Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
We enhance the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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Public safety is fundamental to the quality of life in Milwaukee County. A comprehensive public safety strategy supports residents, businesses, and visitors alike by reducing crime, improving emergency response, and enhancing the justice system. Milwaukee County is committed to fostering a safe environment through proactive prevention, effective rehabilitation, and strategic investments in justice and infrastructure.
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