#StrongerTogether

Paraphrasing Philippians 3:12-14, We have not completed our tasks and continue to work for the good of the people we serve. We will continue to strive to act in the best interests of the people we serve. We do not forget what is behind us, but continue to press on in order to accomplish the tasks that “you the people” have charged us to complete. So we endeavor to work toward those goals in order to obtain the reward, through God's call to love and serve our neighbor. With our new form of government, we will be better equipped to answer to the citizens that elected us as their representatives in Washington County government. The “people’s work” is a task not undertaken lightly. As a County Board, we represent everyone, whether you live in a Town, Village or City. Everyone in every corner of Washington County is no less important than any other. We are tasked to work for the benefit of everyone in Washington County.

This election was a first in many ways. The first Washington County Executive was elected. The vote was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, ending the standard “door knocking” campaigning, drive-thru voting, prompting many of us to vote early, absentee and to respect “social distancing” if we chose to vote in person. But, throughout this, we have persevered. Washington County voters cast their ballots and made their will known. Washington County voters are a knowledgeable electorate and make well informed decisions in the voting booth. I commend you once again for a wise choice in electing Josh Schoemann to lead Washington County into a bright future, especially during these trying times of stay at home orders and the closing of many “non-essential” businesses. We will all work together to overcome these obstacles and Washington County will continue to have the best quality of life in the great State of Wisconsin.

I would like to personally thank each and every one of you that exercised your sacred right to vote in a free election to choose your representatives in local government. I want to thank those that ran for public office and commend each one for a campaign well run, with honor and integrity. The promise from your new government is this; we will serve our neighbor to the best of our ability and will strive to be even more responsive to our citizen’s needs, continuing to provide services that are cost efficient and effective. Thank you again for trusting us to represent your interests in Washington County.