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Kathy Goodwin-Williams

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Kathy Goodwin-Williams
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May 8, 2018

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Kathy Goodwin-Williams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 33. Goodwin-Williams lost in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2018.

Elections

2018

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 33

Sedrick Denson defeated Judith Boyce in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 33 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sedrick Denson
Sedrick Denson (D)
 
75.7
 
34,011
Image of Judith Boyce
Judith Boyce (R)
 
24.3
 
10,899

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 44,910
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 33

Sedrick Denson defeated Kathy Goodwin-Williams in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 33 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sedrick Denson
Sedrick Denson
 
60.5
 
5,313
Image of Kathy Goodwin-Williams
Kathy Goodwin-Williams
 
39.5
 
3,474

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 8,787
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kathy Goodwin-Williams participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Kathy Goodwin-Williams' responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Improvement of Affordable Healthcare - Medicaid and Medicare

2) Improvement of Alternative Education and Career Pathway Opportunities
3) Improvement of Economic Development Opportunities in underserved communities[2][3]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Healthcare It is important that healthcare is accessible, affordable and adequate for all. Alternative Education and Career Pathways Opportunity High school students who forgo college and choose employment, vocational and/or certification in high demand careers, will need to receive proper training for the opportunities. Economic Development in underserved communities It is important to develop/redevelop underserved communities, in an effort to stimulate economic growth and a better quality of life for citizens. We must accomplish and encourage this growth without gentrification.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Kathy Goodwin-Williams answered the following:

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

“ Bulls, Bears, and The Ballot Box -Bob Deitrick and Lew Goldfab[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Honesty Transparency Engagement with constituents frequently Continuously seeking opportunities to improve and protect their district[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Honesty Transparency Engagement with constituents frequently Continuously seeking opportunities to improve and protect their district[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ To be responsible to the needs and concerns of her/his constituents.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ Ohio as the Model for Healthcare and Alternative Education/Career Pathways[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
“ 1979-Iran Hostage Crisis. I was 10 years old.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Movie Theater Attendant. It was a summer job.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ The fourth Grade Failure Syndrome -Juwanza Kunjufu It is an accurate depiction of what happens to African-American Boys between third and fourth grade, without oversight and intervention.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My Vision Wall. It helps me to stay focused on my goals.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Turning Around For Me -Vashawn Mitchell[3] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Absolutely!![3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Reforming Healthcare Education Issues Gun Control Legislation Infrastructure[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ Nonpartisan consideration of legislation that benefits all.[3] ”
Do you believe it's beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Yes. It is important to consider like and opposing party ideas, if it represents what is best for constituents a whole.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Healthcare Education Infrastructure[3] ”
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
“ Chair, Economic Development- Realizing the vision I had for revitalization of my community I am charged with redevelopment of a community that has been deemed blighted for many years. The challenge is great but I have been successful in my efforts thus far. Finance Committee - The challenge of improving the villages fiscal position I am a part of a committee that has fiscally improved the finances of our village tremendously over a two year period. Recreation Committee Member - Insuring that all, youth, adolescents and adults have recreational opportunities inside our community[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party's leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ Yes. Committee Chair for Healthcare or Education[3] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you've heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ There are to many to tell. I have not heard their stories, I live in their stories.[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Kathy Goodwin-Williams' responses," April 6, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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