The City of Whitewater, located in Walworth and Jefferson Counties, was incorporated in  1885. The City of Whitewater is the largest City in Walworth County, Wisconsin with a population of approximately 14,889.

The City of Whitewater operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Seven Council Members serve specific districts within the City while two Council members serve at large. The City Manager is appointed by the Council and serves as the chief executive officer of the City. The City is a full-service municipality, providing a range of services.