Candidate Profile: Art Goforth for Board of Education

Art Goforth is running for one of two seats up for election on Avon's Board of Education.

Name: Art Goforth

Date of Birth: Jan. 18th, 1955

Occupation: Business Partner Representative for Expert Crane, Inc. a Cleveland-based manufacturer of electric overhead cranes.

Education: West Technical High School, Cleveland (1972)

Family: Married to Pam for 31 years, daughters Natalie, 15, and Chelsea, 11.

Years residing in Avon: 11

Most recent political affiliation: Democratic

Office Sought: Board of Education, Avon Local Schools

Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Member of Avon Local Schools Board of Education since October of 2008, member of Lorain County Joint Vocational School Board of Education since January of 2010.

Email: artgo@centurytel.net

Campaign page: None

Candidate Statement: I moved my family to Avon in July of 2000, so my children could have the opportunity to attend a highly-rated school system with a history of community support.

My participation in PTA, boosters organizations and several levy committees allowed me the opportunity to see the passion that the school administration, all of the staff and many community members have for this district.

When an opportunity to participate at a higher level became available I sought to fill the Board position so I could do my part to help maintain the high level of service the schools provide to the community and to attempt to maintain the consistently efficient manner in which these services were delivered.

It is my desire to remain a part of this highly engaged group of professionals, as my interest in the system is to both maintain the quality education I desire for my own children as well as protect the investment we have all made in our homes and community.