Kyle Balke
Republican Candidate for Randall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4
Balke/Photo by Campaign
Question: What is your age?
Answer: 60
Q: What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
A: 100+ in-person hours of Judicial Education through Texas Justice Court Training Center, 2018-2020
Numerous webinar and Zoom training hours through Texas Justice Court Training Center and other support agencies, 2020-present
Real estate agent licensed by the State of Texas, 2015-2018
Master of Education Administration, WTAMU, 2001
Bachelor of Science, WTSU, 1983
Q: What is your occupation?
A: Appointed Justice of the Peace, Randall Co.
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 Suicide Review Team
Member of Hillside Christian Church having served with Missions, Students, Kids and Guest Services Teams
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: Facebook page: Judge Kyle Balke for Randall County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4
Q: Why did you decide to run for this office in 2022?
A: I am the only candidate who is currently serving as an appointed Justice of the Peace and have for over 3 years. I am passionate about serving people. The best way to serve with the gifts and talents I have been given is through the office of Justice of the Peace.
Q: If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
A: 1. In-person and virtual hearings need to be fine-tuned.
2. Devise ways to obtain autopsy and toxicology results faster.
3. Encourage schools to file truancies more timely to decrease drop-out rate.
Q: What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
A: Always staying current with the latest technology.
Q: Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
A: Experience
integrity
Passion
Education