Manitowoc Alderman Eric Sitkiewitz announced yesterday during a press conference that he will be challenging current County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer for his seat in the 2018 spring election. Sitkiewitz stated that his focus will be on “Investing in and supporting sustainable job creation.” A few other of his campaign focuses will be education, tourism, agriculture and the growing drug problem. Sitkiewitz has been serving on the Manitowoc Common Council for the past 10 years, including two years as council president. Ziegelbauer said he will file his paperwork for reelection, and formally announce his campaign within the next six weeks.