Kenosha County Connection

August 7, 2026 Special Edition

S&P Global Gives County AAA Stamp of Approval

County Board Chairman Mark Nordigian and I are pleased to announce that S&P Global has again affirmed Kenosha County’s AAA bond rating for the sixth consecutive year.

 

This rating reflects the County’s continued commitment to responsible financial management, long-term planning, and sound budgeting practices. It demonstrates to our residents, businesses, and investors that Kenosha County remains in a strong financial position while continuing to provide high-quality services.

 

Supervisor David Geertsen, the Finance and Administration Committee Chairman. noted it also signals to the world that Kenosha County is a sound and stable place to work and raise our families.

 

Holding the AAA rating also results in significant savings in interest costs for the county — we’ve saved roughly $1 million over the last five years, and that total will grow further when new bonds are issued later this month.

 

This achievement is the result of a team effort between our Administration staff and the County Board. Both of us thank the board for its continued dedication to maintaining the fiscal discipline that has earned our continued AAA recognition!

County Government at the Kenosha County Fair!

"Fun for the Whole Herd"

Video Message from County Executive Kerkman and Kenosha County Fair Manager Jenny Hesse

I’m excited to bring county government services and resources back to the Kenosha County Fair, which runs this Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 19-23!


This marks the fifth year of our team's Kenosha County Fair Outreach effort, during which staff from various county divisions will be oon had to share information about county services and resources.


This year's lineup includes staff from: Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Extension, Veterans Services, ad the Sheriff's Office (including D.A.R.E and Emergency Management), as well as myself.


Hope to see you there!

Let LINK Drive you to the Fair


LINK-Western Kenosha Transportation is offering door-to-door rides to the fair for $5 each day through Saturday, with reservations required. 


Click here or on the image to learn more!

All Rise in the Ceremonial Courtroom

Court officials and project team members gathered first thing Monday to cut the ribbon on the newly restored Ceremonial Courtroom in the Kenosha County Courthouse. Shortly thereafter, court resumed session in the historic space, which underwent a thorough, historically correct restoration over the last 14 months.

Pictured above from Left: Project Engineer Frank Martinelli, Clerk of Courts Rebecca Matoska-Mentink, former County Executive John R. Collins, Judge Chad G. Kerkman, former County Executive Jim Kreuser, and current County Executive Samantha Kerkman.


Below from left: Retired Judge Mary Kay Wagner holds a section of ribbon as County Executive Samantha Kerkman signs it; Kenosha County Circuit Judge Chad G. Kerkman receives a nameplate for his bench from his court staff and takes a seat behind the bench.

 
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