Cory Mason declared himself the winner for Racine mayor Tuesday night.
Mason has a decade of government experience as a state representative. He campaigned on platforms including capitalizing on Foxconn and fighting a proposal to bring a $60 million arena to Racine.
BREAKING: Cory Mason declares victory, he says he is the next mayor of Racine. @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/2r6UnGbAe4
— Rebecca Klopf (@RebeccaKlopf) October 18, 2017
Mason defeated Sandy Weidner, who has nearly 18 years of experience in local government as a Racine alderwoman. Weidner blamed the city administration for pulling money out of reserve funds to give raises inside city hall.
Mason and Weidner had a tight race, campaigning until the polls closed to become mayor. Mason won by about a 10 percent margin. He addressed his supporters at his victory party in downtown Racine.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so honored and thrilled to be the next mayor of Racine,” Mason said.
The Democrat will leave behind the Wisconsin State Assembly to take over in Racine.
“The fight for the middle class is really happening in cities and local levels, that’s where it’s really about. And for me, public service is about doing the most to help your constituents and there’s real work to be done here,” Mason said.
He will be sworn in as the new mayor Nov. 7 at the City Council meeting.
Mason will finish out the former mayor’s term until the spring of 2019.
Cory Mason address his supporters in Racine. He says his focus will be on building the middle class in the city. @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/Xew5eMEORf
— Rebecca Klopf (@RebeccaKlopf) October 18, 2017
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