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Interim County Executive Tom Farley went before the County Board of Supervisors to introduce the proposed 2027 County Budget. $402 million budget cuts the tax rate, lowers debt and strengthens public safety. 

Board approval now clears the way for mixed residential redevelopment to address housing needs and boost the tax base. Demolition expected in early 2027.

Improving community health takes time, partnership and a shared commitment to action. As Waukesha County’s 2022–2026 Community Health Improvement Plan comes to a close, we are reflecting on the progress made across three community health priorities: Healthy Aging, Mental Health and Substance Use.

Waukesha County will conduct overnight milling and paving work on County Highway C (Lakeland Drive) between Morris Drive and Watertown Plank Road on September 15 and 16. The work will require temporary ramp closures and traffic restrictions at the Highway C and Highway 16 interchange. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, allow additional travel time, and follow posted signs and traffic control devices.

Beginning January 1, 2027, several circuit court case reassignments will occur.

County Trunk Highway E (CTH E) continues to be closed to through traffic between CTH Q and CTH VV due to the emergency repair of a concrete box culvert, approximately one-half mile north of CTH VV. Waukesha County now anticipates reopening CTH E to traffic on Thursday, September 17, 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

Waukesha County’s 2027–2031 Capital Projects Plan provides a five-year roadmap for major infrastructure and equipment needs. 

Most people probably don't think about a community health improvement plan when they think about local government. Yet behind many of the programs, partnerships and prevention efforts happening in communities across Wisconsin is a deliberate process for understanding what residents need most and deciding where public health and its partners can make the greatest difference.

County Trunk Highway E (CTH E) continues to be closed to through traffic between CTH Q and CTH VV following the failure of a concrete box culvert, approximately one-half mile north of CTH VV. Emergency repair construction is scheduled to start on Monday, August 24, 2026, and Waukesha County anticipates reopening CTH E to traffic on Monday, September 14, 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

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.