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Common Council approves higher fines for illegal handicap parking, companion resolution passes
Summary
The Kenosha Common Council approved an ordinance increasing forfeitures for handicap-parking violations and a companion resolution; both passed unanimously 16-0 after a councilmember described the change as a deterrent for drivers who occupy accessible spaces without permits.
The Kenosha Common Council on Aug. 4 approved an ordinance to increase forfeitures for illegal handicap parking and a related resolution that updates the municipal bond schedule.
Alderson Jan Michalski, the ordinance’s principal sponsor, said the change affects only handicap-parking violations and is intended as a deterrent. "There are people who are jerks, and they will park in the handicapped spot," Michalski said. He described the change as a way to help drivers who rely on wider access and ramps for wheelchair users.
The ordinance was introduced as G1 (amend subsection 7.26 regarding increased forfeitures for handicap parking violations). The council opened a public hearing before voting. Michalski also linked the ordinance to a companion resolution, I3, amending the City of Kenosha bond schedule for the municipal court; he said the resolution implements related fee changes.
Both the ordinance (G1) and the resolution (I3) were approved by roll call vote 16 to 0. The meeting transcript records the council voting on G1 with a roll call and the chair announcing "Motion carries 16 to 0." The council recorded the same 16-0 result for I3. The changes take effect according to the city’s ordinance schedule (effective dates not specified in the transcript).
