Kenosha County Board Chairman Mark Nordigian tonight presented his committee appointments for the new board term, which will continue until April 2028.
Along with the committee rosters, Nordigian announced a slightly revised committee structure, in which five supervisors will serve on each of the board’s standing committees, excluding the Finance and Administration Committee and the Executive Committee.
During recent board terms, most or all committees have comprised seven members. This will remain the case for the Finance and Administration Committee, which is required by board rules to carry seven members, and the Executive Committee, which includes the board chair and vice chair and all of the standing committee chairs.
In reducing the number of supervisors on other committees to five, Nordigian cited several factors, including greater efficiency and speed, clearer accountability, lower administrative costs, and the potential for smaller groups to develop stronger cohesion.
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“I worked diligently over the last week in developing the committees,” Nordigian said. “Of the supervisors I was able to connect with, I heard them and worked to make committees that I thought would be cohesive, respectful, and diligent.”
Nordigian was elected by his colleagues to serve as chairman during the board’s organizational meeting last week. Supervisor John Franco was elected vice chairman.
“I’m committed to working collaboratively, listening thoughtfully, and making decisions that reflect the best interests of our residents,” Nordigian said during Tuesday evening’s board meeting. “Together, we have an opportunity to build on our strengths and address the challenges ahead with integrity and purpose. I am looking forward to the work we will accomplish together.”
Committee assignments
Nordigian’s committee assignments are as follows:
Executive Committee
- Mark Nordigian (chair)
- John Franco (vice chair)
- Erin Decker
- Dave Geertsen
- Tim Stocker
- John Morrissey
- Eric Meadows
- Keith Gray
Finance and Administration Committee
- Dave Geertsen (chair)
- Gabe Nudo (vice chair)
- John Poole
- John Franco
- Luke Pollock
- Aaron Karow
- Julia Robinson
Human Services Committee
- Tim Stocker (chair)
- Julia Robinson (vice chair)
- Erin Decker
- Stephanie Knezz
- Guida Brown
Judiciary and Law Committee
- Erin Decker (chair)
- Daniel Gaschke (vice chair)
- Laura Belsky
- Luke Pollock
- Keith Gray
Legislative Committee
- John Morrissey (chair)
- Erin Decker (vice chair)
- Riki Tagliapietra
- Dave Tarzon
- Jeff Cologna
Planning, Development and Extension Education Committee
- Keith Gray (chair)
- Eric Meadows (vice chair)
- David Lux
- Jeff Cologna
- Sarah Kirby
Public Works and Facilities Committee
- Eric Meadows (chair)
- John Poole (vice chair)
- Laura Belsky
- Aaron Karow
- Bill Grady
