questions about the training please contact Captain Nicholas Ollinger at 262-548-7122.
Saturday April 27th, 2024, 12:30 to 2:30pm
Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department -515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
Waukesha County Department of Public Works will take over maintenance of Silvernail Rd. from the City of Waukesha to improve airport runway safety.
New County Road Project on Silvernail Road
Friday, March 29th, 2024, Waukesha County Department of Public Works announced in a news release, they have taken over maintenance of Silvernail Road within the city between Grandview Blvd (CTH T) and Bluemound Road (CTH JJ) from the city to the county. The jurisdictional transfer change took place on February 26th, 2024, and will have no direct impact on surrounding properties.
“Waukesha County is undertaking a project to realign Silvernail Road, which when complete, will improve Airport runway safety. The county appreciates our relationship with the city and working together to implement improved airport safety.” ---Allison Bussler, Waukesha County Public Works Director.
Public Health Calls for Unified Action to Address Community Health Priorities.
Public Health Kicks Off New Community Health Plan
Thursday, March 14th, 2024, Waukesha County Public Health announced they are rallying community members and local stakeholders together to tackle pressing health challenges in the region.
This moment marks a pivotal milestone as the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) enters its third year out of a five-year collaborative process, actively addressing critical health priorities identified in Waukesha County.
Three strategic health priorities have been identified to guide the CHIP initiative, and each priority area is accompanied by actionable plans designed for measurable impact: Healthy Aging, Mental Health and Substance Use.
