Seven Applicants Apply For Vacant Kenosha County Board Seat, 5th District

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Seven residents applied for appointment to the vacant 5th District Kenosha County Board seat, County Board Chairman Monica M. Yuhas announced today.

The close of business on Monday, July 22, was the deadline for interested individuals to apply for the appointment.

The seven applicants, in alphabetical order, are:

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David Arrington (D) – Special Educational Teacher, IL – Former County Board Member, Lost By a Large Margin just three months ago

James Kendall – 29-Year Retired Kenosha Police Detective, Kenosha Police Union Board Executive Committee

Patrick Melman – Deputy Warden, Racine Correctional Institution

William Merritt – Physician Assistant, Zenith Health Care, Part Owner, Modern Apothecary

Jason Ottum – Associate Director, Cyber Security

Julia Robinson (D) – Former Alderman, Former Board of Health President, Kenosha County (Fought to keep businesses and schools closed during COVID.)

Tamara Weber – Owner, Kenosha Running Company

Yuhas said interviews with all seven applicants will be scheduled prior to an appointment being made at the Aug. 6 County Board meeting.

The individual appointed to the position will serve until a successor is elected in the 2025 spring nonpartisan election. (The appointee may seek election at that time, if he or she so chooses.

This seat became vacant with the recent resignation of former Supervisor Brian Thomas. The 5th District is located on the northwest side of the City of Kenosha; a map of the district is available online at https://bit.ly/KCDist5.

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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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Monica “ Pinocchio says:

July 22, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Who is the most liberal of the group? Guaranteed Monica Yuhas (D) picks the most liberal nut job to assist her in screwing Kenosha County! Let’s not forget, a very openly conservative just won that seat. Respect the voters!

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  July 24, 2024 at 4:21 AM
  
  Yes, respect the voters… many of whom don’t want more crazy bible thumper, anti-everything candidates elected anywhere.
  
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Anonymous says:

July 23, 2024 at 4:46 AM

I figured there’d be hundreds applying based on all of the arm chair quarterbacks on this site. Guess not. People just want to complain but no one wants to do the work, leaving room for the goofy Dems to pick up another seat.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  July 24, 2024 at 9:49 PM
  
  Well people have to live in the district. So there’s that. But cool comment Andy
  
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James M. Kedrow, PA-C says:

July 23, 2024 at 10:09 AM

The proper and current correct name for a PA is Physician Associate and never has been Physician’s Assistant. It was Physician Assistant, but has been updated.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  July 23, 2024 at 8:52 PM
  
  Jim is a good man and would certainly know!
  
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Tom Williams says:

July 23, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Definately not Arrington or Robinson. I don’t know anything about the others.

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Anonymous says:

July 24, 2024 at 11:58 AM

Go Tamara!

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Anonymous says:

July 24, 2024 at 9:49 PM

It will be Kennedy. They won’t even think about it.

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