Masks and crowd control were an added feature as Kenosha’s outdoor market season debuted Saturday.

Kenosha HarborMarket, the city’s mainstay and foundational enterprise, controlled the steady flow of customers as did the newly formed Kenosha Public Market, located in the City Hall parking lot.

Warm, sunny weather attracted the experienced and curious shoppers, thankful for an outdoor leisurely summer pastime.

If the summer weather pattern continues each and every weekend, it will be a successful market season for all.

Over 2,000 people of all ages and races and beliefs gathered in Civic Center Park for Tuesday evening’s Kneel For Nine. It was well spirited and respectful and honorable.

The event’s name symbolically refers to the nearly nine minutes that police officer David Chauvin kneeled on the neck of George Floyd on May 23. A variety of chants rang out in unison with each passing minute.

The Kenosha Police Department assisted the departing crowd, some marching through downtown Kenosha with squad cars following up.

For the past month, Kenosha City Council and Committee meetings have been conducted remotely and we’re all getting the hang of it, so are our cats. Smokey (left) and Alley never fail to convene and advise each Monday evening.

I smiled when I looked at the return address, and anxious to see what the topic was, I read about a problem I was able to quickly address for this anonymous constituent. Keep those letter coming. I’ll do my best.

Please read this information closely for special instructions, but the good news is that we can move those home cleaning tasks up a notch.

I was sworn in as 2nd District Alderman Friday afternoon in an impromptu but necessary way at city hall.

Once again, thanks to all who supported me. And let’s stay in touch.

I really look forward to serving Kenosha’s Second District for the next two years, so thanks to everyone who supported my campaign.

And I want to stay in touch with all of you. Don’t hesitate to contact me.

After a chaotic news cycle in Madison yesterday , the decision has been made that in-person voting will take place today until 8 p.m.

Public safety protocols will be in place, so please don’t forget to cast your vote today.

Polling places have been reduced to 10 locations, but the 2nd District Public Museum site remains unchanged. If you have questions about other polling places, this link will help you. https://www.kenoshacounty.org/137/County-Clerk

All absentee ballots must be dropped off today in the white boxes at city hall, OR your absentee ballot must be postmarked at the post office with today’s date, April 7.

Election results will be announced on April 13.

The final set of 100 portraits by local photographer Kevin Poirier reflecting Kenosha’s racial diversity on the faces of Frank and Southport elementary school students was pasted up Thursday on a spacious lot in the downtown district.

Kenosha Creative Space’s Francisco Loyola and Steve Hawkins worked for two days hanging the 24″ x 36″ prints provided by the University of Wisconsin – Parkside on the side of a building at 5811 6th Ave.

Poirier was struck by the kids’ lack of awareness or concern about their racial identity. They just saw themselves as kids. Loyola says he truly believes these kids are Kenosha’s future and wondered which one will be our next Mayor.

Our future is even harder to predict these days, which makes looking at these portraits a joy.

Check them out.