St. Paul mayor-elect Her names transition team
St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Vang Her announced her transition team on Nov. 20, appointing Erica Schumacher and Hnu Vang as co-leaders to help select department heads and senior City Hall staff. The team also includes Nick Stumo-Langer as transition advisor, Matt Wagenius as communications director/press secretary, and Bridget Hajny as scheduler/office manager; Her resigned her state House seat earlier this week following her Nov. 4 victory.
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- Co‑leaders: Erica Schumacher (Ramsey County Attorney’s Office; former St. Paul Neighborhood Initiatives director) and Hnu Vang (Her’s campaign manager; former staff for Rep. Angie Craig, Rep. Dean Phillips, Sen. Foung Hawj, Rep. Ryan Winkler)
- Additional roles: Nick Stumo‑Langer (transition advisor), Matt Wagenius (communications director/press secretary), Bridget Hajny (scheduler/office manager)
- Purpose: guide selection of department leaders and top City Hall staff; Her resigned her House seat on Monday after winning the Nov. 4 mayoral race (48% to Carter’s 45% after RCV reallocation)
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November 20, 2025