The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.
H R Kelly/Photo by Campaign
Name: H R Kelly
Office Sought: Potter County Commissioner Pct. 3
Party Affiliation: Republican
Age: 79
Educational Background: High School Graduate, Amarillo College Associate in Applied Science Degree/Certificate on Law Enforcement Technology, Associate in Science Degree. Wayland Baptist College Bachlor of Science Degree. 41 years 7 months with Amarillo Police Department 32 Commendations, Officer of the Quarter, Special Investigator, Master Peace Officer Certificate, Instructor’s Certificate, FBI Hostage Negotiation Certificate, United States War Office Bomb Threat, Search and Safety Certificate, Department of Justice/FBI Police-Community Relations Certificate, The National Crime Prevention Institute Crime Prevention Theory & Practice Certificate. 4 years United States Air Force. 1962-1966
Occupation: Retired from Amarillo Police Department
If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own.
NA
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.
Board Member Ronald McDonald House-Volunteer Member NWTH-Member St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church-Past Member Downtown Kiwanis Club
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
Current Potter County Commissioner Pct 1
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Why did you decide to run for this office in 2024?
Was encouraged by many friends and constituents. Want to continue the progress of our Judge and commissioners. I believe should I win the Primary, I would have a better chance of winning this General.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
1. Taxes 2. Our county jail 3. Go to paper ballots and precinct voting or stay the course computer voting and voting centers. I want to stay the course.
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
I don’t believe our court has overlooked anything.
Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters?
Retired DA Randall Sims, Douglas Woodburn
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
Constituents like the job I am doing on their behalf and I have the experience needed for the position.