The Brief The Kenosha Common Council unanimously approved Police Chief Patrick Patton as the next city administrator. Patton has been with the Kenosha Police Department since 2006, rising through the ranks to become Chief of Police in 2023. He will officially assume the role on Jan. 1, 2027.



The Kenosha Common Council unanimously approved Mayor David Bogdala's appointment of Police Chief Patrick Patton as the next city administrator.

The council approved the appointment on Monday, Oct. 19.

What they're saying:

 I am deeply honored to be appointed City Administrator of Kenosha, and I want to sincerely thank Mayor Bogdala and the members of the Common Council for the trust and support they have placed in me,  Patton said.  For the past 21 years, I have had the privilege of serving this community with the Kenosha Police Department, and I am grateful to the dedicated men and women I worked alongside, who taught me what it truly means to serve the public. That experience gave me a deep understanding of our neighborhoods, our challenges and the people who make Kenosha strong. I look forward to working collaboratively with city leaders, staff and residents to build an even brighter future for our city. 

 He's an asset to the city,  Common Council President Ald. Keith Rosenberg said.  I look forward to working with him. 

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Patton, who has served as Kenosha's police chief since 2023, will officially assume his new role Jan. 1, 2027. He succeeds John Morrissey, who is retiring after a distinguished career in public service.

What we don't know:

The release did not specify who would fill the role as Kenosha Police Chief or what that process would entail.

Patrick Patton's background

What To Know:

According to a release from the City of Kenosha, Patrick brings extensive experience in public service, organizational leadership, public safety, and city government to the position. His career with the Kenosha Police Department has given him a deep understanding of the City's operations, workforce, and
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