The K Report

    Monday's Kronenwetter Village Board meeting agenda features Item I , identified by the vague title of " Ordinance 14-16" . So what is that all about? The packet report identifies this item with the objective of "To discuss changing ordinance 14-16 to allow police and fire commission members to be appointed to other committees." Now, why would they even consider this? I happen to know the backstory as to what this is all about. Unsurprisingly, it appears to be yet another example of Kronenwetter President Dan Joling's political biases and favoritism in enforcing ordinances or not enforcing them, as he so chooses. Village Ordinances Village ordinances are laws binding on those within the Village and particularly those within Village government itself , and even more particularly on the Village President who by state statute § 61.24 "... shall maintain peace and good order, see that the ordinances are faithfully obeyed ,..." The word "shall...

Back in March of 2026, a reporter's questionnaire for trustee candidates included this question -" What do you see as the most important issue facing Kronenwetter over the next five years, and how would you address it as a member of the village board?" My answer was (with added emphasis): "I guess that since we have covered a lot of topics already, I would have to say that what Kronenwetter needs is a fundamental upgrade in ideals and PRINCIPLES to operate by. We have had at least three ethics codes, and they have failed because they were created for unethical and politicized reasons. Fundamental principles are not like an "ethics code", or mission statement. A good set of principles embedded into a code of conduct would be a guide to decision making. not a political weapon. Clear basic principles makes decision making better and easier because it eliminates all the mind clutter of typical politics, factions, etc."    Kronenwetter's government, b...