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We have asked candidates running for various offices to answer questions for our Voter Guide. While full responses are available here, we are offering you an excerpt in “Candidate Comparisons” ahead of the November 3, 2020 general election. Each response below came directly from the candidate’s questionnaire and is unedited.
Jay Johnson, Republican
Occupation: Dentist
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position in 2020?
Life experiences, 16 years plus on Pampa ISB board of trustees, co-chaired citizens committee to pass a $49 million bond election in Pampa, ran a successful dental business for 43 years, service on many boards and foundations, eagerness and passion to improve Public education in Texas
John Betancourt, Democrat
Occupation: Licensed Funeral Consultant and Aftercare Specialist and represent Funeral Directors across West Texas
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position in 2020?
I am the best candidate because I am a former School Board Trustee of one of the largest school districts in the state. I am a the former President of the Panhandle Area Association of School Boards for Region 16. I have served as a State Director for Region 5A for the Mexican American School Board Association. In addition, I have served on several city, civic, and non-profit boards. I have the experience and passion in what it takes to advocate for our West Texas students and staff at the state level. Every student in Texas deserves a quality education! Every teacher and staff member who works in our Texas Public Schools matters and deserves to be treated as a respected professional with competitive pay and benefits! Elect me on November 3rd so I can advocate for you and your students in Austin.