Waukesha County

UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov
4

Friends of Retzer Nature Center's Science Fest: Now You See It! Now You Don't! - Powered by Generac

Retzer Nature Center
More details


UPCOMING MEETINGS
Oct
3

Temporary Chapter 980 Committee

More details

Temporary Chapter 980 Committee

Where: Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services 514 Riverview Ave., Waukesha, Room 271

When: 10/03/2023 3:00 PM

Meeting Agenda A

Oct
4

Finance Committee

More details

Finance Committee

Where: Waukesha County Administration Center - 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Rm.130, Waukesha, WI 53188

When: 10/04/2023 8:15 AM

Meeting Agenda A

Oct
4

Local Emergency Planning Committee

More details

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Where: County Highway Offices, 1641 Woodburn Rd, Waukesha, WI. With a virtual option: Meeting ID: 283 515 312 265 Passcode: BButrX Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 414-435-2078,,94819780# United States, Milwaukee Phone Conference ID: 948 197 80#

When: 10/04/2023 2:30 PM

Meeting Agenda A

Oct
5

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County Advisory Board

More details

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County Advisory Board

Where: Health and Human Services - Room 271, 514 Riverview Avenue - Waukesha, WI 53188 - REVISED

When: 10/05/2023 9:30 AM

Meeting Agenda A

Oct
6

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

More details

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

Where: Hill Farms State Office Building 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI Room 152/156 South

When: 10/06/2023 10:00 AM

Meeting Agenda A

IN THE NEWS

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 

Budget News Release


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.

County, Elected and Judicial officials celebrate construction kick-off. Remodeling work will modernize Courthouse to significantly enhance customer se...

Courthouse Construction Project Begins


Tuesday September 12, 2023 Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow alongside other County, Elected and Judicial officials, wielded sledgehammers to ceremoniously smash a wall, marking the official commencement of an extensive remodeling project at the Waukesha County Courthouse.

This four-year transformative renovation is set to bring the Waukesha County Courthouse into the 21st century. The project will encompass state-of-the-art upgrades in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and audio-visual systems. Security systems will be bolstered, and a modernized public announcement system will be put in place. The entrance will undergo a significant expansion, and secure, state-of-the-art courtrooms will be established, including moving juvenile court into the courthouse.

View news release here.


The month of September has been designated by the Wisconsin Court System as a time to recognize the importance of jurors...

September is Juror Appreciation Month


The month of September has been designated by the Wisconsin Court System as a time to recognize the importance of jurors to the American justice system. Co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Court System and the State Bar of Wisconsin, the judges, clerks and attorneys who work in the system year-round have created this opportunity to acknowledge the participation of individuals who are summoned to serve in Wisconsin each year - people who have set aside their work and personal lives to ensure that this cornerstone of American justice perseveres. Whether a juror serves in September or on another date, this is the legal system's chance to call attention to every prospective and sworn jurors contribution and to say "thank you!"

To show our appreciation, a banner will be displayed in the lobby of the courthouse and court staff will wear "We Appreciate Jurors" pins throughout the month. Jurors who appear for service will be offered an assortment of treats. Jurors will also be given a token of appreciation, including a  magnetic chip clip and cell phone wallet.


Capital Projects Plan for 2024-2028 Budget invests in safe roads, parks and County facilities.

Capital Projects Plan


Friday September 1, 2023, County Executive Paul Farrow submitted Waukesha County’s 2024 – 2028 Capital Projects Plan to the County Board of Supervisors.

The Capital Projects Plan includes funding for all major projects proposed in County budgets over the next five years. It focuses on essential infrastructure projects that supports safety and economic development in the community. Residents will notice qualify-of-life improvements to vital transportation corridors, County parks, plus a safer, more accessible courthouse and County facilities.

View news release here