New commissioners sworn in; volunteers thanked for service

The Kenosha Transit Commission opened its July 20 meeting by introducing two new commissioners and publicly thanking two volunteers for recent service to the commission.

Commissioner Kenny Harper said he was "excited to be a part of the commission" and that he looks forward to learning the commission’s work. Commissioner Raymond Cameron, who returned to the commission, said he wants to focus on improvements that benefit riders and suggested exploring Sunday service so riders can access churches and shopping.

The commission also acknowledged volunteers named in the agenda and invited them to speak. Frank Sturpheed thanked the commission for the opportunity to serve and reflected on events he attended while on the commission. Andrew Schmidt said it had been an honor to serve over the past three years and that he intends to remain active as an advocate.

The introductions and acknowledgments were ceremonial and did not require formal action; commissioners used the remarks to underscore early priorities for future work, including service-hour changes and rider-centered planning.