Mason in 2009Mason (left) shaking hands with Governor Jim Doyle in 2009Mason in 2018
While in the assembly, Mason served as the ranking Assembly Democratic member of the Assembly Committee on Environment and Forestry, the Joint Legislative Council, and Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems. He also served on the Assembly Committee on Tourism.[1]
Mason was named the 2009-2010 Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association for his support of Wisconsin's technical colleges. Other awards include the 2014 Children's Champion Policy Award from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, the 2013 Friend of the UW Award by the United Council of UW Students, and the River Champion Award by the River Alliance of Wisconsin. Mason was named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin and was named to the Conservation Honor Roll for 2011-2012 by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. He was also given an Award of Merit by the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education.[1]
Mayoral candidacyedit
Mason ran for mayor of Racine in 2017 for a special election to complete the term of the previous mayor, John Dickert. Mason won with the largest share of votes in both the primary and general elections.[4][5]
Mayoraltyedit
Mason's mayoral administration has thus far resulted in increased residential and commercial development such as the Gold Medal Loft project in Uptown Racine[6] and the construction of apartments at the former Walker Manufacturing site along the shores of Lake Michigan in Downtown Racine.[7] Mason has also overseen downtown investment from global technology company Foxconn.[8]
^Burke, Michael (2017-10-25). "Going for a Gold Medal; $17M Uptown-area redevelopment planned". Racine Journal Times. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
^Burke, Michael (2017-12-05). "With video: Racine unveils details of $50 million lakefront development". Racine Journal Times. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
^Romell, Rick; Taschler, Joe (2018-10-02). "Foxconn purchases downtown Racine property as part of 'Smart City' plans across state". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
^ abStatement of Votes Cast (Report). Racine County Clerk. 2019-04-02. p. 79. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
^ abElection Summary Report - Racine County - April 4, 2023 (Report). Racine County Clerk. April 4, 2023. p. 15. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
^Results of Fall General Election - 11/07/2006 (Report). Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 11, 2006. p. 32. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
^Results of Fall General Election - 11/04/2008 (Report). Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 1, 2008. p. 30. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
^Canvass Results for 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016 (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 22, 2016. pp. 23–24. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
^Unofficial Election Results for September 19, 2017 (Report). Racine County, Wisconsin. September 19, 2017. p. 1. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
^Election Summary Report - Racine County - February 21, 2023 (Report). Racine County Clerk. February 21, 2023. p. 2. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
External linksedit
City of Racine - Mayor Cory Mason - official government website
cory, mason, cory, mason, born, january, 1973, democratic, party, politician, mayor, racine, wisconsin, from, 2007, 2018, mason, served, member, wisconsin, state, assembly, representing, city, racine, eastern, racine, county, mason, 202458th, mayor, racine, wi. Cory D Mason IV born January 25 1973 is a Democratic Party politician and the mayor of Racine Wisconsin From 2007 to 2018 Mason served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the city of Racine and eastern Racine County 2 Cory MasonMason in 202458th Mayor of Racine WisconsinIncumbentAssumed office November 7 2017Preceded byDennis Wiser acting John Dickert elected Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 66th districtIn office January 7 2013 January 15 2018Preceded bySamantha KerkmanSucceeded byGreta NeubauerMember of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 62nd districtIn office January 3 2007 January 7 2013Preceded byJohn LehmanSucceeded byTom WeatherstonPersonal detailsBornCory D Mason IV 1973 01 25 January 25 1973 age 51 Racine Wisconsin U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseJudge Rebecca Mason 1 Children3 1 Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin Madison Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Wisconsin State Assembly 3 Mayoral candidacy 4 Mayoralty 5 Electoral history 5 1 Wisconsin Assembly 62nd District 2006 2008 2010 5 2 Wisconsin Assembly 66th District 2012 2014 2016 5 3 Racine Mayor 2017 2019 2023 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and education editMason was born in Racine and graduated from Case High School He then received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin Madison 3 Wisconsin State Assembly edit nbsp Mason in 2009 nbsp Mason left shaking hands with Governor Jim Doyle in 2009 nbsp Mason in 2018While in the assembly Mason served as the ranking Assembly Democratic member of the Assembly Committee on Environment and Forestry the Joint Legislative Council and Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems He also served on the Assembly Committee on Tourism 1 Mason was named the 2009 2010 Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association for his support of Wisconsin s technical colleges Other awards include the 2014 Children s Champion Policy Award from Children s Hospital of Wisconsin the 2013 Friend of the UW Award by the United Council of UW Students and the River Champion Award by the River Alliance