Julia Robinson was installed yesterday as the newest member of the Kenosha
County Board.
An experienced public servant, Robinson was County Board Chairman
Monica M. Yuhas’ appointee to fill the board’s vacant 5th District seat. Her
appointment was confirmed by the board tonight.
“Ms. Robinson is a business owner, has served on the Kenosha Common
Council, co-chaired the City-County Homeless Shelter Task Force, served as
the vice chair of the City of Kenosha Board of Ethics, and is currently the
president of the Kenosha County Board of Health,” Yuhas said. “I believe Ms.
Robinson’s character, experience and skillset will best serve both the County
Board and the residents of the 5th District.”
Robinson served on the City Council from 1998 to 2008, including a term as
council president from 2004 to 2006. She was one of seven residents who
applied for appointment to the County Board position, which became vacant
with the recent resignation of former Supervisor Brian Thomas.
The 5th District is located on the northwest side of the City of Kenosha.
The other applicants were: David Arrington, James Kendall, Patrick Melman,
William Merritt, Jason Ottum and Tamara Weber.
Yuhas praised all of the applicants, each of whom she interviewed prior to
making her appointment, and she encouraged them to become more involved
by applying for appointment to other county government boards and
commissions.
“I wish to commend all of the applicants on their commitment to their
communities and their interest in public service,” Yuhas said. “I couldn’t be
more impressed with the dedication and passion each applicant demonstrated
throughout the process.