He said he aimed to approach the above issues through listening, after having learned that solutions to many societal problems were often presented by people who lived and worked in areas themselves.
“I have a vested interest here. I live here. I have the same concerns as everyone living in Goodwood. My children are still young and I want them to be able to ride their bikes in the road and to play in the park. I want them to have the freedom to walk to the shop without feeling threatened or scared,” said Joachims.
During the time Joachims owned a bookstore in Goodwood he made the space available for the development of children and youth through art, music and writing which was assisted by longtime Goodwood resident and after-care facility owner Sharon Crowie. “Gavin is always friendly, willing to help and an example to our youth. We definitely need more people to work with our young people,” said Crowie.
In his exploration of Goodwood, through both living, working and in engaging with others, Joachims developed a five-year plan to nurture a sense of pride in Goodwood through rekindling art, culture, sports and business, strengthening security, and being responsive to the community, which people can access by emailing
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