Salem Lakes officially became the Village of Salem Lakes on February 14, 2017 following a municipal merger that combined the Town of Salem, the Village of Silver Lake and the hamlets of Trevor, Camp Lake, and Wilmot. Salem Lakes is a rural community with a population of approximately 14,625. The Village of Salem Lakes is a community in Southeast WI. Nestled between Milwaukee and Chicago and a short distance from Kenosha and Lake Geneva. Our location allows our Village to evoke a quiet country Charm while still being able to access “City Life” with quality entertainment, business, employment and Industry. Adding to its beauty, The Village is home to 11 different lakes. There are multiple beaches and accessible boat launches to help you escape the daily grind. Our parks also boast great hiking and biking opportunities.
The Village of Salem Lakes encapsulates the essence of a friendly and active community with its unique blend of small-town living and hospitality with Metropolitan Allure within a short drive.
The Village of Salem Lakes is governed by a Village Board, and it has established an administrator position as the chief administrative officer responsible to the Village Board and President. The Village Board consists of seven elected officials, including a Village Board President, elected through a system of staggered and overlapping terms every two years.
The Village Board is responsible for establishing policy for the Village and hires the Village Administrator, Treasurer and Clerk. The Village Administrator oversees all Village Departments and provides policy advice and recommendations to the Village Board.
Salem Lakes is committed to excellence in public service a with a focus on continuous improvement. Our municipality provides a range of services for its residents which includes sewer, street maintenance, snow plowing, garbage collection, parks & recreation, fire protection and contracted police services and planning, building and zoning through the County. The Village has approximately 30 full-time employees and 60 part-time employees.
The adopted 2024 fiscal year budget for Salem Lakes is approximately $19,645,173.00 dollars with a AA Bond Rating. In 2025, the Village will begin its first Strategic Plan.
The Salem Lakes Village Hall is located at 9814 Antioch Road (STH 83), Salem, WI, 53168.
Office hours are Monday thru Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.