Kathleen Falk

Kathleen Falk will continue serving as Dane County Executive after being reelected on April 7. Kathleen is the first woman ever to hold this position and has emerged as a leader in the progressive community. During her first term as County Executive, Kathleen was an innovative leader in drug treatment in lieu of incarceration, on land use and planning, and on environmental issues. Kathleen has worked hand in hand with Progressive Majority in the recruitment of and assistance in developing other women candidates to run for office. This election, Kathleen faced a tough challenge from a conservative woman. Dane County over the past four years is trending more conservative, making this race a critical protect. She is mounted an aggressive campaign. Kathleen was a top protect this cycle in order to hold this progressive seat.