Almost Four Months After County Board Orders "No Guns" Signs To Be Taken Down, The Simple Task Is Finally Complete

Almost Four Months After County Board Orders “No Guns” Signs To Be Taken Down, The Simple Task Is Finally Complete

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“No Guns Allowed” Signs Now-Removed From Most County Buildings
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

A razor blade, some goo-gone, and about five minutes of elbow grease is all that it took to make Kenosha County residents and employees a little safer.

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The County Board overwhelmingly voted to order the dangerous “No Guns Allowed” signs to be removed. The final vote was 14-7 to remove the signs. Most argue that theses signs put the public at risk.

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Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman told the Kenosha News “I wanted it to be just a seamless transition where folks didn’t even realize it happened.”

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While citizens can carry firearms in most county buildings now, there are still some buildings that are very much “off limits” including:

Public Safety Building (Including Kenosha Police and Kenosha Sheriff)
Courthouse
Kenosha County Detention Center
Pre-trial Intake Building, (Which is an extension of the Court House)
DA’s Office

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County employees have a new policy manual that will allow them to carry at work.

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Kevin Mathewson

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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Walter+Farwell says:

October 26, 2022 at 12:43 AM

I feel safer already. Thanks for tightening the screws.

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Anonymous says:

October 26, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Thanks Mr. KM!

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Winter says:

October 27, 2022 at 9:45 AM

Thanks Kevin for showing other people in our County how to hold our elected officials accountable! Sometimes we need that push. Calling Samantha Kerman out and holding her accountable to the people who voted her in office is what we all need to keep doing regardless of what party they are with!

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Winter says:

October 27, 2022 at 10:08 AM

Samantha Kerkman…the people didn’t vote you in to fly under the radar. Step it up! This was a positive change! There was no reason to make this a seamless transition and have the citizens not notice. This makes me wonder how you will implement future decisions. It shouldn’t have taken 4 months, phone calls, and news articles to get you to do the job that you were elected to do. Hoping your more proactive on the future!

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Anonymous says:

October 29, 2022 at 7:53 AM

Thank you, Mr. Mathewson.

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Anonymous says:

October 29, 2022 at 7:54 AM

Thanks, Mr. Mathewson.

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Rob says:

October 29, 2022 at 6:43 PM

Nice! Kenoshistan has never been safer.

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