The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.
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Name: Richard Beals
Office Sought: Randall County Constable, Precinct 1
Party Affiliation: Republican
Age: 59
Educational Background:
Master of Arts, Political Science - Sul Ross State University.
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice - Sul Ross State University.
Associate of Applied Arts, Law Enforcement - Cisco Junior College.
Master Peace Officer - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Instructor License - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Mental Health Peace Officer - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Occupation: Texas Peace Officer
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.)
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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.
Past President, Texas Panhandle Peace Officers' Association
Past Lion Tamer, Canyon Lions Club
Past Secretary, Randall County Sheriffs' Association.
Past President, Texas State Arson Investigators' Association
Past Board Member, West Texas Fire & Arson Investigators' Association
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
I currently serve as Constable, Randall County Precinct 1 & have held this office since 2018.
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.
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Why did you decide to run for this office in 2024?
To continue serving the people of Randall County as the Constable of Precinct 1.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
First, please allow me to write a few words about what a Constable is & what a Constable does.
Constables are fully empowered county peace officers who perform a variety of law enforcement duties. My office generally functions in 5 different areas as needed:
Provide Court Security for the Justice of the Peace;
Serve Civil Process;
Serve Arrest Warrants;
Enforce Traffic Laws;
Assist the Public, Community Organizations, & other Law Enforcement agencies.
With that said, my top three priorities in office are:
1. Perform the duties of the office while upholding the constitution and protecting the rights of the people I am elected to serve;
2. Operate within budget & statutory requirements while providing a valuable service to the community;
3. Maintain a high ethical standard that reflects the values & traditions of our community.
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
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Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters?
One of the first people I reached out to for advice and his knowledge of Randall County when we made the decision to seek this position was long time servant leader, Sheriff Joel Richardson. I am honored to say that he has endorsed my candidacy.
I have also been blessed with and proud of the endorsements of long time Amarillo businessman Alex Fairly as well as Amarillo City Council member and local business leader Tom Scherlen.
Jimmy Lackey, long time friend, treasurer of our campaign, and respected President and CEO of Kids Inc has endorsed my candidacy for Randall County Commissioner.
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
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