Hello, I’m Mayor Cory Mason. Thank you for taking the time to visit the City of Racine’s website!

I have the honor of serving as your Mayor. Hearing your thoughts, concerns, and opinions is the most important part of my job. Please take the time to browse the City’s website for more information about your local government and other resources related to our wonderful City.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me using the online web form or by calling my office at 262-636-9111.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Cory Mason

Mayor

Mayor’s Office Staff:

Vicky Selkowe

Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Community Partnerships

vicky.selkowe@cityofracine.org

262-636-9286

Vicky is a City of Racine resident who joined Mayor Mason’s team in March of 2019. Vicky is as public interest attorney with more than 25 years of Wisconsin experience in policy advocacy, systems-change, legal representation of individuals with low-incomes, and building partnerships.

Vicky’s work for the City focuses on addressing longstanding disparities and inequities by scaling up programs that work, bringing resources to residents to meet pressing needs, collaborating with an array of community partners, and empowering marginalized residents. Vicky is especially focused on designing and implementing evidence-based initiatives that help residents earn their high school credential, access post-secondary education and training, increase their financial resiliency, and become homeowners. Her responsibilities include serving as the Local Government Manager for the Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) and overseeing the GROW Racine initiatives. Vicky loves Racine’s lakefront, especially North Beach, and will encourage anyone who’ll listen to swim in Lake Michigan with her in the summer.

Kischa Buford

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer

Kischa.Buford@CityofRacine.org

262-636-9335

Kischa first came to the City of Racine to create the city’s highly successful Youth Employment Program (YEP). After two years managing the YEP, Kischa was named the city’s DEI Officer. She has 10 years of recruiting, community relations and workforce development experience in public and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining the City of Racine, Kischa was the Recruiter for the City of Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission where she oversaw the recruitment, community relations, and marketing campaigns for the Milwaukee Fire and Police Departments. Her main objective was to increase diversity and inclusive practices within the recruitment and testing process, as well as educate the community on the importance of residency and community-serving positions.

Shayla Malone

Outreach & Communications Fellow

Shayla.Malone@cityofracine.org

Thanks to grant funding from Results for America, the Mayor’s Office was able to create a part-time, limited-term Outreach & Communications Fellowship. Shayla Malone was hired and began her Fellowship in October 2021. Shayla is working with the Mayor’s Office and community partners to promote the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin’s free 5.09 HSED program and the Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), which the City runs in partnership with Housing Resources, Inc. Shayla is a lifelong Racine resident.

In addition to her Fellowship, Shayla is a full-time Transition Specialist at Gateway Technical College, and brings years of community connections to her work with the City. Shayla’s work is to help ensure city residents know about the resources and programs that are available to them.

Sean Ryan 

Director of Communications

Sean.Ryan@cityofracine.org

262-636-9266

Sean Ryan joined the Mayor’s Office in April 2024. As the city’s Communications Director Sean provides residents with information on available city services and programs, works with city departments on their communication needs, manages social media, and especially shares the story of what makes Racine a great community for a home, job, education, and entertainment. Prior to this role, Sean worked for over 20 years as a journalist in southeast Wisconsin covering efforts to improve the region’s transportation system, build more housing, attract and retain jobs, and support a skilled and diverse workforce.