Paul Skidmore

I am running for reelection as alder because I have a passion for public service, I understand the needs, wants and issues of my constituents, and I have the education, knowledge and experience to effectively represent them on the Common Council. When I first decided to run for alder, I...

The Affordable Housing Action Alliance asked the City Council candidates their views on several housing questions. Here are their answers for District 9. Describe what you see are the main housing problems in Madison. There is not enough housing for the population of folks living/moving here. There is not truly...

Several Madison City Council members rushed to judgment of Ald. Paul Skidmore, District 9. He was accused of directing a sexually based comment toward a speaker during a virtual City Council meeting. Skidmore was blamed by select council members and summarily "convicted" by them via conjecture before any investigation. The...

First time candidate Nikki Conklin beat out incumbent Paul Skidmore for the District 9 alder position in this past Tuesday’s spring primary election, according to unofficial results provided by WKOW. Conklin received 701 votes while Skidmore received exactly 50 votes, ending up with 651 total. The primary election eliminated two...