Eric Barry
Republican Candidate for Randall County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 40
Q: What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
A: BA Business/Music - West Texas A&M University; MM Yale University; AD Yale University
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Regional Agency Director - Vincent & Associates Insurance Professionals
Q: 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.)
A: I've owned a successful business as an international opera singer for two decades.
Q: Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
A: Amarillo Convention and Visitor Bureau's Arts Committee (Committee Chair); Amarillo Opera Board of Trustees, City of Amarillo's Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board
Q: Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
A: No
Q: 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.
A: N/A
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2022?
A: I'm running because I think I'll be an asset as a commissioner. My first job was building and maintaining county roads and structures for my home county. I've dealt with budgets throughout my entire career, and I think it's important to have someone approachable and relatable involved in politics. My extensive travel and diverse experiences give me a unique perspective and fresh ideas that I can bring to my community.
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: My first priority is being a voice for the residents of Randall County. As a commissioner, it would be my responsibility to hear the thoughts and concerns of the voters. When those concerns cross my desk, I'll work with the other commissioners to find the best answers and solutions for their concerns.
Another important issue is closely related to my first priority - being fiscally responsible for the residents' hard-earned tax dollars. The commissioners should work extremely hard to maintain the highest level of fiscal responsibility. We owe that accountability to our voters.
My third priority goes beyond simply maintaining the county. Although maintenance is yet another important responsibility, I want to help foster and facilitate Randall County's continual growth. We are growing at a rapid rate and we need to keep county buildings and roads functioning properly. I want to help allocate our tax dollars efficiently while battling the current astronomical inflation. I will work hard to ensure that the tax rate can stay low under these pressing circumstances.
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: The race itself is still very new. I'm not aware of anything that's been overlooked at this time, but if something arises, I'd be happy to address it.
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: Randall County deserves a commissioner who is not only driven, intelligent, and efficient, but also empathetic, approachable and proactive. I am that candidate. If elected I will be a capable, God-fearing, trustworthy commissioner with integrity.