Ryan Sorenson
Ryan Sorenson | |
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| File:Ryan Sorenson Headshot.jpg | |
| Member of the Sheboygan City Council from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office April 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Heidemann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ryan James Sorenson February 20, 1994 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (BA) |
Ryan J. Sorenson (born February 20, 1994) is an American politician serving as an Alderman and City Council President of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Since 2017, Sorenson has represented the 8th district in the city council.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Sorenson was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and graduated from Sheboygan South High School. He then received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[2] Sorenson was student body president while attending college and oversaw reforms in the organization resulting in increased transparency and higher ethical standards with the handling of over 23 million dollars in student segregated fees.[2]
Career[edit]
Sheboygan City Council[edit]
While on the city council, Sorenson serves as chairman of the Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Committee, chairman of the Transit Commission, vice chairman of the Pblic Works Committee, chairman of the Committee of the Whole, and member of the Capital Improvements Commissions.[1]
Sorenson's tenure has consisted of addressing the public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the culinary and hospitality industry. He led the effort to update municipal ordinances to allow for outdoor dining and private use of public spaces in the interest of supporting the economy, while addressing conditions that slow the spread of the COVID-19.[3]
Mayoral candidacy[edit]
On December 1,[when?] Sorenson announced his bid for mayor to unseat incumbent Mike Vandersteen. If elected, Sorenson would be one of the youngest mayors in Sheboygan's history.[4]
Electoral History[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election, April 4, 2017 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Ryan Sorenson | 654 | 74.06% | ||
| Nonpartisan | Joe Heidemann | 229 | 25.9% | ||
| Total votes | 883 | 100.0% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Election, February 16, 2021 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Ryan Sorenson | 2,155 | 48% | ||
| Nonpartisan | Mike Vandersteen* | 1,423 | 32% | ||
| Nonpartisan | James Tesauro | 927 | 21% | ||
| Total votes | 4,505 | 100.0% | |||
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sheboygan Common Council". February 21, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "IAMUWM: Ryan Sorenson". UW-Milwaukee. April 24, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ↑ "To help restaurants and reduce coronavirus spread, Sheboygan Common Council passes motion to ease requirements for outside dining". Sheboygan Press. June 2, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ↑ "26-year-old Council President Ryan Sorenson announces bid for Sheboygan Mayor". Sheboygan Sun. December 1, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ↑ "City keeps mayor, but shuffles council". Sheboygan Press. April 17, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ↑ "SORENSON OUTPOLLS VANDERSTEEN, WILL FACE OFF IN APRIL – OTHER RESULTS". 1330 & 101.5 WHBL. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
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