Josh Schoemann

Josh Schoemann, a seventh generation resident of Washington County, was born in Hartford. Growing up as the son of a Lutheran Minister and a nurse, he learned from a young age the importance of “servant leadership”.

When Josh came to the county, he set priorities and got things done. He has shrunk county government in every metric: lowest tax rate since before WWI, lower tax levy than a decade ago, less county owned land, fewer government employees, and significantly less debt. Through priority based budgeting, Josh cut excess programs and has reallocated nearly 15% of the budget. Josh and his team have a fully funded road construction plan until 2050 – without raising taxes.

Josh led the charge to change state law to merge health departments with Ozaukee County. Governor Walker signed the bill and saved the county hundreds of thousands of dollars.