Waukesha County

UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec
9

Habitat Restoration Workday - Fox Brook Park

Fox Brook Park
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Dec
12

Wee Wonders: Winter Picnic in the Pines   **Tuesday**

Retzer Nature Center
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Dec
20

Winter Tracks and Animal Signs [Outdoor Classroom series]

Retzer Nature Center
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Dec
5

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Alternative Interventions Committee

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Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Alternative Interventions Committee

Where: Waukesha County Administration Building, Room A255, 515 West Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188

When: 12/05/2023 12:00 PM

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Dec
5

Sheriff's Grievance Committee

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Sheriff's Grievance Committee

Where: Waukesha County Administration Center - Room 255 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188

When: 12/05/2023 3:00 PM

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Dec
13

Board of Adjustment

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Board of Adjustment

Where: CANCELLED

When: 12/13/2023 6:00 PM

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Dec
14

Interagency Program for Intoxicated Drivers

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Interagency Program for Intoxicated Drivers

Where: Health and Human Services Center, Room 271, 514 Riverview Ave. Waukesha, WI 53188

When: 12/14/2023 8:30 AM

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IN THE NEWS

Budget invests heavily in public safety, infrastructure, cuts the tax rate and maintains high-quality services.

County Executive Signs 2024 County Budget


Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow signed the 2024 County Budget. 

The Waukesha County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the Budget during their November 14th meeting with one amendment.

This marks the 4th consecutive County Budget the board has passed unanimously.

News Release


A Waukesha child now has a forever home. Family, friends and staff of Waukesha County celebrated at her adoption hearing in Juvenile Court Friday.

Waukesha County Celebrates National Adoption Day


Friday, November 10, 2023,Waukesha County celebrated National Adoption Day with a special adoption event at the Waukesha County Juvenile Courthouse, a division of the Waukesha County Circuit Court. The event began with a presentation from county and community leaders, followed by an adoption ceremony. The event highlights a collective effort to raise awareness and celebrate the adoptions of children from foster care.

"National Adoption Day is a powerful reminder of the difference we can make in the lives of children in foster care. We commend the dedicated efforts of our community, and we continue to work towards finding loving homes for every child who needs one,” County Executive Paul Farrow said.

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County aims to raise awareness about domestic violence, highlight resources available for those in need.

County Executive Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month


Thursday October 5th, 2023, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow proclaimed the month of October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."

Farrow issued the proclamation to Angela Mancuso, Executive Director of The Women's Center, located at 505 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186.

The Women’s Center’s mission is to provide safety, shelter and support to empower all impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent platform to show support for the Advocates and life-saving programs of The Women’s Center and the individuals and families they serve.

The Women's Center

 


Budget cuts tax rate, supports investments in public safety, infrastructure and maintains high levels of service.

County Executive Presents 2024 Proposed County Budget


On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow presented the 2024 County Executive Budget to the County Board of Supervisors.

The nearly $400 million dollar budget follows a years-long trend of making justice and public safety Waukesha County’s top funding priority.

The proposed budget would also cut the County tax rate for the 10th consecutive year, including every year County Executive Farrow has been in office. 

The Board is expected to pass the final budget in November.

The 2024 Waukesha County Executive Budget 

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Waukesha County adopts Drug Endangered Children Protocol (DEC)

New County Program Helps Children and Families Impacted by Drugs or Alcohol


Wednesday September 13, 2023 Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow along with other members of law enforcement, health and human services, prosecutors, the medical community, and community service organizations participated in a signing ceremony to implement the Drug Endangered Children Protocol.

The DEC programs are a county-wide coordinated effort, addressing drug and alcohol issues affecting children and families.
Through the DEC program, organizations within a community work together to enhance their response to the immediate needs of drug-endangered children and to gather adequate evidence to substantiate prosecution of appropriate endangerment and other charges. 
We could not be prouder to be a part of this initiative.