State Senator Mark Spreitzer Receives Counties Association “Outstanding Legislator Award”


Senator Spreitzer was recognized with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award on July 9. Also pictured is WCA Government Affairs Associate Chelsea Shanks.

State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf of county government during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.

“Senator Spreitzer has been a pivotal force in confronting the significant issues affecting residents of the 15th Senate District and communities across Wisconsin,” stated WCA President & CEO Mark D. O’Connell. “His unwavering commitment to advancing sound, future‐focused governance will leave a lasting impact on our state.”

The “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” is handed out biennially to a select group of legislators who have represented county interests in both the legislature and in their districts. These legislators have demonstrated leadership for counties on key issues, legislation and the state budget.

WCA represents the interests of county government both on the state and federal levels and is in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.wicounties.org.

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

Share This
Posted in

Other Recent Posts

Air Quality Advisory Effective Until Noon on Monday

Jefferson & Rock Counties Awarded FEMA Declaration for Severe Weather Incurred During April 2026

WHS Class of 1976: 50th Reunion Weekend

Obituary: Milo “Mick” Brown, 82

Library’s Events for Children & Teens Next Week

Smoke Expected to Return Late Saturday into Sunday

Obituary: Thomas (Tom) E. Christofferson, 91

#FlashbackFriday from the Historical Society: Local historians including the late Fred Kraege featured in exhibit at Arts Alliance

Jessica Islas of First Citizens State Bank Promoted to Assistant AML/CFT/OFAC Officer

Whitewater Police Department Makes Drug Arrests Following Domestic Abuse Related Incident

Lakeland Players Present “Dare to Dream Jr”

Air Quality Has Deteriorated to the “Hazardous” Level: Advisory in effect until Noon Friday

This Week’s Garage Sale: Moving/Garage Sale for Ukraine

Saturday’s Unity Walk Postponed to Later Date; Caminata por la Unidad Cancelada 

Whitewater Arts Alliance Presents Kevin Wood as Abraham Lincoln