Taylor visits in bid for governor

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Kandiss Taylor  made a campaign stop in Cleveland last week with a message that she will be a candidate for the people.

Taylor spoke with supporters outside her tour bus in the Ingles parking lot on March 4. Referencing her campaign slogan, “Jesus, Guns and Babies,” she took aim at establishment politicians she said had not adequately served Georgians.

In a media interview, Taylor she criticized Gov. Brian Kemp and fellow Republican challenger David Perdue.

“[Georgians have] elected people and expect them to do a job, and they’re not doing the job,” Taylor said.

She said she would uphold conservative values of the state, placing people first and choosing “morality over money.”

“I want to give you a choice that won’t be bought off,” she said.

Taylor said residents are upset about a perceived lack of accountability by state leaders, as well have concerns about illegal immigration, rising gas prices, crime and funding for law enforcement.

Taylor, South Georgia native, has worked in education for 19 years. She has served in a public school system as a third-grade teacher, school counselor, testing coordinator, student services coordinator and homeless liaison. She said education takes up a significant portion of the state budget, she said her experience would be useful in managing spending.

Taylor and her husband, Ryan, have three school-aged children.