Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce Election 2014 Candidate Questionnaire The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber (RRRCC) recognizes that Election 2014 is important to the three major communities we serve, including the City of Rio Rancho, Town of Bernalillo and Village of Corrales. It is important to note that the RRRCC does not endorse candidates. However, to assist our membership in making an informed and educated choice, we are posting all responses to the questionnaires returned on our website (www.rrrcc.org) along with voting information for each community. We will convert your document into a PDF file for posting purposes. NAME: Jeffrey A. Goen ADDRESS: CITY: Rio Rancho ST: New Mexico ZIPCODE: 87124 CELL: 974-7135 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: POSITION OF CANDIDATE: Municipal Court Judge HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN RIO RANCHO: 4.5 years Along with this completed questionnaire, please submit a one-page biographical summary. City of Rio Rancho Municipal Judge Candidates QUESTIONNAIRE As applicable, please complete the following in 75 words or less. Where applicable, please circle yes or no. 1. If elected, how will work with the other elected officials & staff to address problems facing your Rio Rancho as it relates to the Municipal Judge position? I will work with the City Council and Mayors office to assure transparency regarding the reporting requirements and financial reporting to the City. The city controls the budget for the court system. We will build a good working relationship. I will work with law enforcement to provide great communication. CYFD, Probation and Parole, and Detention facilities and the Public. 2. Have you served on any official City of Rio Rancho Boards or Commissions? No! 3. Why are you running and what time commitment can you make to the position? I am running for the Peoples Court because I believe I have the experience and background to perform exceptionally. Rio Rancho is a great City and her growth deserves to have dedicated Public Servants. I will serve for the Safety and betterment of the citizens of Rio Rancho. We all want to live in a community where it is safe to work, play and raise our families. I will work Fulltime, and then some more. I will make myself available to assist in any way possible for the betterment of everyone. 4. Do you have a law degree? No 5. What agencies will you utilize for juvenile offenders? CYFD,YDI, The District Attorney’s Juvenile section, Possibly PB and J, The Rio Rancho Police Department, Sandoval County Sheriffs Office, and any other agency that can assist with programs to intervene in bettering the lives of Juveniles. Community service should be a big part in creating better choices of youthful offenders. Possibly creating The Rio Rancho Action Team, along the lines of the Albuquerque, Downtown Action Team. 6. What is your background that you believe qualifies you for the position you are a declared candidate? As a Commissioned Deputy Sheriff, I worked in many different sections of law enforcement. I have also worked in Business for over 25 years, and worked with people from many different backgrounds. Judges are to be independent from the other branches of Government. I will be fair, honest and always require that everyone receives the dignity that we all deserve as Americans. I will not be influenced or give special treatment to either side of an argument. Reasonable doubt in the mind of a reasonable person.