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Residents oppose Pride Month recognition at Kenosha County public comment after committee rejection
Summary
Multiple residents spoke during public comment on June 2 opposing a resolution to recognize June 2026 as Pride Month, which the minutes note had failed in the Human Services Committee; Supervisor Knezz acknowledged the speakers in her report.
During public comment at the Kenosha County Board meeting on June 2, more than a dozen residents spoke against a resolution that would have recognized June 2026 as Pride Month. The meeting record lists the speakers by name: Grant Pitts, Craig Sadur, Carolyn Feldt, Arian Rana Antczak, Steven Bigden Russell, Wesley Isberner, Josh Maglasang, Kelly Wallander, Heidi Hegleson, Justine Hammelev-Jones and Analise Biddle.
The minutes note that the resolution had failed in the Human Services Committee prior to the board meeting; several speakers addressed that outcome during public comment. Bonnie Bobzien also spoke during public comment opposing the petition to form a Rock Lake Management District.
In Supervisor Reports, Supervisor Knezz addressed the failed Pride Month resolution and thanked citizens for attending and voicing their support. The board record does not include direct quotes from the public commenters or a detailed summary of the content of each comment.
The board proceeded to New Business and later adopted two appointment resolutions by voice vote before adjourning at 7:42 p.m.
