Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education Election 2011: Candidate Dave L. Garee

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Name: Dave L. Garee
Age: 52
Education: Bedford High School, associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College, bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cleveland State University
Occupation: General Manager, Peak Performance Center
Political Affiliation: Republican
Office Sought: Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District School Board
Previous Political Office Sought or Held: Ran for Broadview Heights Ward 2 City Council

Candidate Statement:

I believe board members should understand their community. They need to do everything possible to keep open lines of communication and have a desire to create stronger relationships with the residents they serve. We need to maintain and strengthen the community’s trust in our school system.

I will approach all decisions with an open mind and always make decisions keeping the well-being of the district in mind. Strong decision making is a must... but most important is the ability to see the long-term implications of actions taken. This is especially true when dealing with our district finances and upcoming contract negotiations.