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Kate is from central Ohio. She has lived with her family in East Grand Rapids since 2018.

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Kate is a small business owner and works in state government relations in Lansing. 

Kate Skaggs is currently the First Ward City Commissioner for East Grand Rapids. She was appointed in July 2024. Previously, she was appointed to the East Grand Rapids Parks Commission in 2020 and served for four years, including two years as Chair.

As a city commissioner, secured state budget funding for the Kent County Sustainable Business Park.

- As a city commissioner, secured state budget funding for the Kent County Sustainable Business Park.

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As of August 14, 2025, Kate Skaggs did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports expanding and automating Michigan's expungement law to improve reintegration and reduce reoffending.

- Supports expanding and automating Michigan's expungement law to improve reintegration and reduce reoffending.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports revitalizing public playgrounds and parks.

- Supports revitalizing public playgrounds and parks.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Kate Skaggs

As city commissioner, secured state budget funding for the Kent County Sustainable Business Park.

Kate Skaggs is from central Ohio. She lives with her family in East Grand Rapids.

Kate is currently the First Ward City Commissioner for East Grand Rapids. She was appointed in July 2024 and her term ends in December 2025. Previously, she was appointed to the East Grand Rapids Parks Commission in 2020 and served for four years, including two years as Chair.

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.