Background
Jacobs, James Walter was born on January 24, 1945 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter F. and Ruby M. Jacobs.
County government administrator
Jacobs, James Walter was born on January 24, 1945 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter F. and Ruby M. Jacobs.
Bachelor, Eastern Illinois University, 1982.
Field person, Champaign County, Urbana, 1970-1974; deputy supervisor assessments, Champaign County, Urbana, 1974-1979; chief deputy supervisor assessments, Champaign County, Urbana, 1979-1981; supervisor assessments, Champaign County, Urbana, since 1981. Member recodification of property tax act committee Department of Revenue, 1992.
Member International Association Assessing Officers (CAE designation), Illinois Tax Foundation (member of advisory county for Illinois real estate assessment study 1985-1987), Illinois Property Assessment Institute (board directors 1986-1987), County Assessment Officers' Association (president State Illinois chapter 1985-1986, treasurer since 1987), Certified Illinois Assessing Officers (treasurer 1984-1985, vice chairman 1985-1986, chairman 1988-1990).
Married Janet Sue Butler, March 13, 1971. 1 child, Angela M. Fitton.