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Board of Education Member · Allegany County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceGary Taylor is a retired high school and community college math teacher, semi-retired musician, Progressive Democrat, and lifelong Texan born in Fort Worth who has lived in Texas most of his life. He entered politics seeking Congress for Texas District 21 to help build a better future for children and grandchildren throughout the nation. His platform emphasizes progressivism as both compassionate and practical, focusing on uniting people across differences while addressing issues affecting those on the edge of financial ruin. Taylor draws inspiration from Democratic Party history between 1933-1981 when progressive policies like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, public education development, minimum wage laws, and civil rights acts were established.
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"Education must be a priority not only for America, but for all of humanity. A well-funded public education system is a necessity. Good public education is not a cost to society, it is a perpetual economic stimulus, in addition to being the noblest of all human endeavors."
"I believe Progressivism is both compassionate and practical. It is the necessary constant march of humanity. I want to say that again with a slightly different emphasis. Progressivism is not only compassionate, but it is also highly practical, and we need to help people learn this."
"We must save Social Security and make it better than ever. It is the quickest, easiest thing that the next Congress can do to immediately help everyone in the country."
"I believe a more united Congress can work together for all Americans, but it must be united on a philosophy that includes all Americans. It must include special emphasis on those who suffer the most, and those who are always on the edge of financial ruin."
Source: garytaylorforcongress.com
Education
Taylor advocates for fully funding public education from birth through college and beyond, including publicly funded college education, HeadStart opportunities for very young children (noting 80% of brain development occurs by age 3), retraining for obsolete careers, and viewing education as an economic stimulus that benefits everyone not just students.
“"Education must be a priority for America. Good public education is not a cost to society, it is a perpetual economic stimulus, in addition to being the noblest of all human endeavors. By fully funding public education we, as a national community, are purchasing a better world for us all. The education is not for the student alone; it is for everyone. We all benefit. Education: A Deeper Dive A great public education system must be available from birth through college and beyond. A great public education system must include a publicly funded college education. It will more than pay for itself. Studies show that approximately 80% of all brain development occurs by age 3, and so making HeadStart educational opportunities available for the very young is important for us all as a national community. A great public education should include re-training for people whose careers and jobs become obsolete, or near obsolete."”
Social Security
Taylor believes Social Security must be saved and made better than ever, calling it the quickest, easiest thing Congress can do to immediately help everyone in the country.
“"We must save Social Security and make it better than ever. It is the quickest, easiest thing that the next Congress can do to immediately help everyone in the country. I have strong reasons for believing that it does truly help everyone. The younger you are, the more important this issue should be to you."”
Healthcare
Taylor advocates transforming healthcare into an affordable, quality system for all Americans with full coverage regardless of employer ability to provide benefits.
“"We must begin the hard work of transforming our healthcare system into an affordable, quality healthcare system for all. We need to make the transformation smooth and make sure no one loses their livelihood due to the transformation. But every American should be covered fully, and it should not depend on whether a person's particular employer can afford to provide benefits or not."”
Economic Policy
Taylor opposes trickle-down capitalism that overcompensates wealthy few while underpaying many, advocating for tamed capitalism that serves all Americans and building an economy for all.
“"Not an unbridled capitalism; not a trickle-down capitalism that grossly overcompensates a very few while underpaying the many and denying basic life necessities and securities for a growing number. Not an unbridled capitalism that runs itself, with no regard for many of the people it is supposed to serve. But instead, a more tamed capitalism: one that serves us all."”
Party Unity
Taylor emphasizes Democratic Party unity in message and welcoming those who voted against Democrats in past elections while maintaining personal freedoms and system of capitalism within reason.
“"In our effort to unite, I believe that we in the Democratic Party must be careful to not be divided as a party. Primarily, we must be more united in our message to the American people... But also, a country that maintains our personal freedoms and our innovative and creative ways, our entrepreneurial ways, our American ways, and within reason, our system of capitalism. But not an unbridled capitalism; not a trickle-down capitalism that grossly overcompensates a very few while underpaying the many and denying basic life necessities and securities for a growing number."”
“"Education must be a priority for America. Good public education is not a cost to society, it is a perpetual economic stimulus, in addition to being the noblest of all human endeavors."”
Source“"We must begin the hard work of transforming our healthcare system into an affordable, quality healthcare system for all."”
Source“"Not an unbridled capitalism; not a trickle-down capitalism that grossly overcompensates a very few while underpaying the many and denying basic life necessities and securities for a growing number."”
Source“"A well-funded public education system is a necessity... This employment provides customers for the businesses in the community. Just like Social Security, it keeps the money in circulation constantly. And as it does this, it provides richness to the lives of all."”
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