Detailed Candidate Information

By Grant B. Goold

Excepts from the Citrus Height City Press Candiate Questionnaire

Name: Dr. Grant B. Goold Address: 5500 Hammond Ct. City: Citrus Heights, Ca 95621 Telephone: (916) 965-0440 Fax: (916) 965-0440 Work: (916) 484-8843 Pager: (916) 697-9539 Occupation/Employer: Professor/Los Rios Community College District

Family: Shelleylee Goold (spouse)

Children:
Kyla 12yrs
Aubrey 11 yrs
Hunter 9 yrs
McKenna 6 yrs
Haley 5

Education: Mira Loma High School

American River College
California State University, Sacramento
University of San Francisco

Bachelor Degree: Psychology Masters Degree: Public Administration/Health Service Administration Doctorate: Education/Teaching & Learning

Affiliations/Honors/Related Experience

Eagle Scout 12 years as a Sacramento area Paramedic Current member of the Sacramento County Fire Protection District Board of Directors Vice-President of the Sacramento County Fire Protection District Board of Directors Director, American River College Emergency Medical Services Training Programs Life/Founding Member-National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators California Virtual Campus State Advisory Panel-member Advisor to the State of California, Emergency Medical Services Agency Author, National Textbooks on Emergency Medical Services

Why should the voters elect me......

§ I am motivated to protect the interests of the Citrus Heights community related to the operations of the Fire District. § I have worked alongside board members of both fire districts to facilitate the consolidation and implementation of the new fire department. § I co-authored the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District's Board Policy manual § I have worked for over 15 years with the local fire services and intimately understand the issues facing the new district. § I have extensive professional knowledge of the needs of the fire service related to the emergency medical services division (representing 72 percent of the fire department's workload). § I am motivated to making the new district is the best fire department in the state and nation.

Name: Grant B. Goold

List your three major priorities (accomplishments you will work for once elected).

Once elected I will begin to work on the following priorities:

1. Secure adequate capital facilities, training and equipment to ensure a prompt and competent emergency response to each member of the Citrus Heights community
2. Secure adequate fiscal reserves to ensure a strong and viable public service in the coming years.
3. Securing a fair and safe work environment for all staff of the Fire district.

What would you work to change about the existing operations/policies/staff etc.

While the two current fire districts provide an excellent level of service, I will work to ensure that everyone in the new district never becomes complacent with their respective skills and responsibilities. I will also work to ensure that the Citrus Heights community receives information on just what the fire district is doing for your money. I will work to ensure an atmosphere that fosters change when needed and rewards those who push the change forward. I will work to ensure that changes within the Fire district are based on fact and not emotion.

Describe your management philosophy:

I am a firm believer in a management style that includes listening and involving those stakeholders that perform their skills during a call to 911. I also believe in a management method that strongly encourages everyone to improve themselves and their workplace.