MONROVIA, Liberia – Montserrado County District #10 representative aspirant Thomas Taylor III has intensified his grassroots engagement through a community sanitation initiative, using a market cleanup exercise to highlight his commitment to public service and signal his readiness to contest the district’s legislative seat should a vacancy arise.
The initiative, which brought together residents and supporters from different communities, focused on cleaning market surroundings, clearing drainage channels and removing waste from other public spaces.
Taylor said the exercise was intended to promote collective responsibility and demonstrate that community development should begin with practical initiatives rather than political promises.
He disclosed that residents from various communities had joined the effort, while others were encouraged to contribute manpower and support toward improving sanitation conditions across the district.
Political Ambition Amid District’s Representation Uncertainty
Addressing questions about his political ambitions, Taylor acknowledged that there is currently no vacancy in District #10 but maintained that he remains prepared to contest the representative seat whenever an opportunity emerges.
He explained that his political group had initially planned around the 2029 general elections but had adjusted its strategy in response to developments surrounding the district’s representation.
“We had a plan. We had a full agenda. We anticipated 2029, but 2029 is no more. We cannot stop the work of the district,” Taylor stated.
His comments come against the backdrop of the ongoing legal and political developments surrounding District #10’s representation, including proceedings before the Supreme Court.
Taylor argued that uncertainty over the district’s representation should not prevent residents and community leaders from pursuing initiatives that address their immediate needs.
He maintained that his involvement in community activities was not dependent on holding public office, insisting that leadership must be demonstrated through service and tangible contributions.
Promises Results-Oriented Leadership
Outlining his leadership philosophy, Taylor said public office should be judged by its impact on people’s lives rather than speeches, political appearances or campaign commitments.
“Leadership is my service. We are here to serve the people. You cannot say you are a leader and the lives of the people are not transformed,” he emphasized.
He acknowledged that sanitation initiatives represent only a small part of the broader development challenges facing District #10, adding that meaningful progress would require sustained efforts across several sectors.
Taylor further expressed confidence that, if elected, his leadership would produce visible improvements in the district within two years.
He stressed that residents should be able to identify measurable changes during a lawmaker’s tenure, arguing that five or ten years in public office without noticeable improvements would raise legitimate questions about leadership performance.
Rates Current Lawmaker Seven Out of Ten, Calls for Cooperation
In assessing the performance of the current lawmaker, Taylor awarded a rating of seven out of ten, acknowledging the legislator’s public advocacy and efforts to speak on behalf of constituents.
However, he suggested that his approach to leadership would place greater emphasis on implementation and practical results.
Taylor also expressed readiness to work with the current lawmaker, identified during the interview as Yekeh, maintaining that political differences should not undermine the district’s development.
“Building this district is not one person. It’s teamwork. Yeke, me, whoever comes, we stand together and build this district,” he said.
He described cooperation among elected officials, community leaders and residents as essential to addressing the district’s development needs.
Expresses Confidence in Electoral Prospects
Despite the unresolved political situation, Taylor expressed strong confidence in his chances of securing the district’s representative seat if an election were held.
He said his relationship with residents and ongoing community engagements had strengthened his confidence in their support.
Taylor also urged residents to remain united, describing District #10 as one family whose collective interest should take precedence over political divisions.
His latest community initiative, alongside previous involvement in supporting the district’s participation in a sports competition, forms part of his growing grassroots activities as he positions himself for a possible electoral contest.
Although the timing of any potential vacancy remains uncertain, Taylor’s public declaration and communit
Thomas Taylor III Intensifies Grassroots Campaign, Pledges Action-Driven Leadership for District #10
