James M. Richmond
Republican · IL · Will County Board District 4 member
James M. Richmond serves on the Will County Board, representing District 4, and leads its Republican caucus.
Where James M. Richmond stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
On November 21, 2024, the Will County Board approved a balanced $832 million FY2025 budget that prioritized public safety, county services, and capital improvements; Finance Committee Chair Jim Richmond said the board had balanced community needs and made tough decisions for county growth.
November 21, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: willcounty.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Moved the Will County Board resolution shifting $125,000 out of the board contingency fund, money set aside for unexpected costs, to pay for security services at county buildings through the end of the 2024 budget year. The board approved it unanimously.
October 17, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: assets01.aws.connect.clarityelections.com · researched August 20, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Moved the Will County Board resolution shifting $125,000 out of the board contingency fund, money set aside for unexpected costs, to pay for security services at county buildings through the end of the 2024 budget year. The board approved it unanimously.
October 17, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assets01.aws.connect.clarityelections.com · researched August 20, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
On April 17, 2025, the Will County Board voted 13-9 to send a proposed resolution making Will County a Vision Zero county, aiming to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2040, back to committee instead of adopting it. Jim Richmond, who had pulled the item off the agenda to ask what it would cost, voted yes on sending it back.
April 17, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: assets01.aws.connect.clarityelections.com · researched August 20, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
The Will County Board lists Richmond as District 4 member and Republican leader.
July 18, 2026
Source: willcountyboard.com · researched July 19, 2026
Race James M. Richmond is in:
- Will County Board Member - District 4 · November 3, 2026 · Will County, Illinois · incumbent
Past race James M. Richmond ran in:
- Will County Board Member - District 4 · March 17, 2026 · Will County, Illinois · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.