Kenosha Conversations w/Ben DeSmidt & Art DeBaere

On this episode we connect with Ben DeSmidt, co-owner of Union Park Tavern as well as serving as our 65th District Assemblyman and Art Debaere, owner of Champions Sports Bar, 17th District Alderperson, president of the Kenosha Tavern League and a representative for the Wisconsin Tavern League. Although these two may differ poltically, they are both local tavern owners who are involved in politics and on this special “Kenosha Conversation” episode, we dig deep into the local issues which our commuity faces every day.

This episode was recorded on April 10, 2025 at the Better Call Parise Recording Studio in Downtown Kenosha – call on the Law Offices of Frank J. Parise when your bad day gets even worse!

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