Personal Position and Motivation
- Goodman responds to frequent questions about whether he is looking to be mayor
- He lives outside the proposed incorporation boundaries and would not be included in the new municipality
- His support is not driven by personal benefit, as he states he is not benefiting anything from incorporation
Community Infrastructure Needs
- Current lack of adequate parks and recreational facilities in San Tan Valley area
- High population of young people who must travel to Queen Creek and other areas to participate in organized sports
- Goodman references his childhood experience in Mesa, which had extensive youth sports programs, as an example of what San Tan Valley could achieve
Quality of Life Concerns
- Families currently spend excessive time traveling for basic needs – school, activities, and work
- Parents must drive great distances to get children to activities and schools
- Residents have to go outside the area for work
- Limited quantity of time at home due to constant travel requirements
Vision for Incorporation Benefits
- Incorporation would enable more community involvement in local governance
- Incorporation could enable local control to develop parks and recreation opportunities currently lacking in the area
- Goal of creating a “live, work and play” community where residents can access amenities locally
- Potential for improved quality of life for neighbors and the broader community
- Reduced travel burden on families through local provision of services and activities
Overall Perspective
- Goodman’s primary motivation is seeing his community achieve better quality of life rather than personal gain
- Views incorporation as a pathway to municipal-level amenities and services currently unavailable in the unincorporated area