Kate Skaggs moved to East Grand Rapids in 2018 after living in the Ottawa Hills neighborhood for four years. A central Ohio native, she has also lived in Tallahassee and Orlando, Florida and Ann Arbor. In 2020, she was appointed to the EGR Parks Commission and served for four years, including two years as Chair. During her tenure she supported the ongoing revitalization of EGR’s public playgrounds and parks. She also serves on the EGR Community Foundation. Kate is a small business owner and works in state government relations in Lansing. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, family travel adventures, and following her kids’ sports, music, and theater extracurriculars.
Kate Skaggs was appointed in July 2024.
Home Address: 2615 Hall Street SE Phone: (740) 398-3758 Email Kate
Date Appointed: July 2024 Term Ends: December 2025