Doug Taylor
A proven public servant, small business owner, local volunteer, husband, and father who is committed to ensuring Meridian remains a great place to live and raise a family.
Doug’s family roots run deep in Idaho. A fourth generation Idahoan who grew up just outside of Idaho Falls, Doug learned from firsthand experience the value of hard work while lending a hand to help your neighbor. Doug’s parents owned a small janitorial supply business. At an early age Doug jumped in to help with the business, whether sweeping the warehouse floor or refinishing gym floors in the local high schools. Doug was active in scouting and high school sports and found time to earn his Eagle Scout rank.
After high school and spending two years on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Doug enrolled at Brigham Young University. He graduated with university honors in English and Business Management. Soon after, Doug and his wife Adele moved to Washington, DC, where Doug enrolled in graduate school at The George Washington University and began his early career focused on public service.
Doug spent five years as a policy advisor in the U.S. Senate, three years representing the Idaho National Laboratory in Congress, and almost six years as a Chief of Staff in the U.S. House of Representatives. Doug’s time serving in these roles filled his strong passion to serve and give back to the committee.
In the private sector, Doug has experience working as a commercial real estate agent specializing in multi-family transactions. Today Doug owns his own consulting firm, right in our region, helping clients navigate the complexities of state government.
Both Doug and his wife Adele have volunteered with the youth at their church and Doug has coached football and soccer with Meridian Pal and Optimist Football. His community and non-profit service also includes time on the steering committee for the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. He also served as President of the Idaho State Society, Finance Chair and precinct committeeman in the Idaho Republican Party, and as a board member of the Idaho Apartment Association.
In 2013 Doug and Adele chose Meridian as their new home because they knew it would be the best place to raise their four children. Their children, ages 9-16, attend Meridian High School, Meridian Middle School, and Chief Joseph Elementary and are active in youth sports and community music programs.
As our next Meridian City councilman, Doug will put his experience to work for our community.
