MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The afterglow of Governor-elect David Crowley's historic still lingered for many of his supporters, one day after he was declared the next Governor of Wisconsin.

But now Crowley is starting to shift focus to the business of governing.

He'll be sworn in January 4, 2027, and needs to build a transition team.

Crowley himself says affordability issues are what motivated voters most during this cycle, and we've spoken with people who say they're desperate for relief from high costs.

The questions now are in what form and how quickly will that relief come?

Crowley did not have many specifics yet.

On Wednesday, a grateful and proud crowd welcomed Wisconsin's first Black Governor-elect.

After delivering prepared remarks that echoed his victory speech, Crowley spoke about assembling a transition team.

He said, "I'm not looking to just bring Milwaukee and Madison to Madison. I want to make sure this is representative of the entire state of Wisconsin."

Questions then quickly focused on the affordability issues Crowley ran on. He said, "The affordability crisis and health care are at the top of those lists."

But Crowley was vague when asked about the first bills that will address those affordability concerns.

"When you think about what bills are going to be on my desk," Crowley said, "I would say you want to talk with the legislative leaders. What I'm focusing on right now is making sure we are going to be ready on day one."

A Democratic trifecta will clear the way for Crowley to enact virtually any policy he chooses. "But you can't put the cart before the horse," he said, "because we did not know whether or not we would have Democratic majorities."

Soon-to-be Senate majority leader Dianne Hesselbein told us on election night those conversations are coming next week. "I'm looking forward to meeting with my caucus next week," she said, "and deciding our next steps. We've been waiting for this moment for so long in the minority and we are ready to go on day one."

While Crowley is turning his attention to the Capitol, his supporters are still basking in the glow of the historic win.

At Crowley's watch party Tuesday night, supporter Don Johnson told us, "It's time. It's been time. It's monumental."

Supporter Kerry Schumann said it felt "Amazing. That's it, amazing!"

Eugene Nelson told us, "This is history. Opportunity for a Black, African American governor to lead the state of Wisconsin."

And Dr. Jackie Edwards told us, "It sends a message of inspiration for my children."

And that feeling carried over Wednesday as Crowley met with supporters.

Lauren Johnson told us after Crowley's remarks, "It's surreal. I think this is going to give real opportunity for individuals who maybe did not feel like they were heard at one point."

Another local transition will take place when Crowley steps down as Milwaukee County Executive.

Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell will be the acting executive. She'll then appoint an interim executive, most likely herself.

Finally, a special election will be held in the spring to finish Crowley's term.

He told us he plans to step down before the end of the year but would not give a specific date.