County Executive---Key statistics

I thought I would put together some key statistics related to the decision to switch to a County Executive form of government.



Counties who currently have County Executives (by population)
1. Milwaukee, 950,381
2. Dane. 530,519
3. Waukesha, 401,446
4. Brown, 260,616
5. Racine, 196,200
6. Outagamie, 184,541
7. Winnebago, 170,025
8. Kenosha, 168,700

10. <<Washington County>>, 135,970 (County Administrator)

14. Fond du Lac, 104,035
21. Manitowoc, 81,494
23. Portage, 71,038

• Source, 4/16/19 e-mail from Brad Stern, using 2019 population statistics

Southeastern Wisconsin Region

1. Milwaukee, 950,381 (County Executive), no growth from 2012-2017, -0.31%

3. Waukesha, 401,446 (County Executive), High growth from 2012-2017, 1.87%

5. Racine, 196,200 (County Executive), no growth from 2012-2017, -0.12%

8. Kenosha, 168,700 (County Executive), Moderate growth from 2012-2017, 0.74%

10. Washington County, 135,970 (County Administrator), High growth from 2012-2017, 1.62%

15. Walworth, 103,535 (County Administrator), Low growth from 2012-2017, 0.06%

18. Ozaukee, 88,667 (County Administrator), High growth from 2012-2017, 1.83%

• Source, 4/16/19 e-mail from Brad Stern, using 2019 population statistics
• Source for population growth ratings, 2018 Green Book published by Wisconsin Counties Association, pages 8 & 9.

We are also at the precipice of an extremely high growth period for our County.  Some are predicting that Washington County may soon see explosive growth, and become one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Wisconsin.  Structurally, a County Executive would have stronger authority and support to ensure that we adequately plan for that growth.