Taylor has written to former Gov. Jim Folsom and Gov. Don Siegelman asking why a minority has never been appointed to the board. Unsatisfied with replies stating that the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, doesn't consider race when appointing the board, Taylor said that he intends to push for more representation. If we can't get any help from them, maybe we can change the rules and appoint employees locally. A spokeswoman for Siegelman said she could not provide any information on the criteria used in making appointments, nor could she provide other information on the appointment-making process. Taylor said local Democrats should be upset that a Democratic governor hasn't appointed a minority representative.
Blacks are the most loyal people to the party, and women are second.
They're all white males from north of the river. Taylor predicts he will receive criticism regarding his decision to speak out about the issue. He said he will request a meeting with the Civil Service Board in the near future and will invite the community and press to attend.