Oct. 14, 2026 8:30p
(WGTD)---Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton has been appointed city administrator to succeed the retiring John Morrissey who also rose from the ranks of the police department to fill the city's top administrative position.
Mayor Dave Bogdala made the announcement Wednesday. The city council is expected to confirm the appointment Monday.
Patton has been chief since 2023.
Patrick's resume includes degrees in criminal justice from Carthage College and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Certified Public Manager degree from UW-Madison.
In a news release, Bogdala said he selected Patton as city administrator because of his experience, professionalism, sound judgment and leadership ability.
Morrissey, who'll step down at the end of the year, has served as city administrator since 2020.
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