Kenosha County Board chair reduces most committee sizes and names assignments

The Kenosha County Board chair announced a restructuring of committee memberships at the start of the board meeting, saying they had reduced most standing committees from seven members to five to improve efficiency and accountability.

“I reduced the size of the committees from seven to five members, except for finance and administration, as required to maintain seven,” the chair said, explaining the change and outlining the reasons. The chair listed four rationales: smaller groups are easier to coordinate, meetings tend to be shorter, individual roles become clearer, and administrative costs such as travel and staff support can fall with fewer members.

The chair said the change was intended to speed decision-making and increase clarity about responsibilities. “Five people are easier to coordinate than seven. Meetings tend to be shorter, discussions more focused, and decisions reached faster,” the chair said, adding that smaller committees can also develop “better working dynamics and trust.”

The chair urged supervisors to prepare for committee and board meetings by reviewing materials and arriving with questions, saying good preparation helps meetings run smoothly. The chair also said the committee roster was developed after contacting supervisors and attempting to create cohesive groups.

The chair announced two specific assignments, welcoming Jessica Camacho to Human Services, Youth and Governance and Dylan Hood to Judiciary and Law. The chair also noted that Supervisors Grady, Decker and Morrissey were excused from the meeting and that Supervisor Carol was present; the roll call indicated 19 supervisors in attendance.

The chair closed remarks by announcing a chairman’s reception scheduled for after next week’s board meeting for Cinco de Mayo at the Italian‑American Club and asked supervisors to confirm attendance so a head count can be provided.

The meeting ended on a procedural note: Supervisor Meadows moved to adjourn, Supervisor Poole seconded, and the board approved the motion by voice vote; a numerical tally was not specified.