Council Member· 2026-04-21 - 2028-04-01
Kevin Leavy
Beloit
About
Kevin Leavy's campaign platform focuses heavily on addressing key community challenges such as housing availability, homelessness reduction, and fostering economic growth within Rock County.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentKevin Leavy looks to tackle issues of housing, homelessness and economic growth as Rock County Board chair.
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Two new single-family homes at 1023 Randall Street
The city is negotiating to sell the property to WPHD; the homes will be sold to income-qualified buyers.
2027 HOME Housing Funds and Rock County Consortium Amendment
Roughly $1.06 million in federal funds for housing projects, requiring a 25% local match.
Lot line map for 1642 Sixth Street
The multi-family project that depended on tax credits is no longer moving forward, so the site would likely be developed as single-family homes instead.
City board and committee vacancies (August 2026)
Downtown Business Improvement District 2027 Plan
Downtown property owners pay an estimated $168,396.60 in BID assessments in 2027.
Lot merger for home addition at 8653 Creek Road
No city cost — this is a private property paperwork approval.
Creek Woods subdivision development
The new homes will grow the city's tax base, and a $1 million infrastructure grant for the project is still on the table.
Affordable housing lots sold to Habitat for Humanity
Lots sold for $1 each; the city retains repurchase rights if construction stalls.
Housing Authority operations and performance
May Housing Choice Voucher program funding received was $314,369, with $303,767 expended.
Riverstone Subdivision Plat 4 referral
No direct city cost; future homes expand the regional housing supply.
Potential sale of Highland Avenue properties
Unknown — sale terms would be negotiated in closed session.
Hickory Drive duplex development
The new duplexes will add to the city's property tax base.
Data center development concerns
Unknown — the discussion is about studying potential impacts before any deal is struck.
CareerTek relocation and expansion at 625 Third Street
The rezoning is expected to increase the city's tax base.
Local land divisions in and around Beloit
No direct cost to the city; these are property-boundary adjustments by private owners and neighboring towns.
Data center development concerns
Unknown — the discussion is about studying potential impacts before any deal is struck.
HUD Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits Rule
Unknown — the rule could shift who moves through Beloit's housing programs and waiting lists.
Development of 60 acres near the casino
No cost to the city at this stage; the developer funds its own study.
Data center development concerns
Unknown — the discussion is about studying potential impacts before any deal is struck.
Heritage Grove subdivision — 125 new homes in the Town of Beloit
The City water utility will serve the development, with water infrastructure construction plans subject to City Engineering review.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Leavy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.