A city official for the campus area gave his official support to the Dane County Board of Supervisors candidate UW-Madison junior John Magnino Monday.
Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, officially endorsed Magnino in his candidacy.
Resnick said Magnino’s enthusiasm for the position “shows the dedication and energy John has put into this election.”
Magnino plans to create two committees designed to involve students in local government.
“John’s idea to create a committee to actually engage the county and the students of UW campus and MATC is the most impressive idea that I’ve ever seen out of a student on campus,” Resnick said. “This alone got me to endorse John.”
Magnino’s campaign focuses on establishing a greater student presence in county government.
“I’m really excited about getting students engaged in a county government that’s been notably absent from the campus consciousness for the past couple of years,” Magnino said.
Magnino said he is thrilled to have Resnick’s endorsement.
“Scott has been one of the best representatives of what it means to be a Badger here at the university,” Magnino said. “He has that tenacious spirit to represent the students, no matter what the political tides are.”
UW-Madison sophomore Leland Pan is also a candidate for the Dane County Board of Supervisors.
Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, gave his support to Pan, in addition to five local associations and 18 current and former elected officials, according to his spokesperson David Vines.
Elections will take place April 3.
