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 Goodman is no stranger to Lincoln, Illinois having
been born and raised within the community. Seth currently owns ME
Realty – Lincoln/Logan County’s top producing real estate agency –
and is also one of the areas local hot air balloon pilots
(owns/pilots ‘Done Deal!’) Goodman is a 2006 graduate of Lincoln
Community High School, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Management
from Millikin University where he graduated summa cum laude in 2010
with various honors.
Goodman has served as President of the Main Street Lincoln program
in the past. He is currently on both the local and regional board of
directors for Junior Achievement, teaches local Junior Achievement
classes to area elementary students, and is also on the board of
directors for Castle Manor. Goodman is a proud sponsor as well as
promoter for all things Lincoln – in fact, you will see his name
accompanied by his business name on most any sponsored local event.
 When asked why he has chosen to run for Mayor of the City of
Lincoln, he mentioned that in February 2015, the late Fuzz Werth
reached out to him and gave him the idea, claiming Goodman should
strongly consider running as he “has more of a grasp of the
community and not just a small faction.” Werth also stated that
Goodman was “motivated, successful and not biased with the best
interest of the community as a whole at the forefront.” Goodman
stated that this planted the idea in his mind – said idea has not
left since then. “I like to see myself as a leader. When I set my
mind to do something, I do it – and do it with my whole heart and
soul,” quoted Goodman.
“In my career as a licensed real estate Broker in Lincoln, Illinois,
I have learned to work WITH the client – not just FOR them. Having
participated in the sale of millions of dollars worth of real estate
transactions over the past several years within Lincoln/Logan County
and beyond, I have been trusted by hundreds with one of the most
important decisions of their lives – whether buying, selling, or
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 These individuals depend upon me to complete and
carry out successfully such a large oftentimes complicated task for
them – nothing has given me more pleasure in life than helping these
local residents out all the while living my dream. In any position
where one wishes to be successful, it begins with listening to those
we are working for all the while being realistic and practical. With
proper participation and effort, anything within reason is possible.
Being that my business depends upon those locally, I want nothing
more than the City of Lincoln to be a place that people choose to
reside within – and stay.” “Our centralized location affords us endless potential. However, the
ultimate success of our city depends upon the jobs offered along
with the strong foundation to retain our youth upon graduation from
our local school system. Being of the younger generation that has
chosen to stay and focus my life within the community, I feel it is
critical to retain and employ more of our younger generation all the
while focusing on securing our future. As mentioned, we need to
become a place where people stay and wish to be involved within – a
place where they can be heard and feel valued -- not just a place
where people reside out of convenience.”
When asked how Goodman will find time to handle the task of Mayor,
he replied by stating “I have two fully capable licensed assistants
that are able to handle all duties that I currently handle if need
be along with a Managing Broker and two office secretaries.
Additionally, I am no stranger to hard work and can and will ensure
that my client’s needs as well as the needs of those within the
community are always met within a timely manner. I thrive on
focusing on ways to improve myself, my business, and my community
and feel that this may be the prime fit at this point in my life.
Working full time within city limits just one block shy of City Hall
would also be another added convenience.” [Text from file received]
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