Skidmore survives
Nikki Conklin finished ahead of veteran Ald. Paul Skidmore in the Feb. 16 primary.
Embattled Ald. Paul Skidmore survived his first challenge since 2013, but just barely, coming in second in the Feb. 16 primary to first-time candidate Nikki Conklin, receiving 651 votes to Conklinâs 701. Nino Amato, a former alder who has been active in city and state politics for 40 years, finished a close third with 626 votes. Democratic Party of Wisconsin operative and legislative aide Doug Hyant came in fourth with 301 votes.
âDistrict 9 voters have shown that we have a shared vision for a community focused on equity and justice, quality affordable housing, and safety for all,â Conklin, a communications consultant, tells
MADISON, Wis. – February’s prolonged stretch of intensely cold temperatures could lead to worsening situations for those experiencing domestic violence, advocates say.
While DAIS Executive Director Shannon Barry says calls for service come during the summer months, staff there believes that’s likely due to many waiting until children are out of school to pull them out of the home. While calls during the winter usually trend lower, Barry said that doesn’t mean situations are necessarily better.
“We’re in the middle of a very brutal winter and that’s creating some additional stresses,” Barry said. “So it’s really increasing isolation for families. During the summer months, people may have been able to get out and walk with their friends and family, have those social connections. Now we’re in this really dark period of the year where people are stuck at home because of the winter weather, because of the pandemic, and are really seeing that social strain. They don
By Adam Duxter
Feb 12, 2021 9:48 PM
MADISON, Wis. – February’s prolonged stretch of intensely cold temperatures could lead to worsening situations for those experiencing domestic violence, advocates say.
While DAIS Executive Director Shannon Barry says calls for service come during the summer months, staff there believes that’s likely due to many waiting until children are out of school to pull them out of the home. While calls during the winter usually trend lower, Barry said that doesn’t mean situations are necessarily better.
“We’re in the middle of a very brutal winter and that’s creating some additional stresses,” Barry said. “So it’s really increasing isolation for families. During the summer months, people may have been able to get out and walk with their friends and family, have those social connections. Now we’re in this really dark period of the year where people are stuck at home because of the winter weather, because of the pandemic, and