The documentary-style series, features heartfelt narratives of community members to raise awareness, combat stigma, and amplify community efforts to t...
Fentanyl Crisis Video Series Premiere
In commemoration of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Waukesha County unveiled a series of short documentary-style videos shedding light on the impact of fentanyl and opioids within the local community. The premiere event took place at the Marcus Majestic Theater on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.
Marcus Theaters generously donated the event space to help with our awarenss efforts.
All six beaches will be open daily sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.
Waukesha County Parks Beach Swim Season Opens May 10
Waukesha County Parks is excited to launch the 2024 beach swimming season at all six beach locations on Friday, May 10.
Waukesha County Park System beaches will be open with Swim at Your Own Risk (SAYOR) hours - seven days a week from sunrise to sunset (pending weather and water conditions). More information on SAYOR beach operations: www.WaukeshaCounty.gov/BeachRules.
Task Force aims to create long-term financial solutions for County budget using transparent, public involvement.
County Creates Budget Task Force
Thursday, April 18, 2024, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced the creation of a Budget Task Force. This group will be made up of municipal leaders, business representatives, County Board Supervisors and public members, who will discuss what the County budget may look like over the next five to ten years.
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.
