The local partisan primary election is coming up on August 13, 2024. And in the second episode in our series of interviews with candidates for Dane County Executive, we’re joined by Wes Sparkman who entered the race in February. 

News Director, Chali Pittman, spoke with Sparkman about his experience in leadership and management, including his work with Dane County, participation on several local advisory boards, and over 10 years working for the Madison Police and Fire Commission. 

Sparkman says he’s running to ensure that “Everyone in the county gets an opportunity to grow and thrive.” This is a big task that he says will require lots of listening, helping communities throughout Dane County sustain their growth, developing social service programs for mental health and addiction, and finding more opportunities for subsidized and “fair” housing. 

Wes Sparkman has worked in local government for over two decades. He’s the director of the Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion, where he works to implement equal employment, civil rights, racial and social justice, and organizational change to establish equity in public service. 

Photo by Chali Pittman for WORT.

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