City Mayor

Johnny Taylor

City of Kress Mayor

    Johnny Taylor grew up in Anton, Texas where he was a all-state receiver in high school. After graduating, Johnny Taylor joined the United States Navy where he was taught discipline and responsibility. He was later honorable discharge as a veteran military member from the US Navy. In the years after his US Navy service, Johnny became a electrician for several years which lead him to work at a high security prison unit as a electronic lock smith technician for TDCJ. After a few years working under TDCJ, Johnny Taylor decided it was time to run his own business which started as a wireless business that sold Cellular One service. This venture rapidly grew and became a top 10 dealer in the country where he would spend 9 years successful running. Johnny then turned to the automotive industry where he has spent the last 15 years successful being General Manager of 2 dealerships in different towns. Johnny Taylor has had a successful career in leadership, management and customer service. All traits he applies as being the mayor of Kress, TX. Johnny Taylor has determination and wants to work with the community. Only together can we make a difference.

The City of Kress Mayor is the chief administrator. Listed below are just a few of the responsibilities.

• Overseeing the performance of all Departments
• Implementing policies and ideas adopted by Council
• Ensuring that all projects, operations, and functions within the local government & community operate efficiently
• Ensuring all Local, State, and Federal laws are followed
• Responding to citizen concerns
• Help develop a annual city budget
• Works with other govement branches and administrators in the region