Kerkman Elected President of Wisconsin County Executives and Administrators Association

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

Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman was recently elected as the leader of a statewide organization of county officials.

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Kerkman will serve a two-year term as President of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin County Executives and Administrators Association.

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Formed in 1981, this organization’s full membership generally meets twice yearly, during the Wisconsin Counties Association’s fall annual convention and spring legislative conference. The Board of Directors meet more frequently to discuss matters of concern to counties, such as the state budget.

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“I’m pleased to take on this role, representing Kenosha County’s interests along with those of counties across Wisconsin,” Kerkman said. “I look forward to sharing our success stories with my colleagues from around the state, and bringing best-practice ideas from elsewhere back to Kenosha County.”

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Kerkman will serve as the board’s leader alongside President-Elect Nick Trimmer, Price County administrator; and Secretary-Treasurer Larry Bierke, Iowa County administrator.

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Other board members include Past President/Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, Door County Administrator Ken Babich, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson and Lincoln County Administrative Coordinator Renee Krueger.

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Wisconsin Counties Association Vice President of Government Affairs Kyle Christianson and Director of Outreach & Member Engagement Sarah Diedrick-Kasdorf are also board participants.

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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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Wow !! Didn’t see That Coming !! says:

March 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM

Maybe she’ll learn something

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1. Jake reed says:
  
  March 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
  
  I doubt it but we can hope so!
  
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Poverty stricken Kenosha county taxpayer says:

March 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Can Kerkman point to a single accomplishment? She has been a massive disappointment in Kenosha county. The talent pool for this role must have been awful thin

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Anonymous says:

March 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Worthless bureaucrat. No skill set whatsoever. Slovenly appearance. Two faced double talking hypocrite.

She meets all the qualifications.

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Anonymous says:

March 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM

I wonder who she slept with for this appointment?

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1. Sober texter says:
  
  March 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
  
  Poor guy(or girl). Sam is a beast
  
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Observer says:

March 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM

How pathetic can the Wisconsin County Executives and Administrators Association be to elect Kerkman president?

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Anonymous says:

March 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM

While her political accomplishments are… null, she’s still a human being and a mother, and she doesn’t deserve to be spoken of so crassly.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  March 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
  
  She deserves any and all criticism. She makes the citizens lives worse. And she is a slob.
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    March 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
    
    Showing basic respect for a human being costs $0.
    
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  2. Anonymous says:
    
    March 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
    
    From an employee aspect, things have gone from good to shit with her leadership, but she still deserves the respect that is due to someone created in God’s image.
    
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Anonymous says:

March 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Respect is earned, not given

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