JC Taylor, a lifelong Kendall County resident and local business leader, has announced his candidacy for Kendall County Commissioner, Precinct 2, highlighting the importance of the March 3 Republican Primary in determining the county's future leadership. With early voting beginning February 17, Taylor emphasized that this primary represents the most significant opportunity for residents to influence local government decisions on infrastructure, public safety, and growth management.
Taylor's platform centers on three core priorities: implementing a five-year strategic plan for the county, addressing roads and water infrastructure needs, and ensuring sustainable fire protection and public safety solutions. He noted that Kendall County currently operates without a strategic plan, which he believes hinders effective infrastructure planning, coordination with municipalities, and communication of long-term goals to residents. Taylor pointed to recent county actions, such as increasing minimum well lot sizes, as examples of how leadership can shape development outcomes even without zoning authority.
As growth accelerates across Precinct 2, Taylor stressed the need to responsibly manage development while protecting water resources and the area's rural character. He identified road safety and traffic congestion, particularly along State Highway 46 and FM 3351, as major concerns that require infrastructure planning to keep pace with both residential and commercial expansion. "Economic development is important, but it has consequences," Taylor said. "When new businesses and neighborhoods come in, we must also plan for traffic flow, road safety, and emergency access."
Regarding public safety, Taylor supports conducting a countywide fire protection study to evaluate long-term funding and coverage needs, especially for areas like Bergheim and Cordillera that rely on volunteer fire departments. He advocates for moving beyond short-term fixes to develop sustainable solutions that account for projected population growth over the next five to fifteen years. As a business owner, Taylor describes himself as pro-business and pro-community, believing that responsible economic development is essential to retaining young families, workers, and entrepreneurs in Kendall County.
Taylor underscored the critical nature of the March 3 Republican Primary, noting that local elections in Kendall County are typically decided in the primary due to few Democratic challengers. Early voting runs from February 17 to 27, with Election Day on March 3. Voters seeking more information about Taylor's campaign and priorities can visit his official website at https://www.votejctaylor.com. This election matters because it will determine who guides Kendall County through rapid growth, impacting daily life through decisions on infrastructure, public safety, and long-term planning that affect residents' quality of life and economic opportunities.
