Mission: We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well-governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

• Strong regional cooperation and promotion through the M7 economic development initiative
• Srong educational system including high schools, UWM at Washington County, and Moraine Park Technical College; and proximity to Milwaukee area universities and Colleges, including Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
• High quality of life, including good healthcare; recreational and open space amenities; rural character; high-quality public services; low crime rate; cultural opportunities; and location in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area
• Highway system, IH 41/USH 45, and good access to Milwaukee and Chicago
• Access to transportation and/or shipping through rail, local airports, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and the Port of Milwaukee
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Revolving Loan Fund Financing incentives
• Highly developed utility and energy infrastructure in urban areas
• Available land within existing business/industrial parks
• Educated and skilled workforce
• County and local governments that are receptive to business needs
• Consistent population growth
• Fair Park (meeting, convention, and exhibition facilities that operate year-round to showcase area businesses)
• Chambers of Commerce, Downtown Associations, Convention and Visitor Bureau, industry "clusters"
• Police, fire, and emergency services

• Cost savings: Shared library services, police and fire protection, and government buildings
• Addressing regional issues: Constructing and maintaining highways, providing transit service
• Early identification of issues: Potential issues can be resolved before they become conflicts/crises
• Consistency: Goals, objectives, plans, policies, and actions of neighboring communities can develop consistent with one another
• Predictability: Providing greater predictability to residents, developers, and businesses can reduce the loss of time, money, opportunity, and stability
• Service to citizens: Cost savings, provision of needed services, and a strong economy all directly benefit citizens and are a result of intergovernmental cooperation

Transit: See policies and programs for County Transit (Highway Department)  here .

Emergency Management: See policies and programs for Emergency Management  here .

Economic Development: See policies and programs for Economic Development Washington County (EDWC)  here .