Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

My name is Jeffrey Golden I am running for High Point City Council Ward 1. I am married to Ondrea Golden. Children Darrin, India, and Janasia. I am currently employed by Britthaven of Davidson. I am the Chairman of the Deacon/Trustee boards @ St Matthews Fellowship Ministries. I am the Co-founder of two non-profits A.S.K. (Acquiring scholarships for Kids). This organization was responsible for securing scholarships for athletes that did not qualify for division I or II Grant and aid. The High Point Heat Track and Field Club. Established for track and field athletes ages 6-18 both male and female. This program has secured more than 30 track and field scholarships within the last 5 years. I am also a licensed Nursing Home Administrator as well as an assisted living Administrator. I obtained my Practical nursing diploma from the United States Army an Associates degree in Emergency Medical Science from Guilford Technical Community College. I spent more than 15 yrs serving in the United States Active Army and Reserves. I have just received an appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee. My Party affiliation is Democrat.

I am running for city council because I have a real concern for how the City is being ran currently. I want to see the city become more aggressive with recruiting new businesses. I want to see the city become more creative with incentive packets for upstart businesses. I want to see city council clean up the city both from a cosmetic stand-point and crime drugs and violence. I want to see more attention played to the arts we don't spend enough money nourishing our youths artistic abilities. I want to see the communication gap closed between the council and constitutes.

I am looking forward to serving the people and doing the absolute best job possible.