Skillman's Tenure as Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
In the 2004 election, Mitch Daniels selected Skillman as his running mate. The ticket successfully defeated the incumbents, Governor Joe Kernan and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Davis, leading to Skillman taking office in January 2005.
Key Facts
- Served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.
- Managed a total of five state agencies.
- Administered programs exceeding $1 billion in value.
- Held more legal duties than any other Lieutenant Governor in the United States.
- Served as the President of the Indiana Senate.
Expanded Executive Responsibilities
Skillman's role was uniquely expansive. Upon entering office in 2005, she assumed the role of Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, operating under the state's Department of Agriculture and the Office of Community Rural Affairs.
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Beyond agriculture, her administrative oversight extended to several other critical state entities. She directed the Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, and the Office of Tourism Development.
Security and Legislative Leadership
In addition to agency management, Skillman chaired the state's Counter Terrorism and Security Council, which is the intergovernmental entity tasked with managing homeland security. Her leadership also extended to the legislative branch, where she served as President of the Indiana Senate.
In this capacity, she was responsible for shepherding the legislative agenda of Governor Mitch Daniels's administration through the Indiana General Assembly, the state's legislative body.
Summary of Administrative Oversight
| Category | Entity/Role |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Rural Affairs | Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development |
| Economic & Community Development | Office of Energy Development, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Office of Tourism Development |
| Public Safety | Chair of the Counter Terrorism and Security Council |
| Legislative | President of the Indiana Senate |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Skillman's running mate in the 2004 election?
Skillman was the running mate of Mitch Daniels.
How many state agencies did Skillman manage?
Skillman managed a total of five state agencies during her tenure.
What was the total value of the programs Skillman administered?
She administered programs totaling more than $1 billion.
What legislative role did Skillman hold?
Skillman served as the President of the Indiana Senate and was responsible for guiding Governor Mitch Daniels's legislative agenda through the Indiana General Assembly.
Which security entity did Skillman chair?
She chaired the Counter Terrorism and Security Council, the intergovernmental entity responsible for homeland security.