Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen, who was sworn into office in 2012, announced Monday he intends to run for the state Assembly seat being vacated by Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Shorewood). Credit: Rick Wood

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First-term Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen announced on Monday his Democratic candidacy for the state Assembly seat Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Shorewood) is leaving at the end of the year.

Bowen, 27, said he wanted to work to help create family supporting jobs, promote quality education and services for children.

"The state needs new leadership," Bowen said. "We are continuing to see attacks from Madison, from Republicans, on Milwaukee."

Bowen was the author of Milwaukee County's "living wage" ordinance, which was approved in February and survived a veto by County Executive Chris Abele. The measure requires a $11.32 minimum wage for county workers and employees who work for some county contractors.

Bowen, a lifelong Milwaukee resident, was elected to the County Board in 2012.

The 10th Assembly District seat he's seeking includes part of Milwaukee's north side and Shorewood.