The Wisconsin Court System has designated September as a time to recognize the importance of jurors to the American justice system.
Juror Appreciation Month
September is "Juror Appreciation Month"
September has been designated by the Wisconsin Court System as a time to recognize the importance of jurors to the American justice system. 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. These are people who have set aside their work and personal lives to ensure 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.
The Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition offers free event August 22 to learn about resources.
County Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
Come join Waukesha County Health & Human Services and the Breastfeeding Coalition at an event Thursday, August 22nd, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 514 Riverview Ave. Waukesha, WI 53188, Lower Level Cafeteria.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, learn, and connect with others who are passionate about supporting breastfeeding families in our community. For more details and to RSVP, visit our Facebook Event Page
Presentations: Hear from the Hope Network and Close to the Heart/Mama Fox, who will be sharing insights and resources for breastfeeding and pregnant families. Giveaways: Exciting prizes include breastfeeding and pregnancy-related items, family resources, and fun rewards for supporters like Milwaukee Admirals tickets. Free Totes: The first 100 pregnant or breastfeeding families will receive a complimentary Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition tote bag filled with useful items. Community Vendors: Explore booths from 10+ local organizations dedicated to supporting families in Waukesha County. Kids Activities: Fun activities to keep the little ones entertained while you enjoy the event. Light Snacks: Refreshments will be available throughout the event.
About the Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition: The Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding in the community. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration with local organizations, we strive to create an environment where breastfeeding families feel supported and empowered.
Task Force will deliver final report at future County Board Meeting.
Budget Task Force Wraps Final Meeting
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the Budget Task Force portion of the County’s several months long project to analyze the fiscal health, study revenue and expenditure options for the future took place. During the fourth and final meeting, the Task Force members provided invaluable input that will greatly assist the County Executive and the County Board as they work together to prioritize services and craft future balanced budgets.
The process will conclude with the presentation of a final report at the August 27th County Board meeting.
Documentary-style videos shed light on the impact of fentanyl and
opioids within the local community.
Fentanyl Video Series Up For National Award
Waukesha County staff at the Department of Health & Human Services have received a nomination as a finalist in the 2024 National Information Officers Association in the category of "Best Use of Video." The videos nominated were launched publicly in May 2024. Four videos feature stories of loss, recovery, front line heroes and efforts Waukesha County is doing to combat the fentanyl crisis.
More than 100 total submissions were received for the seven categories for the 2024 NIOA Awards, which will be presented at the annual conference in August.
"Proud to see the hard work of our staff’s efforts being recognized. Waukesha County is one of the top three finalists for best use of video for the documentary series we produced in our efforts to fight the opioid/ fentanyl crisis. Congratulations to our team on this accomplishment," HHS Director, Elizabeth Aldred said.
In 2022, County Executive Paul Farrow declared fentanyl a community health crisis.
According to the Waukesha County Medical Examiner’s Office they's seeing at least a 20% decrease in overall overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023 and a 35% decrease from 2021 to 2023.
Participants can learn more about city government operations and services.
Apply for Waukesha Local Government Academy
The City of Waukesha in partnership with the UW- Division of Extension, Waukesha County are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 3rd Annual Waukesha Local Government Academy. Applications are due by July 5. The Waukesha Local Government Academy will run from September – December 2024. This program is for City of Waukesha residents who are interested in learning more about their city government and civic engagement opportunities. In this program participants will: • Learn more about city government operations and services. • Widen their network of relationships with city staff, departments, boards, and decision makers. • Discover opportunities to become more civically involved. There will be a total of seven sessions held on Thursday evenings (one Wednesday session on November 26) with each session lasting 2 hours (6pm– 8pm). There is no fee to participate, but applicants must make a commitment to attend 6 of the 7 sessions to receive the local government academy certificate of completion.
The program has been held for the past two years with overwhelming success. Of the recent graduates, 95% said they felt more prepared to talk with residents about factual issues the City government is facing. Most participants said they felt the academy helped increase their awareness of opportunities to serve within the city and helped to widen their community relationships with residents and/or City leadership.
For more details and the 2024 application, visit the Waukesha Local Government Academy webpage at
