Beachwood Board of Education Election 2011: Joshua Mintz

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Name: Joshua Mintz

Age: 36

Occupation: Auto Sales and Leasing

Education: B.S. in Education from Lynn University, 1997

Political Affiliation: Republican

Office Sought: Beachwood Board of Education

Previous Political Office Sought or Held: None

Candidate Statement: I believe in Beachwood. I believe in our schools, our community and all the dedicated men and woman who help make Beachwood such a wonderful place to live. 

I grew up in Beachwood. Like many alum I left Cleveland and set my sights on somewhere warm and sunny. I found myself under the palm trees in Florida and California with a yearning for home. My wife and I took our growing family and headed back to Beachwood to raise our children in a nurturing environment with amazing opportunities and the best schools around.

As a graduate in Education I know how important it is for a child to grow and learn with support and resources. We have so much in Beachwood and are so fortunate. One of the exciting opportunities I will take advantage of as a Board member will be to work directly with high school students to implement ways we can give back and spread our good name where help is needed.

My approach will be hands-on. I plan on continuing to honor Beachwood tradition while infusing a fresh spirit and passion of perspective on issues that are important to us all.

As a member of the Beachwood Board of Education I will gladly devote my time and energy in representing the Beachwood community and supporting staff and students of the Beachwood Schools.

Over the next few months I will be sending out a brief weekly email to let you know just what it is about Beachwood that I love. I look forward to hearing what you love about our schools, our city and any issues that you feel need to be addressed.

I believe in Beachwood, but I need you to believe in me.  I am asking for your vote and support in the upcoming election.