City Of Kenosha Common Council

The City of Kenosha Common Council meeting held on June 1, 2026, primarily featured extensive public commentary opposing the proposed Microsoft data center development. Residents expressed concerns about environmental impacts including water usage and pollution, noise and light pollution, increased energy demand and utility cost hikes, and potential negative effects on community health and local infrastructure. Several speakers urged the council for greater transparency, slower decision-making, and more public engagement regarding the data center project. The council also conducted routine business including approval of various operator's licenses, liquor licenses, towing licenses, and zoning ordinances. Notably, the council approved a $451,020 contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for environmental professional services related to the FY25 EPA Brownfields community-wide assessment grant. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote on disbursement records and other routine approvals, with no direct votes on the data center project itself.