Kenosha County public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission meeting has been cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on tax exemptions, Black History Month, and prostate cancer awareness.
- Recommendation on supporting Assembly Bill 343 (Tax Exemption For Families)
- Resolution on supporting Black History Month
- Recommendation regarding prostate cancer disparities among Black and African American men
- Data and research presentation on law enforcement, housing, and education
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will hear a presentation from Alliance Women's Clinic. The commission will also consider a recommendation regarding Assembly Bill 343 regarding tax exemptions.
- Presentation from Alliance Women's Clinic
- Recommendation and possible action on supporting Assembly Bill 343
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will meet to review subcommittee reports and discuss recommendations regarding education. The agenda includes a recommendation concerning the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program and a resolution to recognize Native American Heritage Month.
- Resolution on Recognizing Native American Heritage Month
- Recommendation addressing disparities in education in Kenosha County
- Recommendation of expanding the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program to Kenosha County
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will discuss several resolutions, including declaring racism a health crisis and recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. The meeting also includes discussion on the Minority Teacher Loan Program and the Thrive Program report.
- Minority Teacher Loan Program report
- Resolution declaring racism as a health crisis in Kenosha County
- Resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
- Jennie Tunkieicz Award for Gender and Racial Equity nominations
- August 2023 Law Enforcement Overview Report
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will meet to discuss a resolution declaring racism as a health crisis in Kenosha County. The commission will also consider reallocating subcommittee members and discussing nominations for the Jennie Tunkieicz Award for Gender and Racial Equity.
- Resolution declaring racism as a health crisis in Kenosha County
- Reallocation of subcommittee members
- Nominations for the Jennie Tunkieicz Award for Gender and Racial Equity
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on renaming the Jennie Tunkieicz Award for Gender and Racial Equity. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and citizen comments.
- Discussion and possible action on renaming the Jennie Tunkieicz Award for Gender and Racial Equity
Other Committees
The Commission will welcome new members and hear subcommittee reports. Members will also discuss the Kenosha County Board's conclusion regarding systemic racism as a public health crisis.
- Welcoming new REEC members
- Discussion on systemic racism as a public health crisis
- Jennie Tunkieicz Award for Gender and Racial Equity
Other Committees
The Commission will conduct organizational business including the election of leadership and the formation of subcommittee workgroups. Members will also discuss the City of Kenosha Action Roadmap to Inclusion, Equality & Equity report.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Establishment of Subcommittee Workgroups and Leadership
- Discussion of City of Kenosha Action Roadmap to Inclusion, Equality & Equity report
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will meet to welcome new members and discuss the commission's report to the Executive Committee. The body will also discuss the City of Kenosha Action Roadmap to Inclusion, Equality & Equity Report and may elect a Chair and Vice Chair.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of REEC Report to Executive Committee 3/23
- Discussion of City of Kenosha Action Roadmap to Inclusion, Equality & Equity Report
- Formation of subcommittee workgroups
Other Committees
The Commission will discuss various housing strategies and the January Housing Summit at the Shalom Center. Members will also discuss vacancies on the commission and upcoming reports to the Executive Committee.
- Discussion of vacancies on the Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission
- Discussion of the February 8th Listening Session
- Discussion of January Housing Summit at Shalom Center
- Discussion of housing strategies and procedures
- Discussion of the Kenosha Action Roadmap to Inclusion, Equality & Equity Report
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will discuss housing strategies, the January Housing Summit at Shalom Center, and the presentation of an arrest report to the Executive Committee. The commission will also discuss committee leadership, potential elections for Chair, and two current vacancies.
- Discussion of REEC Arrest Report presentation to Executive Committee on 2/23
- Discussion of February 8th Listening Session
- Discussion of January Housing Summit at Shalom Center
- Discussion of housing strategies and procedures
- Discussion of two vacancies on the REEC
Other Committees
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will meet to finalize and issue its report concerning arrests and race. The commission will also discuss housing, commissioner responsibilities, and upcoming reports.
- Finalization and issuance of REEC Arrest Report
- Discussion of housing
- Update on Lincoln Middle School 'Moving Forward To Sustainable Change' event
- Discussion of additional data regarding Sheriff's hiring
- Planning for March 2023 Report To Executive Committee