Wayne Kenniker Dubuque County Supervisor
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Dubuque County
Watch the July 20th BOS meeting Watch for yourself
Below is the link to the recording for the Monday July 20th BOS meeting.
It was a long meeting but many important parts.
Please share this with as many people as you know so you can see exactly what is going on in Dubuque County.
0:00:19 Public Comment
0:11:00 MK Land LLC Strief Farms Manure Management Permit Application
0:34:19 Hirsch Place Final Plat
1:12:23 Urban County Coalition (Lobbyist) $25,000
1:24:01 Courthouse Generator Update
1:35:52 Public Comments
1:50:00 County Engineer Report
2:00:15 FY 26 Capital Projects
2:07:45 FY 27 Purchase of Service applications
2:41:48 GIS department funding
2:59:56 Solar Ordinance
3:28:30 Data Center Framework
3:47:00 Lovers Lane Designation
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2719/media
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319-329-1583
Watch the July 13th BOS Data Center meeting Watch for yourse
Below is the link to the Monday July 13th BOS Data Center Work Session
Spots to watch
0:09:00 Public Comment
0:46:00 Airport Presentation
1:23:40 GDDC Economic Impact Presentation
2:01:03 Data Center Process General Discussion
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2755/media
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319-329-1583
Great event coming up on Sunday July 19th
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We would really like to make this a well-attended event for the people of Dubuque County.
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Watch the July 6th BOS meeting Watch for yourself
Below is the link for the Monday July 6th BOS meeting.
Listen as you have time.
0:47:30 Data Center Moratorium
0:51:30 Mayor's Meeting
1:19:20 Renewable Energy Ordinance
1:31:25 USDA Revolving Load Program
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2717/media
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Watch the June 29th BOS Data Center meeting Watch for yourse
I am grouping the links to 3 recent Data Center meetings.
The first one is today Monday 6/29.
You can see firsthand how this process is going.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2757/media
This second link is from the Data Center informational meeting that was held at the Peosta Community Center on Tuesday 6/23.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2756/media
This third link is from the first Data Center working session on Monday 6/22.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2758/media
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Watch the June 15th BOS budget meeting Watch for yourself
Below is the link to the recording of the June 15th Dubuque County BOS meeting.
Spots that contain Data Center discussion:
0:45 Public Comment
1:49:25 Supervisors Comments
2:14:00 and 2:34:40 and 2:56:20 Second Public Comments
3:20:40 Data Center Moratorium
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2714/media
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Watch the June 1st BOS budget meeting Watch for yourself
June is off to an interesting start with the BOSs.
Below is a link to the June 1st BOS meeting.
Spots you might find interesting.
07:40 Public Comments On the agenda
37:10 Public Comment Not on the agenda
49:35 County Engineer Work Session
1:32:50 Health Department Work Session on Enforcement Ordinances
1:59:15 USDA Work Session on Relending Program
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2540/media
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Watch the May 26th Special BOS meeting about Datea Centers
It is worth your time to watch the entire 1 hour and 9 minute BOS meeting about Data Centers.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2749/media
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Watch the april 20th BOS budget meeting Watch for yourself
Below you will find the link for the Monday, April 20th BOS meeting.
The FY 27 Budget and Property Tax Levy were set.
Watch it for yourself.
0:00:17 Public Comments
0:06:57 FY 27 Budget and Levy
0:53:14 Fairground Property
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2534/media
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Listen to the 4/3 Special BOS meeting
Today the BOS had a Special meeting to review and approve a Class C Alcohol License for Dockside Bar and Grill.
I want you to see this for yourself.
Please click the link below and scroll to 0:08:30 and start watching.
Listen closely from 0:08:45 to the end.
How would you put this into words?
Please share, I think the whole County needs to see this.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/.../2743/media
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Listen to the 4/1 segment of Voices of the Tri States
Below you will find the link to the recording for the Wednesday April 1st Voices of the Tri States.
For those that missed Voices of The Tri States yesterday 4/1 you can find the recording at the link below.
