Wayne Kenniker Dubuque County Supervisor
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Watch the jan. 15th BOS Budget meeting Watch for yourself
I think the more people that watch meetings like this, the more people will understand why I am running again this year and why it is critical to make Jason Davis part of the BOS.
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https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2567/media
0:00:30 Sheriff's Budget
0:44:00 Juvenile Detention
0:51:45 Emergency Support Services
1:05:25 Tom Hancock Grant (This contains a little bonus)
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Watch the jan. 13th BOS Budget meeting Watch for yourself
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the County budget process, please watch the Tuesday meeting and see the schedule for future budget meetings below.
0:40:40 Opening budget discussion
1:05:30 Compensation discussion
1:31:22 Capital Improvement Plan discussion
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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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Watch the jan. 2nd BOS meeting Watch for yourself
Rather than someone telling you what to think about the issues, watch the BOS for yourself
The Jan. 2nd BOS meeting was relatively short.
A couple of interesting parts:
04:50 Election of BOS Chair and Vice Chair
33:10 Discussion with County Engineer about Secondary Roads Building in Bernard.
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Watch the dec. 15th BOS meeting Watch for yourself
Rather than someone telling you what to think about the issues, watch the BOS for yourself
Below is the link to the recording for the Dec. 15th BOS meeting
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2366/media
Spots you may want to watch if you care about Dubuque County:
0:09:54 Zoning Case ZC#11-23-25
0:40:00 Preliminary Plat of Wildflower Ridge #5
1:04:08 Board and Commissions Appointment
1:38:40 Discussion with New County Engineer
2:26:00 Funding for the new Dispatch Center
2:56:45 Discussion about Fairgrounds
3:24:20 Vote on going into closed session
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Watch the dec. 1st BOS meeting Watch for yourself
Rather than someone telling you what to think about the issues, watch the BOS for yourself
Hello
Today's BOS meeting was relatively short, about 1 hour.
The link for the recording is below and there are 2 points of interest.
0:24:40 discussion about the Urban County Coalition Legislative Priorities.
0:33:50 discussion about meetings the Supervisors attended
Including the $100,000 that was approved by 2 Supervisors to support commercial air service, THIS IS A MUST WATCH
Also below is the recommendation from the Compensation Board on proposed salary increases for Elected Officials and a map of the projected completed by the County Engineer.
Please pass this on so the People of Dubuque County know what is happening in their back yard.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/.../2364/media
Fresh out of the today's Compensation Board meeting Monday Dec. 1st
The previous County Engineer's last day was today.
He shared all of the projects he was involved with in the past with this map.
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Watch the Nov. 17TH BOS meeting Watch for yourself
Rather than someone telling you what to think about the issues, watch the BOS for yourself
Below is the link to the meeting recording for the BOS Nov. 17th.
https://dubuquecountyia.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2362/media
Spot to watch and please share with all the people you know.
The people should see for themselves how the County works.
Spots to watch
0:15:35 Public comments
0:51:40 28E Sharing Agreement with Clinton County for County Engineering
0:55:25 City of Peosta SWAP agreement
1:02:35 Dubuque County no longer paying ECIA dues for small cities
1:13:20 Public Comment
1:40:25 Compensation Board Discussion
1:50:35 Bernard Rescue/Secondary Roads Building
2:38:55 Discussion on Robert's Rules of Order
2:49:30 MUST WATCH ON CLOSED SESSION
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Watch the Nov. 3rd BOS meeting Watch for yourself
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This is a must watch.
0:08:30 Public Comments
0:41:45 Facility Worker
1:08:00 - 1:15:00 Supervisors outside meetings
1:28:30 - to the end Recruitment for County Engineer, ISAC visit, Commercial Air Service
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Watch the oct. 6th BOS meeting Watch for yourself
Rather than someone telling you what to think about the issues, watch the BOS for yourself
Good public comments at the 00:05:00 mark and the Commercial Air Service discussion at the 03:11:40 mark
It would be great if everyone could see what is happening.
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