Winnebago Co. Dems: Elect a new chair
7/14/2011
Contact: Travis Swanson
608-792-6662
Oshkosh, Wisconsin – Winnebago County’s 13th District County Supervisor Travis Swanson was elected chair of the Winnebago County Democratic Party at tonight’s membership meeting in Oshkosh by a unanimous vote. Swanson will be completing the term of Sara Stichert who is stepping down. Stichert will remain involved as the party’s communication director.
“It is quite an honor to be chosen for this position by my fellow members of the party, especially at such a crucial time in our state’s history,” said Swanson. “My top priority is ensuring that we get Jessica King elected to the 18th district senate seat on August 9th”.
“Travis has been a great asset to our County party and I am very excited he will be taking the reins,” said Stichert. “Travis brings experience, energy and talent to the table and will be an excellent leader for our County Party.”
Swanson is a 2010 graduate of UW-Oshkosh where he served in student government, as well as chair of the UW-Oshkosh College Democrats, and was elected the Winnebago County Board of Supervisor in April 2010 where he currently serves as the secretary of the Parks & Recreation committee and on the board of directors for ADVOCAP. Travis was born and raised in La Crosse and has been residing in Winnebago County since 2005.
