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Abdirahman has a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Somali National University, master's degrees in animal science from Southern Illinois University and in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is married to Nasra Wehelie, who previously served as Alder for Madison's District 7. They have four children. 

Abdirahman has experience working in project and program management, process improvement, and strategic planning.

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This is Abdirahman Siad's first time running for public office. 

Supports increasing affordable housing options, protecting existing housing, and addressing inequities that impact marginalized communities.

- Supports increasing affordable housing options, protecting existing housing, and addressing inequities that impact marginalized communities.

Housing & Urban Development

As of March 26, 2025, Abdirahman Siad’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Supports investing in community policing, mental health crisis response, and programs that support youth and families.

- Supports investing in community policing, mental health crisis response, and programs that support youth and families.

Public Safety

Plans to address outdated infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, and digital accessibility gaps.

- Plans to address outdated infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, and digital accessibility gaps.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports initiatives that aid small businesses, job creation, and retaining diverse talent in Madison.

- Supports initiatives that aid small businesses, job creation, and retaining diverse talent in Madison.

Economy

Supports investing in sustainable transportation systems to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and address environmental concerns.

- Supports investing in sustainable transportation systems to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and address environmental concerns.

Energy & the Environment

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Abdirahman Siad

- Alderpersons serve on the on the city's Common Council. The Common Council passes city resolutions and ordinances, approves the city's annual budget, and sets tax rates. 
- They may be elected by city voters at-large or from specific districts in a non-partisan election. 