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.

Ken Skowronski
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 82nd district
In office
January 6, 2014 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byJeff Stone
Succeeded byChuck Wichgers
Personal details
Born (1938-05-31) May 31, 1938 (age 86)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseWidowed
Children2
ResidenceFranklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
EducationMilwaukee Area Technical College
ProfessionGeneral contractor, politician
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceAir National Guard
Unit128th Air Refueling Wing

Biography

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Representative Ken Skowronski". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "About Ken". Ken Skowronski - State Representative. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "About Ken". Ken Skowronski for Assembly. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
  4. ^ "Skowronski wins 82nd Assembly District special election". WISN-TV. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
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Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 82nd district
January 2014 – January 2, 2023
Succeeded by