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 McKibbin
Office Sought: Railroad Commissioner
Party Affiliation: American Solidarity Party (Write-In)
Age: 39
Educational Background:
Certificate in Foundation Studies from Queen’s University Belfast. Attended the University of Ulster and Grayson County College.
Occupation: Customer Service Representative.
If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own.
nor applicable
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.
I be am a state committee member for the Texas Solidarity Party, former member of the Party Executive of the Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland.
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
No
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.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089249035314&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Why did you decide to run for this office in 2024?
I am running to give voters an opportunity to vote for an American Solidarity Party candidate
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
1, ensuring abandoned oil and gas wells are properly dealt with. 2, Labor relations within the oil and gas industry. 3 Protecting ground water during the fracking process.
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
I believe labor relations in these vital industries, and I will fight to make sure employees will have a safe and fair working environment.
Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters?
I am endorsed by the American Solidarity Party, Analisa Roche (US Senate candidate for the American Solidarity Party)
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
I am the best candidate for this position as I will fight for a safe and fair workplace for those in the oil and gas industry.