Kenosha County Board backs reentry Medicaid support, opposes FCC wireless rule changes; approves road‑classification and transportation funding requests

The Kenosha County Board approved a package of resolutions at its meeting, including a resolution urging state action to support reentry Medicaid coverage for people leaving custody, a resolution opposing proposed Federal Communications Commission rule changes for wireless deployments, and two Public Works resolutions on road classification and sustainable transportation funding.

Vice Chair Gasky moved Resolution 172, a legislative‑committee item that the board described as supporting efforts to lower costs and improve health outcomes for incarcerated individuals with substance‑use disorders; Supervisor Garcia seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Supervisor Decker said the sheriff had asked the committee to consider the reentry opportunity, and the sheriff told the board the program lets a state agency apply to restore Medicaid benefits for people who lose coverage on entering custody so they can reapply about 90 days before release, receive a 30‑day supply of prescriptions and access to therapy and a discharge coordinator to assist continuity of care.

"This is a phenomenal opportunity for us," the sheriff said, outlining that the state program can offset some county expenses and better plan continuity of care for people leaving detention.

The board also considered Resolution 173, drafted by the legislative committee to oppose proposed FCC rule changes that supervisors said would streamline the placement of communication equipment in ways that reduce local input and control. Vice Chair Gasky moved the resolution and Supervisor Kirby seconded; the board approved the measure and the clerk noted Supervisor Poole voted nay.

Public Works and Facilities resolutions were also approved. Resolution 174 recommended updating the county's functional classification system for roads to reflect increasing urbanization and to improve eligibility for road improvement funds; Supervisor Grady moved, Supervisor Belsky seconded, and the measure passed unanimously. Resolution 175 asked the governor and state legislature to develop a comprehensive sustainable transportation funding solution to provide greater predictability for local planning and reimbursement; Supervisor Grady moved, Supervisor Franco seconded, and the resolution passed unanimously after Supervisor Belsky emphasized the need to address long‑term impacts on the county's general transportation aid.

The clerk then referred several communications to committees, the board approved minutes and subsequently adjourned.