The only control Kenosha County citizens have over our District Attorney’s office is whom we elect as our District Attorney. Choose wisely, because it will affect your life.
What is a District Attorney?
The Kenosha County District Attorney is responsible for legal prosecutions on behalf of the state. Our DA decides which people are charged or prosecuted using our tax dollars. That’s a lot of power. Does our DA’s office have a good record prosecuting offenders fairly, spending our tax dollars wisely, and making Kenosha County a safe place to live?
The 2020 Kenosha Riots
Four years ago Kenoshans endured 3 nights of rioting, arson, and looting that resulted in 2 deaths and $50 million dollars in devastation. Arguably, the 2020 riots are the worst disaster in Kenosha County’s history. Our DA’s office spent hundreds of thousands of dollars prosecuting one 17-year-old only to lose because it was a clear case of self-defense, and a jury of Kenosha County residents recognized that. Who lit the car lots on fire? Who burned our garbage trucks? Who burned Uptown to the ground? Who broke all the windows in the County Administration building? Did our DA’s office charge or prosecute anyone for these crimes? Our taxes paid to restore all government property destroyed during the riots, so where is the justice from the DA’s office for taxpayers?
We do know that our DA dropped all charges against the out-of-state people caught filling gas containers who also were in possession of explosives, drugs, riot gear, and gas masks. Why?
Selective Prosecution
Our DA’s office has a long history of transferring cases involving elected officials and government employees outside of Kenosha County for prosecution. Many of these cases sit in limbo for years only to have all charges dropped after voters have long forgotten they even exist. Is this justice? The DA’s job isn’t supposed to be easy or uncontroversial. Our DA should seek justice in tough cases, not dump them in other jurisdictions to disappear over time.
Vote for Change
Promoting anyone from within the DA’s office just ensures we’ll get more of the same. If you want accountability, bringing in an outsider with fresh ideas is a great start. Vote Xavier Solis for Kenosha County District Attorney.
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When & Where To Vote
In-Person Absentee Voting (early voting) begins on October 22nd and runs through November 1st, depending upon your municipality. In the city, vote at the Kenosha City Clerk’s office, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha WI. See the Kenosha City Clerk’s official General Election 2024 Press Release with extended hours for early voting. Outside the City, check your municipality’s web site for information on when and where you can early vote.
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Plan Ahead!
A few minutes spent planning when and where to vote could save you hours of aggravation.
If at all possible, do yourself a favor and vote early—but regardless, vote! The future of our nation depends on it.
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Online registration deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked by Wednesday, October 16, 2024
In person registration deadline: Tuesday, November 5, 2024