About Mike Thurston
The Experience to Protect Our Waukesha County Family
Mission:
I strongly believe that we aren’t protecting anyone in Waukesha County if we aren’t protecting our children and families first. As a father of three and a career prosecutor, it has been my belief that protecting one’s community is as important as protecting one’s family. I’ve spent most of my 17 years fighting for kids and families in every community I have served. I am making it my mission, through my campaign for District Attorney, to improve public safety in Waukesha County with common sense conservative solutions.
Raising My Family In Waukesha County:
Waukesha County welcomed my family back in 2013. I have done my very best, both professionally and personally, to reciprocate that kindness. I care deeply about our community, this special place where I’ve raised and watched my family grow, and I will work fearlessly to see that it remains this way.
Our Priorities
Back The Badge
I strongly believe that our role as a prosecuting agency is to honor the good work of our law enforcement partners.
Protecting Waukesha Families
Only by aggressively confronting abuse can we crack the generational violence that is so pervasive across our metropolitan area.
Protecting The Elderly
According to nonprofit group Report Elder Abuse Wisconsin, the number of report elder abuse cases has skyrocketed.
Victim/Witness Intimidation
Since 2019, when we formed a new sensitive crime and domestic violence unit in Waukesha County.
Human Trafficking
In 2020, the Human Trafficking Institute ranked Wisconsin as sixth in the nation for human trafficking cases.
Opioid Epidemic
We have a strong network of law enforcement and community partners who are committed to this opioid crisis that continues to sweep across our nation.
Bail Reform
As far back as September of 2017, I am proud of my work with State Representative Cindi Duchow for her determined efforts to pass common-sense bail reform.
Secondary Trauma to our Office
Our staff is not immune to the trauma that we encounter on a daily basis. Being cognizant of this secondary trauma is a mission that we will continue to pursue in the years to come.
Support Small Businesses
Our business partners have faced many headwinds over the past few years. Our business community is the lifeblood of our county.
Veteran's Court
Veteran’s Court are designed specifically to address the post-traumatic stress issues that our veterans struggle with as they reintegrate back into the communities where they reside.
