Jim Jenkins, longtime rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner, announced today that he would seek Nebraskaâs District 36 legislative seat in 2022. Current State Senator Matt Williams is not able to run again because of term limits.
Jenkins has more than 35 years of experience in agriculture and food related industries. He currently manages his family ranching and cattle feeding business near Callaway and is one of the owners of the Skeeter Barnes restaurant in Kearney. Â
Jim has spent the past several months talking to citizens around the district about their concerns, issues and priorities. Â
âAs I have traveled and talked with people in the District I am impressed with all of the good things that are happening even in the midst of a pandemic,â Jenkins said. âIf elected, I look forward to working closely with the many talented people in the District on those issues critical to our success.â