Irish Good has lived in Greensboro her whole life—and spent much of it working in city government. After a 35-year career with the city’s fire department and in People & Culture (formerly Human Resources), she’s now seeking a seat on the Greensboro City Council in District 2.
Good was one of the more than 40 applicants who vied for the at-large council seat left vacant by the death of Mayor Pro Tempore Yvonne Johnson in December. The council ultimately chose Jamilla Pinder to finish Johnson’s unexpired term. Now Good is one of five District 2 candidates looking to follow Dr. Goldie Wells, who is retiring from council.
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