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Roger Goodman

b. 1961

American politician

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About Roger Goodman

Born 1961. Roger Goodman is an American politician.

Roger Elliot Goodman (born 1961) is an American lawyer and politician serving as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 45th district since 2007. Goodman won re-election in 2012 against Republican Joel Hussey. Goodman has been described by the Seattle Times as "progressive."

Education Goodman earned an A.B degree from Dartmouth College, A.B. in 1983 and three years later he was awarded a J.D. from The George Washington University. Goodman also attended Harvard University where he received his M.P.A. (Kennedy School of Government) in 1998.

Legislative career Goodman is the Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and serves on the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Early Learning and Children's Services Committees. He is also a member of the Law and Justice Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures and serves on the Public Safety Task Force of the Council of State Governments.

Goodman is recognized as a leader on public safety issues, who has received numerous awards for his work on keeping Washington State roadways safe. Goodman has worked with the Washington State law enforcement community on HB 3254 and HB 2131 to strengthen state DUI laws. Goodman was named Outstanding Legislator of the Year by the Washington Association of Substance and Violence Prevention.

Goodman helped lead efforts to create a four-year program at the Duvall campus of Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Accusations of driving under the influence According to divorce filings and text messages handed over to the Seattle Times from Goodman's ex-wife, Roger Goodman drove their two young children while under the influence of marijuana. Goodman has denied the claims. The claims made by Goodman's ex-wife became a point of political ads run against the state representative during his campaign for re-election in 2014.

Personal He is Jewish.

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Important facts

Born
1961, Rhode Island
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Dartmouth College, George Washington University
Positions held
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
Also known as
Roger Elliot Goodman

People in Roger Goodman's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roger Goodman?

American politician

When was Roger Goodman born?

Roger Goodman was born in 1961 in Rhode Island.

What is Roger Goodman's occupation?

Roger Goodman is a politician.

What nationality is Roger Goodman?

Roger Goodman is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Roger Goodman

Β· Wikidata: Q7358242

Β· DBpedia: Roger Goodman (politician)

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