Tim Reid
Republican Candidate for State Senator, District 31
Reid/Photo by Campaign
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 62
Q: What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
A: BA, Communications, Montclair State University
Criminal Justice Certification, Seton Hall University
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Director of Athletics and Campus Safety, teacher, retired FBI Special Agent Unit Chief
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: N/A
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 Area CASA - President
Amarillo Zoo Friends - Board Member
Potter-Randall County Child Protective Board - President
Boy Scouts of the Golden Plain - Board Member
Q: Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
A: Canyon ISD Board of Trustees - Vice President
Texas Association of School Boards Region 16 - Budget Committee
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.
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2022?
A: I have been a public servant for 32 years and I see elected office as a continuation of this service. We need civil, common sense representation and leadership to address the issues we face.
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: Education, public safety, and sustainable water and energy
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: The campaign has just begun but I can see local governance and control may be an issue. I believe in small government and local control. I will work to ensure our county governments and local school districts maintain their authority to make local decisions.
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: I come from a working background and understand well what people go through in their everyday lives. Big government should not control our lives but rather support our common needs, secure our safety, and protect our liberties. I listened to people during my career and will continue to listen and address their concerns. It isn't about controlling what people think, it's about listening to what they think and taking action.