Kenosha County Board Meeting, May 19, 2026

The Kenosha County Board held a meeting on May 19, 2026, featuring the County Executive's state of the county address, which highlighted ongoing and upcoming projects including a remodeling of the Kenosha County Center and restoration of the ceremonial courtroom. The meeting included recognition of youth governance participants and presentations on community service projects. Significant procurement-related actions included the approval of several appointments to county boards and commissions, such as the Kenosha County Human Services Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustments. A key policy decision was the unanimous passage of a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on the consideration and issuance of building permits, conditional use permits, and zoning approvals for battery energy storage systems, pending an amended zoning ordinance to address public health and safety concerns. This moratorium was prompted by community concerns about a proposed lithium battery storage facility in Wheatland Township. Other resolutions related to land use amendments and support for federal floodplain legislation were also approved. The meeting concluded with routine approvals of minutes and adjournment.