Kenosha County district attorney details backlog, staffing and diversion plans as residents defend office

District Attorney Solis told the Kenosha County Judiciary & Law Committee on a meeting held October 15, 2025 (date provided by committee) that his office is prioritizing violent crime — especially gun crime and crimes against children — while working to clear a backlog of cases dating to 2019 and earlier.

The committee heard multiple public comments supporting the DA and criticizing a judge who spoke at a prior meeting. Resident Kevin Mathewson told the committee that a judge who spoke at the prior meeting “lied to you,” and said he had public records showing the number of assistant district attorneys was larger than the judge had stated. Bridal Gonzales, a retired law enforcement officer, said she believes “Mr. Solis is doing a good job” and urged the committee to support the DA. Attorney Douglas Haney also spoke in support, calling the DA’s priorities appropriate and saying he had “not seen a better district attorney in the sense of priorities.”

Why it matters: The DA’s staffing levels, case backlog and charging priorities affect prosecution timelines, victim services and how public safety resources are deployed across Kenosha County. The committee will review budget requests tied to staffing and victim-witness…