Waukesha, WI – During tonight’s meeting, the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors approved a formal resolution honoring the life, leadership, and dedicated public service of County Executive Paul Farrow.

The resolution pays tribute to County Executive Farrow’s more than 11 years at the helm of Waukesha County, highlighting his record of lowering tax rates every year in office, fostering regional economic growth through the Center for Growth, and modernizing the Waukesha County Courthouse facilities to improve public safety.

Following the honoring of Paul Farrow, the County Board turned its focus to ensuring administrative continuity for county residents. The appointment of Thomas Farley as Interim County Executive was unanimously approved. During his decades of public service, Farley was an integral legal adviser during each of the county’s major administrative transitions, including the original shift to the County Executive form of government in 1991, the 2005 interim executive transition, and the 2015 executive transfer.

“Tonight, our board stood united in celebrating the legacy of Paul Farrow—a devoted public servant and champion for Waukesha County whose impact will be felt for generations,” said County Board Chairman Jim Heinrich. “As we honor Paul’s memory, we also have a duty to keep county operations steady and focused. By confirming Tom Farley as Interim County Executive, we have secured a proven, experienced leader to guide us through this transition period.”

“I am deeply humbled by the confidence the County Board has placed in me tonight,” said Interim County Executive Thomas Farley. “Paul Farrow set a high standard of dedication to Waukesha County. My focus is to provide steady administrative leadership, maintain strict fiscal oversight, and ensure our county staff are fully supported as we carry forward our established strategic priorities until the voters make their choice in December.”

Farley will take the oath of office this week to begin his interim term. A special election will be held December 15 to select the next Waukesha County Executive.

For further information please contact Sarah Spaeth, Chief of Staff, at 262-548-7001 or sspaeth@waukeshacounty.gov.