County Administrator

Alayne Krause Photo

Alayne Krause
County Administrator

Emily Stewart
Deputy Administrator

Peggy Osthelder
Administrative Assistant

Location:
Administration Building
3rd Floor, Rm. 311
508 New York Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081

Phone:  (920) 459-3103

As the Chief Administrative Officer, I provide executive management and oversight to all operations of Sheboygan County government. This includes hiring and supervising department heads, developing and executing the annual budget, recommending organizational changes, assuring policies enacted by the County Board are carried out, and ensuring fiscal and program accountability of services to the taxpayers of Sheboygan County. 

Sheboygan County is recognized as a leader of providing responsive and cost-effective local government. The annual budget supports 19 departments, 875 employees, hundreds of contracted service providers, and more than 200 programs.

I am proud of the excellent team we have in place and services we provide to the citizens of Sheboygan County. I hope you will find this website informative and helpful in learning about Sheboygan County government, and we welcome your input and suggestions for improvement. 

 2023 Annual Reports

*All department Annual Reports are located on their respective department pages* 


Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles:

The mission of Sheboygan County is to provide courteous, responsive, efficient and effective services to those we serve.

The vision of Sheboygan County is to be recognized as a leader of responsive and cost-effective local government.

The guiding principles of Sheboygan County are to:

    • Provide leadership.
    • Be dedicated to the concept of democratic local government.
    • Maintain a constructive, objective, and creative attitude.
    • Maintain a deep sense of social responsibility as a trusted public servant.
    • Be dedicated to the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all public and personal relationships.
    • Recognize that the chief function of local government is to serve the best interest of all citizens.
    • Improve the quality and image of public service.
    • Encourage regular communication between citizens and county officials.
    • Emphasize friendly and courteous service to the public.
    • Treat colleagues and staff with respect and courtesy.
    • Foster problem-solving and continuous learning in the work environment.
    • Train and empower staff to attain high standards of professionalism.
    • Actively seek shared services opportunities with local, state, and federal agencies.

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