Name as it appears on the ballot: Johnny Beach

Note from the Candidate to the Voters: I am a product of Garland, USA.  I love this city & the school district I serve.

Ballotpedia Link: https://ballotpedia.org/Johnny_Beach

Campaign Contact Information: : johnnybeach@garlandisd.net

Candidate-Submitted Bio:

Johnny Beach

  • Born: February 21, 1952
  • Parents: Walter & Doyce Beach
  • Brother: Jimmy Beach
  • Married to Natalie Beach 25 years
  • Together 6 children, 8 grandchildren!

School

  • Product of Garland ISD!
  • Attended Warren Elementary, Bussey Junior High, & Graduated Garland High School in 1970

College

  • Awarded Basketball Scholarship to PARIS Junior College, graduated with an Associate’s degree
  • Awarded Basketball Scholarship to MIDWESTERN State Univ., graduated with BSE degree
  • Texas A & M Commerce, Master’s Degree Education Administration

Work History

  • Garland ISD teacher/Coach/Administrator 20 years
  • Independent Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, 6 years
  • Sales/Marketing for The Body Shop Collision Repair, 8 years
  • Business Owner, Garland Sports Center, 10 years

Community Involvement

  • Deacon & member of First Baptist Garland Church, 72 + years
  • Graduate of Leadership Garland/Class 14
  • Graduate of Citizens Fire Academy
  • Graduate of Citizens Police Academy
  • Former member of Lions Club, Garland Rotary, & Noon Exchange Club.

Service

  • 2 terms on Garland Chamber Board of Directors
  • Awarded Ambassador of the Year for Garland Chamber
  • Awarded Committee Chairman of the Year for Garland Chamber
  • Chairman of the Garland Chamber Golf Committee for 8 years raising over $500,000.00
  • 4 years on the Board of Adjustments for the City of Garland
  • 4 years serving Garland, as City Councilman, representing District 8
  • Mayor Pro-Tem
  • 2014 Chairman Deacon for FBCG
  • Awarded Teacher of the Year in 2007
  • Member of Economic Development Steering Committee
  • Elected & serving as a Garland School Board Trustee, since May 2016

Questionnaire Answers:

1) Have you held any positions within the city/ISD, either with the city/ISD itself or with non-profit / community service organizations?

Yes, listed above.

2) Have you attended a city council or school board meeting in person?

On both sides, serving & participating.

3) Have you read the city/ISD budget? If so, did you have any takeaways from it?

Yes.  Taxpayer dollars are very important for each entity to survive.

4) What would you say is your primary responsibility in the position you are running for?

To serve & make sure ALL students and staff are represented in the tri-cities

5) What other responsibilities do you believe come with this role?

Staying in tune with what is going on at the state level, listening & serving my constituents.

6) Name three things that you want to accomplish while in office.

Accomplishing our Board Goals, teacher & staff pay raises, completion of our BOND program.

7) Are there programs or services you want to see reduced in size or canceled? Why?

No

8) Are there programs or services you want to see created or expanded? Why?

There’s always room for improvement.

9) What are your strategic objectives for your district, the city, or the ISD?

“One goal, one purpose”.

10) What are the city’s/district’s biggest challenges, and how do you want to address them?

Speaking for the ISD side, budget shortfalls, I feel staying educated in what are legislators are doing (or not doing) and fighting for our district, is my biggest challenge.

Campaign-Related Filings

Treasurer Appointment: Cyndy Spencer—Campaign Treasurer

Petition for Office

Campaign Finance Reports and Disclosures