Kenosha Households Each Receive Two Tax Bills - City Says Error Was With Third Party Printer

Kenosha Households Each Receive Two Tax Bills – City Says Error Was With Third Party Printer

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Matt Krauter Kenosha City Clerk/Treasurer

If you live in the City of Kenosha, you probably received two duplicate tax bills. This was a technical error that occurred at a third party printer that the City of Kenosha contracted, according to Matt Krauter, newly appointed Clerk/Treasurer. He said in a written statement that the taxpayers are not on the hook for the mistake, but the Kenosha County Eye will follow up to make sure this is true. Once the city is invoiced, we will make a public records request and share the cost, which is likely significant.

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Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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