Schererville Town Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Kevin
Connelly
Kevin Connelly, the incumbent, is running for Schererville Town Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeff Kuhn.
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The race · Town Council Ward 2
- 01Kevin ConnellyYou’re reading
- 02Jeff Kuhn
Background
- About
- Schererville councilman since 2012 and former chairman of the Schererville Police Commission. He previously served on the Schererville Parks Department board.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Republican. Lake County 2026 General Election Candidate ListCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
On VOTE411, Kevin Connelly had not responded to the voter guide questions as of this research. VOTE411 voter guide, Schererville Town Council Ward 2
On the record: Kevin Connelly
6 sourced01Central fire station2 sourced positions
Voted yes on authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to explore options for financing the Central Fire Station project (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteSchererville Town Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said the financing item only explores options and the town cannot spend on building the station until the state tax law's effect on the general fund is known.
Own statementSchererville Town Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026Link
02BP refinery lockout resolution1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-4 supporting United Steelworkers Local 7-1 and urging BP to end the Whiting refinery lockout (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteSchererville Town Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Roads and traffic1 sourced position
Voted yes to reject the bids for the Cline Avenue lane addition and rebid the project in January 2027 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteSchererville Town Council minutes, July 8, 2026 · Jul 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Illiana Speedway site1 sourced position
Said progress will come once a funding mechanism for the park amenities is set, and the town should not issue a multimillion-dollar bond for the project.
Progress will be made when we establish a funding mechanism for the park amenities”
Own statementPost-Tribune (Chicago Tribune) · May 2, 2026Link
05Fiscal responsibility1 sourced position
Said he focuses on fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets and transparency in public spending.
As a council member, I focus on being a good steward of taxpayer dollars”
Own statementPost-Tribune (Chicago Tribune) · May 2, 2026Link
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