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as of May 2023
District 1 | Mike Chrisien
P: 1-262-875-4860
E: alddist1@waukesha-wi gov
District 4 | Joe Piper
P: 1-262-896-0454
E: alddist4@waukesha-wi gov
District 7 | Daniel J. Manion
P: 1-262-542-5550
E: alddist7@waukesha-wi.gov
District 10 | Mike Anderson
P: 1-262-278-0504
E: alddist10@waukesha-wi.gov
District 13 | Dean Lemke
P: 1-262-442-6237
E: alddist13@waukesha-wi.gov
District 2 | Eric Payne
P: 1-262-544-4688
E: alddist2@waukesha-wi gov
District 5 | Peter Bartels
P: 1-262-442-4998
E: alddist5@waukesha-wi gov
District 8 | Elizabeth Moltzan
P: 1-262-349-4078
E: alddist8@waukesha-wi.gov
District 11 | Alicia Halvensleben
P: 1-414-491-4544
E: alddist11@waukesha-wi.gov
District 14 | Rick Lemke
P: 1-262-442-2580
E: alddist14@waukesha-wi.gov
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District 3 | Cassie Rodriguez
P: 1-262-225-1648
E: alddist3@waukesha-wi gov
District 6 | Jack Wells
P: 1-262-290-5103
E: alddist6@waukesha-wi gov
District 9 | Vacant
P: 1-262-xxx-xxxx
E: alddist9@waukesha-wi.gov
District 12 | Frank McElderry
P: 1-262-424-9137
E: alddist12@waukesha-wi.gov
District 15 | Cory Payne
P: 1-262-853-9004
E: alddist15@waukesha-wi.gov
Type your address into the My Services section on the Waukesha Homepage (waukesha-wi.gov) and find your alderperson, garbage/recycling pick-up dates, and more!
City Council Meetings
The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
The Public is welcome to attend, watch the meeting live via the City’s website, or watch recordings of previous meetings
Meetings can be viewed online at: waukesha-wi gov/meetings
The City of Waukesha, WI, is the seventh-largest city in the state with nearly 72,000 people.
Waukesha is the manufacturing hub of Waukesha County and home to many of the area’s largest employers The City strives to provide a diversified work environment, a balanced housing stock, and strong business opportunities. With a thriving historic downtown boasting concerts, a farmer’s market, a scenic riverwalk, and festivals, the City's location on the river, historic buildings, and strong artist culture, all contribute to its unique character. Waukesha also has great neighborhoods, excellent schools, and an award-
In 2018, the City Council participated in strategic planning sessions and adopted an updated City strategic plan The plan includes the following goals which continue to guide the decision-making of the City Council as they plan for the future of Waukesha:
Safe and Secure
Well-Planned, Sustainable, and Environmentally Sensitive
Well Managed/Financially Sound
Customer Focused
Economically Strong and Diverse
Vibrant Neighborhoods and Business Areas
Civic, Cultural, and Recreational Center for the Region
All of these factors work together to help make Waukesha the perfect place to live, work, and play
Population 71,256
Median Household Income $71,733
Median Value of OwnerOccupied Housing Units $232,700
It is your civic duty to vote in any and all elections that are held in a given year In order to vote in elections, you will need to be registered in the state of Wisconsin to vote at your current address.
Registering to Vote
You can either register to vote online at myvote wi gov, or by mail or in person at City Hall (201 Delafield Street) with the Clerk's Office
Note: If there is an upcoming election in less than 20 days, you can no longer mail your registration.
To register, you will need a valid Wisconsin driver's license or Wisconsin state ID along with a proof of residence document (list available at myvotewi.gov).
Finding Your Polling Place
Your polling location is based on your home address. You can find your polling place at myvotewi gov or on the Waukesha website homepage in the "My Services" box at waukeshawi.gov.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be issued to any registered Wisconsin voter. Ballots can be requested for an entire year but MUST be re-requested for each calendar year's upcoming elections (unless you are indefinitely confined).
Absentee ballots can be returned in person or by mail Mailed absentee ballots MUST be received by the Clerk's Office on or before the election day to be counted.
In-person absentee voting is also available during business hours at City Hall (201 Delafield Street) two weeks prior to an election day Information about in-person absentee voting can be found at: waukesha-wi.gov/voting
Questions?
Any questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to the Clerk's Office by phone at 1-262-524-3550 or send an email to clerktreas@waukesha-wi.gov.
We do our best to keep the community informed about what's going on in Waukesha.
What's Up in Waukesha
Waukesha has a weekly e-newsletter that contains news on upcoming events, current projects, notable occurrences, and so much more! You can sign up for the e-newsletter at: waukesha-wi gov/newsletter
Connect with Us on Social Media
The City of Waukesha has a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube account that provides the most up to date information in Waukesha You can find us @CityOfWaukesha on each of the social platforms listed above
City Connection
Watch meetings and other Waukesha-related content on our public access channel on our website at waukesha-wi.gov/cc or on YouTube at youtube com/@waukeshacityconnection
The News Splash
Mailed with your water bill each month is a onepage newsletter highlighting current projects, upcoming waste collections, and upcoming events around Waukesha
The Works Space Newsletter
This quarterly newsletter looks at what's going on in our Public Works department with current projects, information about Waukesha Metro Transit, and more! This newsletter is mailed to residential homes The Works Space Newsletter can also be viewed online at: waukesha-wi.gov/worksspace
There are also weekly project updates on all city construction projects available on our website at: https://www waukesha-wi gov/projects
Fire Department Newsletter
This quarterly newsletter gives you a glimpse of what is going on with the Fire Department From basic home safety tips, fire prevention advice, and more, the Fire Department wants to be sure that you and your family remain safe! You can view copies on the City website at: waukesha-wi.gov/fdnewsletter
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Activity Guide
The Waukesha Parks, Recreation, & Forestry department directly mails three seasonal activity guides per year to residents in early December (winter/spring), mid-April (summer), and midAugust (fall) Activity Guides can also be found online at: waukesha-wi.gov/activityguide