Taylor candidacy

An article Mark Hackett requested I write for the Times Examiner newspaper:

Robert "Butch" Taylor was nominated Thursday at the Taylors Branch Library as the Constitution Party candidate for the District 20 County Council seat left vacant by Scott Case.

After being called to order and led in the anthem "My County 'Tis of Thee" by Chairman Mark Hackett, the group was addressed by Gene Papki, a community activist. Papki introduced Taylor as "a bowman, a watchman, and a man who will make up the hedge" noting that "We aren't here today to fill a vacancy. We're here to fill a void."

Taylor stated that he would "make one pledge, and one pledge only: I will strive to be worthy of your trust." He added that officials are elected to serve the people, not special interests. "Of course, we mostly serve God. In office, we do that through setting an example and being a Godly person," Taylor said. Taylor summarized his campaign as one for less taxes and more honest government. He was subsequently nominated by a unanimous vote.

Anderson Councilman Ron Wilson and Constitution Party State Chairman Ted Adams also discussed election strategy, calling for an energetic campaign. "If we can't win this one, we should quit - and I mean it" stated Adams. The Taylor campaign will be holding weekly meetings beginning Thursday, April 5 at The Scriptorium, 3501 Rutherford Rd. Ext. at 6:30 PM.

Taylor faces Republican Sid Cates in a special election May 8.


By R. Josiah Magnuson