KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Monica Yuhas will chair her final Kenosha County Board meeting Tuesday night, bringing an end to eight years on the board and the last two as its chairwoman.

Before joining the County Board, Yuhas served as a trustee in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. Over the years, she became known as a steady and generally low-key presence in county government.

To be honest, many readers have asked in the last couple of years why Kenosha County Eye has not covered the County Board as heavily as it once did. The answer is simple: there has not been much controversy. The board has been relatively uneventful in recent years, and that is not necessarily a bad thing.

Yuhas helped lead the board through that quieter period, often emphasizing cooperation and respect among supervisors. Even when disagreements arose, the tone rarely became as combative as in years past.

In an interview with Kenosha County Eye, Yuhas said she is especially proud of helping move forward the Pike River South Branch restoration project during her final two years as chair. The project will restore 215 acres of floodplain into public parkland, improve water quality, help protect Lake Michigan and create more outdoor recreational opportunities.

Yuhas also said she was proud that the County Board passed its rules and ethics policy during her tenure.

“I am proud of the way this board worked alongside each other with respect,” Yuhas said. “Even when we didn’t always agree, we remained respectful, and that matters to keep County government functioning well.”

She said she first became involved in government because she wanted to do more than simply observe local issues from the sidelines.

“I wanted to help make a difference,” Yuhas said. “Seeing how local decisions affect everyday life really motivated me. I felt a responsibility to step up, listen to people, and be a voice for my neighbors.”

Yuhas said serving as chair gave her a broader perspective than her previous roles as a county supervisor and Pleasant Prairie trustee.

“As Chair, I had to look at the bigger picture, bringing people together, finding common ground, and helping guide decisions that impact the entire county,” she said.

Outside of government, Yuhas has remained active in the community through the Southern Lakes Credit Union Board of Directors and the Pleasant Prairie Woman’s Club.

As she leaves office, Yuhas said she is looking forward to spending more time with her family, especially her two grandchildren, and helping with her grandson’s T-ball team.

“More than anything, I hope people remember that I worked hard for them,” Yuhas said. “I truly gave this role my time, energy, and heart.”

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