Ken Skowronski
Ken Skowronski | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 82nd district | |
In office January 6, 2014 – January 2, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Stone |
Succeeded by | Chuck Wichgers |
Personal details | |
Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | May 31, 1938
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Widowed |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
Education | Milwaukee Area Technical College |
Profession | General contractor, politician |
Website | Official website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Air National Guard |
Unit | 128th Air Refueling Wing |
Ken Skowronski (born May 31, 1938) is an American general contractor and Republican politician from Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 82nd assembly district from January 2014 through 2022.
Biography
Born in Milwaukee, Skowronski graduated from Boys Tech High School in 1958 and was certified as a journeyman carpenter in 1961, after attending Milwaukee Area Technical College.[1] He worked for 58 years in the construction and remodeling industry as a general contractor.[2]
Skowronski served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard with the 128th Air Refueling Wing.[3] Additionally, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and Ducks Unlimited. He is the current President of the Polish Heritage Alliance of Wisconsin.
Political career
Skowronski was elected to the Assembly in 2013 in a special election following the resignation of Jeff Stone.[4] Previously, he was elected as an alderman of Franklin in 2005 and re-elected in 2008 and 2011.
References
- ^ "Representative Ken Skowronski". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "About Ken". Ken Skowronski - State Representative. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "About Ken". Ken Skowronski for Assembly. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
- ^ "Skowronski wins 82nd Assembly District special election". WISN-TV. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
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