The final set of 100 portraits by local photographer Kevin Poirier reflecting Kenosha’s racial diversity on the faces of Frank and Southport elementary school students was pasted up Thursday on a spacious lot in the downtown district. Kenosha Creative Space’s Francisco Loyola and Steve Hawkins worked for two days hanging the 24″ x 36″ printsContinue reading ““Our Kids, Our Future””
Author Archives: Alderman Bill Siel
What’s Up Steve Hawkins?
What’s the Creative Space’s right hand man up to? Why is he smiling and where is he? …Tune In Tomorrow!
Important Election Day Announcement
City Hall announced today that voting poll staff shortages will consolidate some of the city’s voting polls on Election Day, April 7. This will NOT change the poll location for all 2nd District voters. All of you will go to the Kenosha Public Museum as usual. Safety protocols will be in place and it isContinue reading “Important Election Day Announcement”
March 28 Kenosha County COVID-19 Update
There are now 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kenosha County with 3 of those individuals being hospitalized. This information was released Saturday afternoon, March 28 by Kenosha County’s Health Officer/Director Jen Freiheit, PhD. For more information and instruction, click on today’s news release.
Request an Absentee Ballot Now
All of you have until April 2 to request an absentee ballot through myvote.wi.gov It took me just a few minutes to do so last week. Just be sure you are able to attach a scan or photo of your Wisconsin drivers license. Voting absentee is the surest method to stay safe from spreading orContinue reading “Request an Absentee Ballot Now”
Important News from City Hall
Kenosha AFL-CIO Council Endorses Bill Siel
I am greatly honored and thankful to the Kenosha AFL-CIO Council for endorsing my 2nd district aldermanic candidacy today. Council President Richard Gallo called me this afternoon with the good news. Thank You!
COVID-19 + Social Distancing = No Door to Door Campaigning
There really is no other choice. The public’s health in the face of an unprecedented pandemic is too valuable to risk. I’m thankful for meeting so many of my fellow constituents of the 2nd District, but that effort must now move online and to the phone lines. While we all adapt our personal and workContinue reading “COVID-19 + Social Distancing = No Door to Door Campaigning”
The lights are on at Downtown’R Saloon
A house full of invited guests sampled the latest offerings of Kenosha’s newest eatery during a soft opening Thursday night at 707 56th St. Host Terry Nelson has met his goal of having the Downtown’R Saloon ready for its official opening on St. Patrick’s Day. The smell of smoked meats which anchors a southwest menuContinue reading “The lights are on at Downtown’R Saloon”
The Mayor’s Office issues an important press release – Please Read
I had hopes of sharing the response to Thursday night’s informational meeting regarding the city’s new garbage collection system at the Kenosha Public Museum, but it and all other meetings have been postponed due to public health concerns.
