Pictured are Congressman Ruben Gallego, Kim Covington (Arizona Community Foundation), Former Arizona Corporation Commission Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, Carver Board President Princess Crump, Former Vice Mayor/City Councilman Calvin C. Goode, Congressman Greg Stanton, Reverend Warren Stewart, Sr., Reverend Benjamin Thomas, Sr.
Calvin C. Goode 90th Birthday/Carver Fundraiser
The Goode family helped celebrate the Honorable Calvin C. Goode’s 90th birthday with a fundraising event for the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.
Calvin C. Goode served continuously on the Phoenix City Council from January 2, 1972 to January 3, 1994. He was the longest tenured elected official in the history of the City of Phoenix, serving as Vice Mayor in 1974 and 1984.
Guided by a deeply held belief in God and in the equality of all people, his lifetime exemplified a powerful commitment to improving the quality of life in Phoenix, especially for young people. He applied the lessons he learned from a background of poverty and discrimination to advocate equal opportunity for all. Dedicated to educational excellence, he provided leadership as a teacher, parent, mentor and guidance counselor. He strived to provide affordable housing opportunities for those in need and championed educational programs during his 22 years in office. He was a vigorous promoter of employment, job training and business opportunities through the Job Training Partnership Act and minority and woman-owned business programs. His strong concern for families and children resulted in the development of an effective Head Start program in Phoenix. His belief in government’s role to provide leadership for social and economic betterment of its people was implemented through his 11 terms on the Phoenix City Council and through committee leadership at the Maricopa Association of Governments and the National League of Cities.