Open Records

Informative Notice as to Public Records

This notice is given in conformance with the State of Wisconsin's declared policy that all persons are entitled to the greatest possible information regarding affairs of government and official acts of officers and employees and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 335, Laws of 1981.

Name of Office

The City of Whitewater, Walworth and Jefferson Counties, Wisconsin.

Description of Organization

The City of Whitewater is a municipal corporation, governed by the Common Council, consisting of seven elected members.

Time & Place Records are Available 

Except as prohibited by law, all records relating to the operation of the above organization are available for review and/or copying at the City of Whitewater Municipal Building.

How to Get Access & Obtain Information

If you want information about, or desire access to, or copies of any public records, please complete the fillable Open Records Request Form below and email to the City Clerk.  All questions should be directed to the City of Whitewater Municipal Clerk's Office by telephone at 262-473-0102 or email City Clerk.

Open Records Request Form

For Police Department records, please use the records request form on the Police Department website.

Legal Custodian

The Legal Custodian of City of Whitewater records is the City Clerk, except in those instances where immediate possession may be with a department head. Contact the City Clerk at 262-473-0102 or email City Clerk .

Costs Involved 

• Cost of Inspection. No cost will be charged for the inspection of available public records.
• Printed copies: Up to 15 pages no charge, more than 15 pages $.10/page
  -Postage: based on current rates
  -Audio/Video DVD $1.00 each
  -Photos $.75 each
  -Records review: cost is based on the employee’s time spent locating and reviewing records (if applicable) and will be charged if the cost exceeds $50.00 and may require prepayment