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Waukesha County Public Health, a division of Health and Human Services, has been recognized with the prestigious Pathways Recognition by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the non-profit organization that administers national accreditation and recognition programs, which aim to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation.                      

Tom Farley was sworn into office Thursday as Interim County Executive following the passing of Paul Farrow.

Waukesha County Board Chair and Acting County Executive Jim Heinrich announced today the nomination of Thomas Farley to serve as Interim Waukesha County Executive. Farley retired in 2016 after a distinguished 31-year career with Waukesha County, serving 25 of those years as Corporation Counsel, the county’s lead attorney. 

This year, Waukesha County Public Health and the county's four major health systems have formalized their partnership through the Waukesha County Community Health Collective (WCCHC). While our organizations have collaborated on previous Community Health Assessments and Community Health Improvement Plans, the Collective represents a deeper commitment to planning, learning, and acting together.

The Honorable Michael P. Maxwell has been appointed Presiding Judge of the Waukesha County Circuit Court, a leadership role that will assist in overseeing the administration and operation of one of
Wisconsin's busiest circuit court systems.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Waukesha County are informing drivers of a temporary traffic pattern change at the intersection of County ES and Edgewood Avenue beginning the week of July 13, 2026.

It is with great sadness that we share Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has lost his battle with cancer. Farrow, 61, fought bravely and with a smile since being diagnosed in 2024 with mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer. Throughout his journey, Paul chose to publicly document his treatment to help others battling cancer. His family, friends and staff all stood by his side along the way hoping for a better outcome.

Waukesha County residents who experienced damage from the storms and flooding between April 13 and April 23 are now eligible to apply for FEMA financial assistance.

As Waukesha County Public Health and our healthcare partners work to complete the 2026 Community Health Assessment, one thing is clear: understanding community health requires more than data alone.

As County Clerk, Georgia Maxwell will serve residents by helping to oversee key public functions, such as countywide election cycles and supporting transparent, efficient county government operations.