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Alderman from 3rd District says tougher fines are needed as Kenosha council adopts higher handicap parking penalties
Summary
On Aug. 4, 2025, the Kenosha Common Council approved an ordinance raising penalties for illegally occupying handicap parking spaces. Council approved the second reading 16–0 after a public hearing with no speakers; sponsor said the measure protects access for people who rely on wider van-access spots.
The Kenosha Common Council on Aug. 4 approved an ordinance increasing fines for illegally parking in handicap parking spaces.
The measure, G1, passed on its second reading by a roll-call vote recorded as 16 to 0. An alderman from the 3rd District told the council the change is intended to protect people who need wider spaces for vans and wheelchairs, saying the increase "is merely, somewhat of a disincentive." The alderman described examples of drivers blocking access and said the ordinance pairs with a related resolution (I3) that was presented alongside it.
City staff opened a public hearing; no members of the public spoke on the ordinance. The clerk recorded the vote as 16 to 0. The transcript does not specify the ordinance's effective date or the exact new fine amounts in the record presented at the meeting.
Why it matters: advocates and residents who use accessible parking say enforcement and stronger penalties can help ensure those spaces are available for people with mobility needs. The sponsor described the change as targeted at preventing misuse of those spots and said it aligns with a bond-schedule amendment under I3.
What’s next: The council approved the ordinance on second reading; the transcript does not list an effective date or implementation timeline. Staff follow-up or publication of the ordinance text will be needed to confirm the new fine schedule.
