Jakequeline is from Gary, Indiana. She earned her bachelor's degree in communication, radio/TV/film from Indiana State University. She has received the DeKalb County Park Pride Inspirational Award and the 2024 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.

Jakequeline is the CEO of ESTA, specializing in horticultural programs. She previously worked as a firefighter, EMT, and worked in communication and TV.

Jakequeline "Jake" Walls' campaign for county commissioner is her first run for public office.

Advocates collaboration with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and residents.

Said, "I will work to develop programs that support our youth and protect our seniors."

- Advocates collaboration with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and residents.
- Said, "I will work to develop programs that support our youth and protect our seniors."

Public Services

Wants to encourage business growth and attract investment into the county.

- Wants to encourage business growth and attract investment into the county.

Economy

Said, "I will advocate for pay raises, the expansion of community patrols, and undercover operations to combat crime, including the implementation of video surveillance."

- Said, "I will advocate for pay raises, the expansion of community patrols, and undercover operations to combat crime, including the implementation of video surveillance."

Public Safety

Wants to address "foster squatters, illegal drug use, and trafficking" through collaboration with county police and code enforcement teams.

Supports increasing access to rental and single-family housing.

Supports funding programs like HOPE and NSP and educating the community on housing opportunities.

- Wants to address "foster squatters, illegal drug use, and trafficking" through collaboration with county police and code enforcement teams.
- Supports increasing access to rental and single-family housing.
- Supports funding programs like HOPE and NSP and educating the community on housing opportunities.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports improving infrastructure and access to land permitting.

- Supports improving infrastructure and access to land permitting.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of July 30, 2024, Jakequeline "Jake" Walls’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

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Jakequeline "Jake" Walls

Jakequeline is from Gary, Indiana. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication, Radio/TV/Film from Indiana State University. She lives in DeKalb County. She has received the DeKalb County Park Pride Inspirational Award and the 2024 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.

Jakequeline "Jake" Walls is the CEO of ESTA, specializing in horticultural programs. She previously worked as a firefighter, EMT, and worked in communication and TV.

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- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
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