Kenosha County Top 10 accomplishments of 2024, a look ahead [Video]

With the close of 2024 and the launch of a new year, we can take a moment to look back at what was another eventful, successful year for Kenosha County.

From fiscal wins to work on addressing important community issues — with a dash of those fun things that showcase our quality of life — it was a rewarding year to serve as your County Executive.

With that, here is my top 10 list of accomplishments in county government in 2024, presented in no particular order.

Major economic development

The year closed out with a historic economic development announcement — and optimism about more good things to come in 2025.

On Dec. 5, Eli Lilly and Company unveiled plans for a $3 billion expansion of its manufacturing operations in Kenosha County, expected to create 750 family-supporting jobs once it’s online and 2,000 construction jobs. With that, this worldwide leader in the pharmaceutical industry …