WINNER! May 8th Primary! Michael Skindell – Ohio HD13 – State Representative
Dedicated Public Servant Who Always Puts People First
Michael J. Skindell (D-Lakewood) was elected to serve Lakewood, Cleveland and Ohio’s 23rd Senate District in November 2010. He previously served four terms as the Representative for Ohio’s 13th House District.
Before his election to the Ohio Statehouse, Skindell represented the city of Lakewood for five years as a Councilman At Large. As a Lakewood Councilperson, he was successful in passing legislation to protect buildings that have architectural or historical significance to the city. He also brought forward the measure to establish an off-leash dog park.
As an attorney, Skindell also served as an Assistant Attorney General with the state of Ohio, fought for the health and welfare of seniors by providing legal representation to the Director of Health and before administrative agencies and state and federal courts.
Skindell graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Political Science from Walsh College in 1983. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1987.
Michael Skindell is a member of the executive committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, the Lakewood Democratic Club and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. He was a delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention and served as an alternate delegate in 2000.
Ohio State Senator Michael Skindell, a candidate for State Representative in Ohio's 13th House District, has a distinguished record of service to the people. He has represented Lakewood in the state legislature, currently serving as a State Senator since 2011 and having previously served as State Representative for eight years. As a legislator, he has served on the important Finance and Appropriations committees in both the Ohio House and Senate. He was successful in advocating for more than $400,000 in funding for Lakewood's Beck Center and funding for renovations at Lakewood Park. He has been a strong advocate for the state funding to help rebuild the public schools in Lakewood.
Skindell has been a leading advocate for seniors, working families and consumers. In 2007, he worked to get an addition into the state operating budget that provided for the first foreclosure prevention program established in Ohio. As part of House Bill 119, Cuyahoga County was given the authority to use interest and fees from delinquent taxes for steps aimed at foreclosure prevention. On the environmental front, he was named the 2004 Environmental Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Environmental Council and he has continued to be champion for Lake Erie.
Michael Skindell served the city of Lakewood for five years as a Councilman At Large. As a Lakewood Councilperson, he was successful in passing legislation to protect buildings that have architectural or historical significance to the city. As an attorney, Skindell also served as an Assistant Attorney General with the state of Ohio, fought for the health and welfare of seniors by providing legal representation to the Director of Health and before administrative agencies and state and federal courts.
Skindell graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Political Science from Walsh College in 1983. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1987.
Michael Skindell is a member of the executive committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, the Lakewood Democratic Club and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. He was an alternate delegate to the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
As your Legislator I have been a strong advocate for equality and fairness, the right of workers to bargain collectively, the right of our seniors to be treated with dignity, public education, consumer protections and clean air and water.
With your support I will continue to apply all my experience fighting for progressive values. I’m running to represent the 13th House District, and ask for your vote in the May 8 Democratic Party primary. Thank you!
As your Legislator I have been a strong advocate for equality and As a legislator I advocate consistently for seniors, working families, the disabled and consumers. With your support I will continue to work hard for our communities. I’m running this year to represent the 13th House District, including Lakewood and Cleveland's West Side.
Honest, open government and partnership with the people are my commitments to you. As your state representative, I will apply all my experience to fighting for these values.
Thank you for your support!
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