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Wauwatosa has about 30 citizen-led boards. See upcoming opportunities to join one.

Equity

Initial Census Data Released

The Common Council wants to ensure that redistricting is done in a fair, equitable, and impartial way

Through August 28, Wauwatosa Residents Can Drop Off Storm Damage for Free

We'll also collect storm damage curbside

Storm Damage Updates

Report damage to a city tree, see public buildings available with power and air conditioning, and see other storm damage updates.

Apply for Community Development Block Grant Funds

Funding may support housing, a safe living environment, and expanded economic opportunities to, principally, low or moderate income persons.

Preview Agendas for the Week of August 2

Common Council will talk about an ordinance related to dangerous dogs, use of Milwaukee County Independent Redistricting Commission, and other topics

Wauwatosa Mayor Appoints Two New Police and Fire Commission Members

Mayor Dennis McBride appointed Wauwatosa residents Phillip Morris and Dr. Stan Stojkovic to the city's Police and Fire Commission

COVID-19 Information for Businesses

CDC Recommends Face Masks Indoors for Fully Vaccinated People

Although there is no local face mask requirement in Wauwatosa, our community can take steps to stop the spread of COVID-19

Preview Agendas for the Week of July 26

Committees will talk about preliminary plans for North Avenue from Mayfair Road to Menomonee River Parkway construction, creating parking zones by Wauwatosa East High School, and a space needs analysis for the City Hall/Civic Center/Library complex.

New Wauwatosa Police Chief Sworn In

James MacGillis was sworn in as the new Chief of Police of the Wauwatosa Police Department. His first day as Chief will be Monday, July 26, 2021.

Preview Agendas for the Week of July 19

Common Council will talk about allowing a child care establishment at 346 N 121st Street and a secondhand sales establishment at 3201 N. Mayfair Road

Preview Agendas for the Week of July 12

Committees will discuss combining Design Review Boards into one board, a referendum on the April 2022 General Election to reduce the size of the Common Council, and various parking modifications.

Wauwatosa Vaccine Prize Drawing

Get vaccinated and enter for a change to win a prize

American Rescue Plan

How to Prioritize Federal Relief Funds in Wauwatosa

Sign up to receive updates regarding how Wauwatosa will allocate $24 million in COVID-19 relief funds

Preview Agendas for the Week of July 5

Committee of the Whole will hear a report on Police Department recruitment strategies, alternative responses, and efficiency in service delivery. Common Council will discuss a contract related to public engagement on how to prioritize American Rescue Plan funds.

Police and Fire Commission Selects James MacGillis as Wauwatosa Police Chief

The citizen-led commission successfully led a hiring process with five points of public feedback

City Newsletter

Summer 2021 City Newsletter

Top stories include July 4 and July 5 events, Wauwatosa's vaccination rate, how to follow city meetings, and how Wauwatosa will allocate $24 Million in federal COVID-19 relief.

Preview Agendas for the Week of June 28

Committees will talk about liquor licenses, a Wauwatosa Police Department offenders and traffic citations race data report, and community engagement on how to prioritize American Rescue Plan funds

Preview Agendas for the Week of June 21

Police and Fire Commission will interview final police chief candidates. Civic Celebration Commission will discuss drought effects on fireworks and assignment for July 4 and July 5.

City of Wauwatosa Becomes a Bird City

Actions like the Tosa Green Summit, protecting bird habitats, and removing weeds at Hart Park benefit birds and other wildlife