Taylor was the chairman of the Republican City Committee from June 2013 to February 2016.
[1] Taylor was first elected in 1984 at the age of 29, defeating incumbent Rep. Gerald McMonagle[2] to represent the Kensington section of Philadelphia.
Taylor is of counsel to the Philadelphia law firm of Pelino & Lentz P.C.
[3] Taylor announced he would not seek re-election to the House in September 2017.
[6] He resides in the Northwood section of Philadelphia with his wife, Evelyn.