Connor O'Donnell won the position of SGA executive vice president by 18 votes in a run-off election against junior Elizabeth Burns. O'Donnell spoke with The Pendulum about his plans for SGA in his new position.
Q: How are you feeling?
A: I am ecstatic. It is hard to put into words. These past two weeks have been like a roller coaster, but I couldn’t have done it without the people who supported me. I feel that this isn’t just a win for me, but a win for the people who supported me and spread the word.
Q: How are you preparing for your transition?
A: I am really looking forward to working with Rachel (Long, current executive vice president). I know that there is a whole list of things that she needs to go over with me, but I know parliamentary procedure. I did debate in high school — I know the ins and outs of it. But I am looking forward to going over it and starting my term.
Q: What are some of the first issues that you want to tackle as Executive Vice President?
A: The first thing I want to tackle is shrinking the gap between the liaisons that represent organizations of the student government and the organizations that they do work with. I want to make sure the workings and happenings of the SGA are known to the student body as a whole. I think that The Pendulum article that was just written about the SGA is very relevant. It is up to both sides – the student body and the SGA – to start working together and I’m very excited to start that this term.
Q: Is there anything else that is on your agenda?
A: I definitely want to work with Darien to fully staff the SGA is various areas. We have a lot of people who are interested in being appointed to our various senator positions and I’m looking forward to hearing from them.