I talked about my run for re-election, Property Taxes and Mental Health.
Please take a listen and let me know your thoughts.
Thanks for your support and remember to vote for Jason Davis and Wayne Kenniker in the primary on June 2nd and encourage others to be registered as a Republican at the time of the primary so they can vote.
https://www.radiodubuque.com/voices-of-the-tri-states/
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Watch the mar 16th BOS budget meeting Watch for yourself
Below you will find the link to the recording for the Monday March 16th BOS meeting.
As always I have provided the time slots for you to watch.
There are some good public comments.
The Library and Patient Advocate sections maybe of interest to you.
Please let me know what you think.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2529/media
0:00:30 1st Public comment section
1:03:20 2nd Public comment section
1:34:40 Dubuque County Fairgrounds property transaction
2:04:50 Dubuque County Library Material available to young people
2:31:15 The vote on Feb 3rd 2025 to make the Dubuque County Patient Advocate fulltime but never happened.
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Wayne Kenniker announces 2026 Re-election campaign
Wayne Kenniker Announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign for Dubuque County Supervisor
DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa — Incumbent Wayne Kenniker today officially announced that he will seek re-election in 2026 for his seat on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors. Kenniker, first elected in November 2022, said his decision to run again stems from a deep commitment to responsible governance, fiscal stewardship, and delivering results for Dubuque County residents.
“I believe our work is far from finished — and I want to keep fighting for a county that lives within its means, supports public safety, and puts people first,” Kenniker said.
Why He’s Running
Over his current term, Kenniker has focused on a number of key issues that he says he will continue to push forward if re-elected:
- Fiscal responsibility & fair taxation. With rural residents facing a proposed levy increase under the county’s FY 2026 budget, Kenniker opposed raising taxes and instead advocated for tighter expense management and greater reliance on reserve funds.
- Public safety & jail reform. As the county grapples with staffing challenges in its jail, Kenniker supports a cautious, measured approach — endorsing gradual staffing increases while keeping an eye on overall budget constraints.
- Improving behavioral and mental-health services. Kenniker has publicly supported recent statewide efforts to rework behavioral-health and substance-abuse services, stressing the need for streamlined access and reduced duplication — particularly important for rural and underserved areas.
- Transparent, accountable government. Kenniker emphasizes openness in board proceedings and decision-making, and a willingness to listen to all constituents — building on his background as a small-town mayor and community-focused leader.
About Wayne Kenniker
A lifelong resident of Sageville and graduate of University of Dubuque with a BA in Business, Kenniker spent decades working in the electric utility industry — first as a lineman, then in management — before turning to public service.
He served as Mayor of Sageville beginning in 2019 and was re-elected in 2021, where he established his reputation as a consensus-builder and community-focused leader.
Kenniker is married to his wife Lori of over 42 years. Together they have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren.
Looking Forward: What Kenniker Hopes to Achieve
If re-elected, Kenniker has laid out a forward-looking agenda that includes:
- Pursuing cost-effective, sustainable solutions for rural infrastructure — including road maintenance and snow removal — without unnecessarily raising taxes.
- Working collaboratively with law-enforcement and county officials to ensure the jail is safely staffed, while keeping overall budgets under control.
- Advocating for expanded access to mental-health and substance-abuse services — with emphasis on coordinated care and the right resources across urban and rural parts of Dubuque County.
- Ensuring transparency and public participation in county decision-making, with respect for the voices of all citizens.
A Call to Action
“As your County Supervisor, I don’t take lightly the trust you place in me,” Kenniker said. “I’m ready to roll up my sleeves, listen, and work hard for every resident in Dubuque County. But I can’t do it alone — I ask for your support, your ideas, and your vote in 2026 so together we can keep building a stronger, safer, and more responsible county.”
For more information, upcoming campaign events, or to get involved, contact Wayne Kenniker at 319-329-1583 or via email at wayne@dbqsuper.com or visiting my website at www.dbqsuper.com
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