The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.
Taylor/Photo via campaign
Name: Robert J Taylor
Office Sought: Potter County JP Pct. 2
Party Affiliation: Republican
Age: 70
What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
AA Criminal Justice Amarillo College. AA in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Amarillo College. over 4700 hours of training in Law Enforcement Education. well over 300 hours of Training in the Justice Field.
What is your occupation?
Judge, Justice of the Peace Precinct #2
If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own. (If this question is not applicable, please note that below.)
N/A
Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, religious, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
Participant in Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee, Board Member Llano Cemetery, Financial Sub- Committee Wesley Community Center, Past President Potter County Deputy Sheriff's Association, Committee Member Child Fatality Board, Member of Suicide Prevention Team, Auxiliary Member local VFW, Mason, Shriner and SCOTTISH, RITE of FREEMASORY 32 Degree and BOD Member of Texas Justice of Peace Constables Association Representing Region 1.
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
Yes, Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 in Potter County
If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
Face Book Pages Re-Elect Judge Taylor JP#2 and Robert Taylor personal Site
Why did you decide to run for this office in 2026?
My Staff and I have made many strides in the office of Justice of Peace Precinct 2 over the last 7 years and wish to continue that progress of offering Dedicated, Fair and Impartial Justice to the community and all those coming before the court being as transparent as we legally can be.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
1) Collection of Fines and Court Costs of traffic citations and warrants
2) Continue Fair and Equal Justice Justice to all matters brought before the Court
3) Maintaining the Training and Education of the Office Staff and Myself.
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
The actual duties of a Justice of Peace. One must be well rounded in the functions of the court. From small claims to debit claims to Death Inquests, the position is not one for the ill faint. One must be educated in the field, make sound judgement calls in minutes, vast communication skills adapting to the situation you are in and knowing the difference between them This position is not for everyone nor should it be. Over the last 47 years of community service and in particular the last 7 years as the Justice of Peace know i have demonstrated those skills of communication and values a judge should have. When experience matters there is one clear choice. Thank you for your continued support.
Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters? If this question is not applicable, please write N/A.
I have many friends, family and acquaintances along with numerous helpers, all are important aspects of my campaign. No matter how little or how much their assistance is, it still takes a village or a precinct working together to achieve the goals, safety of the community and do diligence the citizens deserve
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
Public Service is the heart of everything we do at Potter County Justice of the Peace Precinct #2. My staff and I work everyday to ensure the office is accessible, responsive and fair to everyone who walks through our doors or needs assistance. From helping families navigate difficult situations, to providing timely court services, to being available when our community needs us most--our commitment has never wavered. I welcome accountability and I believe transparency is essential. That is why we are always open to questions about our work, our procedures and the services we provide. I'm proud of the professionalism and compassion shown by my staff and I will continue to ensure that your Potter County Justice of Peace Precinct 2 office meets the high standards the people of Potter County deserve. I believe this is what good leadership should be. I thank you for trusting me with this responsibility and allowing me to continue serving our community with integrity and dedication. From over 13,000 cases going through the court and nearly 1000 death inquests, thousands of magistrates this office still belongs to the public, not just one person. As judge I get to manage the office and I encourage you to visit us at "Your Office" we are here to serve. When experience matters there is clearly one choice.