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Kenosha alderperson for 4th District announces resignation after diagnosis of corticobasal syndrome
Summary
An alderperson for Kenosha's 4th District announced a diagnosis of corticobasal syndrome and said she will resign effective midnight, citing her health and intention to spend time with family; colleagues offered support.
An alderperson representing Kenosha's 4th District announced to the Common Council that she has been diagnosed with corticobasal syndrome, a progressive neurodegenerative condition, and said she will resign effective at midnight on the day of the meeting.
Speaking during alderpersons' comments, the alderperson said she first saw her primary doctor eight months earlier for memory loss, dizziness and language difficulties and after specialist evaluation received the diagnosis three weeks before the meeting. "There's currently no cure and not even any treatment for this condition," she said, and added that Parkinson's medications are ineffective for corticobasal syndrome. She said she is resigning to spend time with family and friends and asked for prayers or good thoughts.
Council members responded with sympathy and offered support. The mayor said on behalf of the council, "This is your Kenosha family. We're praying for you and Russ, and we are here for whatever you need." The alderperson thanked colleagues and then the council moved to adjourn.
The alderperson did not state her name on the record in the portion of the transcript submitted; the resignation was announced during the public meeting and took effect at midnight the same day.
