Jay Taylor

Jay Taylor lives in West Virginia. Taylor served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1996. He earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from West Virginia University in 2000 and 2008, respectively. Taylor's career experience includes working as a supervisor. [1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello! My name is Jay Taylor and I’m running for the Republican nomination for the West Virginia State Senate in the 14th District.

I’ve been involved in politics for around 30 years. From working on various campaigns to get conservatives elected up and down the ticket, to being the Chairman of my county executive committee where we went from over 1,000 in the minority to nearly 1,000 in the majority in party registration. I’ve been on the State Executive Committee for the 14th District for a number of terms and have helped develop our Party Platform. I’m the Legislative Liaison for the Convention of States Project in West Virginia which has given me a close working relationship with many of our legislators from across the state while showing me the inner workings of the Capitol.

I’m a Conservative, Pro-Life, 2nd Amendment, Right sized Government, Republican. We need to get government out of the way of businesses so that we can thrive in these new times. Good quality infostructure should be governments main focus. Not over burdensome regulations that drive off opportunities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Being conservative is my core beliefs that will direct my votes. ProLife, Pro 2nd Amendment, Freedom, Lower Taxes, Right size government, cut red tape are just some of what being conservative means to me. We need to get government doing what it is supposed to be doing well, instead of trying to do everything badly.Infrastructure – One of the most important things government is required to do, yet do not seem to do it well. Have we gone for quantity over quality with cheap contracts that constantly have to be redone? Our roads need better. Broadband fits in here and we need to make sure we’re still on top of ever changing technologies by removing red tape for development. Holding companies accountable for past broken promises is a must.Education – Overtime pay for teachers will fix so many issues. It is time to get this done. Allowing parents choice will always be my vote and helping homeschoolers instead of hindering them should be our goal. Our bloated top heavy state Department of Education needs cut, and money spent locally.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Conservative, Pro-Life, 2nd Amendment, Right sized Government

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Working together to reduce government.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Right sized Government

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Two chambers makes for more compromise.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Supposed to be a citizen legislature.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, this isn't a dictatorship.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

By population in House and county in Senate.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Judiciary. Government Org.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ronald Reagan.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes. Need 18 votes to pass anything in the Senate.