of Wisconsin Mason was named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin and was named to the Conservation Honor Roll for 2011 2012 by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters He was also given an Award of Merit by the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education 1 Mayoral candidacy editMason ran for mayor of Racine in 2017 for a special election to complete the term of the previous mayor John Dickert Mason won with the largest share of votes in both the primary and general elections 4 5 Mayoralty editMason s mayoral administration has thus far resulted in increased residential and commercial development such as the Gold Medal Loft project in Uptown Racine 6 and the construction of apartments at the former Walker Manufacturing site along the shores of Lake Michigan in Downtown Racine 7 Mason has also overseen downtown investment from global technology company Foxconn 8 He was re elected in 2019 and 2023 9 10 Electoral history editWisconsin Assembly 62nd District 2006 2008 2010 edit Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality2006 General 11 Nov 7 Cory Mason Democratic 10 302 52 37 Van H Wanggaard Rep 9 363 47 60 19 671 9392008 General 12 Nov 4 Cory Mason inc Democratic 17 892 84 54 Keith R Deschler Lib 3 217 15 20 21 164 14 6752010 General 13 Nov 2 Cory Mason inc Democratic 10 455 53 78 Chris Wright Rep 8 572 44 10 19 439 1 883Tony Decubellis Lib 403 2 07 Wisconsin Assembly 66th District 2012 2014 2016 edit Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality2012 General 14 Nov 7 Cory Mason Democratic 16 830 98 65 17 060 16 6002014 General 15 Nov 4 Cory Mason inc Democratic 12 062 80 73 George Meyers Lib 2 781 18 61 14 942 9 2812016 General 16 Nov 8 Cory Mason inc Democratic 13 526 81 32 George Meyers Lib 3 107 18 68 16 633 10 419Racine Mayor 2017 2019 2023 edit Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality2017 Primary 17 Sep 19 Cory Mason Democratic 2 896 38 54 Sandy Weidner Ind 2 496 33 22 7 514 400Melvin Hargrove Ind 1 690 22 49 Wally Rendon Dem 231 3 07 Fabi Maldonaldo Grn 180 2 40 Austin K Rodriguez Dem 21 0 28 Special Oct 17 Cory Mason Democratic 5 456 55 40 Sandy Weidner Ind 4 392 44 60 9 848 1 0642019 General 9 Apr 2 Cory Mason inc Democratic 6 243 72 09 Sandy Weidner write in Ind 2 417 27 91 8 660 3 8262023 Primary 18 Feb 21 Cory Mason inc Democratic 3 607 42 62 Henry Perez Ind 2 561 30 26 8 464 1 046Jim DeMatthew Dem 2 274 26 87 General 10 Apr 4 Cory Mason inc Democratic 8 596 57 08 Henry Perez Ind 6 376 42 34 15 060 2 220References edit a b c d Meet Representative Cory Mason Wayback Machine Wisconsin State Assembly Archived from the original on 2018 01 31 Retrieved 2019 02 10 Sari Lesk 2017 11 07 UPDATE Mason s Assembly seat to be filled by special election Racine Journal Times Retrieved 2019 02 10 Wisconsin Blue Book 2017 2018 Biographical Sketch of Cory Mason pg 89 Patrick Leary 2017 03 28 Mayor Dickert to step down taking role with water advocacy group Racine Journal Times Retrieved 2019 02 10 Patrick Marley 2017 10 18 State Rep Cory Mason wins Racine mayor s race Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Retrieved 2019 02 10 Burke Michael 2017 10 25 Going for a Gold Medal 17M Uptown area redevelopment planned Racine Journal Times Retrieved 2019 04 02 Burke Michael 2017 12 05 With video Racine unveils details of 50 million lakefront development Racine Journal Times Retrieved 2019 04 02 Romell Rick Taschler Joe 2018 10 02 Foxconn purchases downtown Racine property as part of Smart City plans across state Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Retrieved 2019 04 02 a b Statement of Votes Cast Report Racine County Clerk 2019 04 02 p 79 Retrieved 2019 04 02 a b Election Summary Report Racine County April 4 2023 Report Racine County Clerk April 4 2023 p 15 Retrieved April 4 2023 Results of Fall General Election 11 07 2006 Report Wisconsin State Elections Board December 11 2006 p 32 Retrieved January 30 2023 via Wisconsin Historical Society Results of Fall General Election 11 04 2008 Report Wisconsin State Elections Board December 1 2008 p 30 Retrieved January 30 2023 via Wisconsin Historical Society Results of Fall General Election 11 02 2010 Report Wisconsin Government Accountability Board December 1 2010 p 24 Retrieved January 30 2023 via Wisconsin Historical Society Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election 11 6 2012 Report Wisconsin Government Accountability Board December 26 2012 p 24 Retrieved January 30 2023 via Wisconsin Historical Society Canvass Results for 2014 General Election 11 4 2014 Report Wisconsin Government Accountability Board November 26 2014 p 23 Retrieved January 30 2023 via Wisconsin Elections Commission Canvass Results for 2016 General Election 11 8 2016 Report Wisconsin Elections Commission December 22 2016 pp 23 24 Retrieved January 30 2023 Unofficial Election Results for September 19 2017 Report Racine County Wisconsin September 19 2017 p 1 Retrieved January 30 2023 Election Summary Report Racine County February 21 2023 Report Racine County Clerk February 21 2023 p 2 Retrieved April 4 2023 External links editCity of Racine Mayor Cory Mason official government website Cory Mason for Mayor official campaign website Profile at Vote Smart Follow the Money Cory Mason 2008 2006 campaign contributions Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWisconsin State AssemblyPreceded byJohn Lehman Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 62nd districtJanuary 3 2007 January 7 2013 Succeeded byTom WeatherstonPreceded bySamantha Kerkman Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 66th districtJanuary 7 2013 January 15 2018 Succeeded byGreta NeubauerPolitical officesPreceded byDennis Wiser acting John Dickert elected Mayor of the Racine WisconsinNovember 7 2017 present Incumbent Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cory Mason 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