Joel Skornicka
American politician (1937–2019)
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Joel Skornicka (January 29, 1937 – November 16, 2019)[1] was Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin from 1979 to 1983.[2] Prior to becoming Mayor, he served as Assistant Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.[3] Skornicka received his bachelor's degree in political science in 1958 and his master's degree in public policy and administration in 1975, from University of Wisconsin–Madison[4] He was an Independent.[5]
Preceded byPaul Soglin
Succeeded byF. Joseph Sensenbrenner Jr.
BornJanuary 29, 1937
DiedNovember 16, 2019 (aged 82)
Joel Skornicka | |
|---|---|
| 51st Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 18, 1979 – April 17, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Soglin |
| Succeeded by | F. Joseph Sensenbrenner Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1937 |
| Died | November 16, 2019 (aged 82) |
| Party | Independent |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Profession | Assistant Chancellor |
