Edward “Ed” Heath
Republican Candidate for Potter County Judge
Heath/Photo by Campaign
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 63
Q: What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
A: Bachelor of Science, CalPoly San Luis Obispo
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Retired, Pantex
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 SPCA Board Member, Val Verde Water Association President
Q: Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
A: None
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: www.ofthepeople2022.org, www.facebook.com/EdHeathForCountyJudge
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2022?
A: Our current County Judge has been in office for two terms and it's time for a change. I feel the needs of the people should be heard not ignored.
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: Control government spending, election security and government overreach.
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: The consistent increase in taxes needs to come under scrutiny and the budget controlled appropriately by employing a managed risk methodology.
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: Having worked in the government sector for 20 years and managing a significant security program for the US Department of Energy as a contractor and having been a small business owner allows me to bring solid management skills to the office. Additionally I am listening to the public and will strive to see their needs are represented not just the elite few.