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A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
-Thomas Jefferson

PostHeaderIcon James D Skutt for Kankakee County Board - District 26

I would like to start by thanking everyone for their support throughout my campaign, it was greatly appreciated.  I was sworn in on Dec 6 and am now officially the 26th District's representative.  I will be moving forward with all the knowledge, suggestions, and concerns that I have heard over the last months.  My priority will remain to be available to my neighbors and I encourage you to reach out to me at any time with any thoughts or concerns you have. 

Respectfully,
James D Skutt
(815) 214-9399

 

I have spent my childhood, young adult and now adult life involved in the county, for years I have belonged to local associations, organizations and the Kankakee County community.   I have chosen Kankakee County as my home and the place where I am raising my family.  Being part of a community is an investment, I invest in my community because as a citizen, a husband, an expecting parent, a home owner and a tax payer I see the potential in Kankakee County.   I see a county full of resources in the form of people, businesses, and the environment that make this county a beautiful place to live and an attractive place to visit.

In the summer of 2009 I created KankakeeCounty.com, it is a community driven website that is FREE to the community, its citizens, visitors and businesses.  It is just one of the ways I have used my skillset to invest in our county.  KankakeeCounty.com was created online as a place to businesses to advertise for free, for citizens to use and to showcase Kankakee County and what our community has to offer.

I believe that the citizens of District 26 deserve a true Representative on the County Board and true representation can come only through communication with the represented. Today I invite you to connect with me and allow me to understand your views and how YOU want to be represented on the County Board.  Please take a moment to view my experience and the commitments by which I will represent you.

Throughout this summer I have had the chance to personally meet many of you while walking my district.  My goal is to get to every door in my district prior to the election and ask for your input and your support.  I invite you to contact me anytime with your questions and concerns.   I am working very hard so come November 2nd I can be YOUR Representative on the County Board.