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LELAND TAYLOR FOR MANATEE
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
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Planning for the future.
Protecting OUR resources.
PUTTING Residents first.
Leland’s vision is for a Manatee County that plans for the future, protects what makes this community special, and always puts residents first. He believes our future should be guided by experience, shaped by responsible planning, and grounded in a commitment to protect both our community and our way of life.
01
Champion for Clean Water & Coastal Access
As an avid outdoorsman, Taylor is committed to protecting our natural resources especially clean water and preserving public access to our coastal environment.
02
Ensuring Taxpayer Dollars Build a Stronger County
Leland serves as Chairman of the Manatee County Infrastructure Sales Tax Oversight Advisory Board, appointed by the late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts. He helps ensure taxpayer funds are spent transparently and effectively.
03
Protecting Neighborhoods Through Smart Planning
He believes unmanaged growth strains roads, core infrastructure, and neighborhoods and that strategic planning must keep pace to protect communities and preserve quality of life.
MEET LELAND
Leland Taylor is running for Manatee County Commission, District 1, because this community is not just where he lives it is what he is fighting for.
Born and raised in Manatee County, Leland knows this area in a way that cannot be manufactured. From Ellenton to Palmetto, this community has shaped his life, his values, and his commitment to public service. He and his wife Kim have deep roots here, having raised their family and invested in the future of the place they proudly call home.
Leland’s connection to Manatee County is also deeply personal. He loves the outdoors and appreciates the lifestyle that makes Florida so unique. From horseback riding to fishing to enjoying the natural beauty of this area, he understands just how important it is to protect the land, water, and coastal access that define our community. Preserving those things is not just part of his platform, it's personal.
Leland brings more than passion to this race. He brings experience.
During the economic downturn, when many families faced the devastating possibility of losing their homes, Leland stepped in to help. Through his work in the legal system, he helped residents fight foreclosure, challenged predatory lending practices, and partnered with builders to help families remain in their homes. He understands that when people are facing real hardship, leadership is not about talking points — it is about showing up and doing the work.
Leland Taylor for Commissioner:
Serving the Community That Raised him.
Endorsers Supporting Leland
Brian Fixter
Savannah Liddell
Jeremy Liddell
Cynthia Evers
William Evers
Rebecca & Steven Angel
Tim Rush
Faith Brown
Steven Michaels
Stephanie Kotlarczyk
Paul Kotlarczyk
Cristin Curl-Carter
Jimmy Clements
Valerie Troyan
Angela Jordan
Jeffrey Guy
Scarlett Guy
Jason Brums
Heidi Gibson
Terri Wood
Jayme Hayes
William Rice
Michele Langston
Sierra Anderson
Jennifer Bryan
Sean Powers
Savannah Francis
I had the honor to work with Leland as a receptionist for his law practice and I’ve never met someone more passionate about his community and the true desire to help people!
Valerie Troyan
I’m proud to support Leland Taylor for County Commissioner and confident they will serve our community with honesty, fairness, and dedication. I’ve personally known Leland for over 20 years, both personally and professionally, and I can say without hesitation that he has the integrity, judgment, and work ethic we want and need in a County Commissioner.
Colleen Glenn
I have known Leland and worked with him for many years. You would be hard pressed to find someone as passionate about local government, justice, and Manatee County. His desire to get and keep Manatee County on the right track is contagious. I have spoken with him and while he is in District 1, I know that he cares for the entire community.
Sean Powers
Leland is what we need. He is a homegrown man. He is a man of principles. He is a self-made man.
William Rice