Key Facts
Background
Goodwin graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College in 1996, and also attended the Vann H. Lefcoe Leadership Course in 1997, Mendenhall School of Auctioneering in 2008, and Agent Certify real estate course in 2015. Goodwin has served as President of G&A Marketing and Real Estate Services for over 31 years, and also currently serves as the owner of Market Street Cafe and General Store [1, 2, 7].
Goodwin has engaged with community service and leadership in the Hampton Roads area for over 25 years, participating in various professional development courses and serving on multiple commissions and community organizations. Specific roles include President of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth from 2017 to 2020, Chairman of Portsmouth Council of Civic Organzations, President of Park View Civic League, and President of Portsmouth Olde Towne Business Association [1].
Key Issues
Abortion
Goodwin supports abortion regulations that aligns with Youngkin’s 15 week proposal for abortion restrictions with exceptions [3].
Education
Goodwin wants to make sure that parents are fully involved in their children’s education, and that all families have access to high-quality choices when it comes to their education and that lifelong-learning is a viable option [3].
Public Safety
Goodwin wants to provide law enforcement with tools needed to address and curb the crime epidemic in Tidewater communities, and supports measures that enhance public safety and law enforcement capabilities [3].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 A Goodwin for Portsmouth
2 LinkedIn
3 WAVY
4 Ballotpedia
5 Facebook
6 VPAP
7 Goodwin for VA