Name: Tim Hughes
City/Town of Residence: Jacksonville
Education: Veteran Air National Guard 183rd Air Wing
Career History/Highlights:
Air National Guard (8 years)
Civil Engineering Dept
Independent Insurance Agent (38 years)
25 years at Grojean Insurance Agency
Personal Stuff (i.e. Spouse, Kids, Pets, Hobbies):
Married to my wife Lany and we enjoy traveling and camping throughout the year.
Community Involvement (clubs, organizations, positions held):
Elks Lodge #682
Knights of Columbus #4179
Pekin Life Insurance Inner Circle Club (past president)
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville
What experience do you have to be the Morgan County Commissioner?
I have extensive business and military experience (ANG Veteran).
Why do you want to be a Morgan County Commissioner?
I have a desire to be a voice and an untiring advocate for the people of Morgan County.
What issues do you believe currently face Morgan County, and how are you able to address these needs?
I feel that the property taxes in Morgan County are the biggest issue on our residents’ minds at present along with ongoing efforts for safety in our schools and gatherings as a whole by our community. I also would like to visit the idea of re-opening the front doors of the Morgan County Court House if financially feasible and safe.
Anything else you wish to add:
I feel as though in the past 25 years our community is headed in the right direction, but I also feel like some changes could be made in respect to creating more jobs and attention paid to bringing more industry. I also think that we as a community should set a good example for our youth that more now than ever, we need to be good role models.
