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Roger Goodman is a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 45th district since 2007. Goodman won reelection in 2012 against Republican Joel Hussey. Goodman has been described by the Seattle Times as "progressive."

During his 2014 reelection bid, Goodman was the subject of allegations that he had driven under the influence of marijuana with his children in the car. Goodman has stated that the allegations are completely unsubstantiated and originated from a 2012 divorce filing, where he claims that his ex-wife was trying to convince the judge of her then-husband's unworthiness in an attempt to get more money from the divorce.

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.

References

1. "The Times recommends: Joel Hussey in the 45th Legislative District | Editorials". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
2. "Political ad gets dirt on opponent from divorce docs | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News". KOMO News. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
3. "House Democrats: Roger Goodman". Washington House of Representatives. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
4. "Goodman". Leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
6. "Roger Goodman". Committee for Roger Goodman. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
7. "Goodman earns traffic safety award". Redmond Reporter. 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
8. MADD. "Washington State". MADD. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
9. "HB 3254 - 2007-08". Apps.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
10. "HB 2130 - 2007-08". Apps.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
11. by wasavp. "Uniting prevention advocates in Washington State". WASAVP. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
12. "HB 1885 - 2007-08". Apps.leg.wa.gov. 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2014-07-18.

External links

• Washington State Legislature - Rep. Roger Goodman official WA House website
• Re-elect Roger Goodman Roger Goodman Campaign Website

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