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Roger Goodman Is A Trusted Leader

Roger Goodman has the support of friends and neighbors!

 

ROGER GOODMAN, candidate for the 45th Legislative District Position 1, is receiving tremendous support from leaders, community members, friends and neighbors.  Here is a list of just some of the people and organizations who stand behind the effective leadership of Roger Goodman:

State Representative Cindy Ryu 32nd LD 

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“Since I arrived in the legislature I have had many chances to work with Roger Goodman and I have found him to be very responsive and hard working. Roger actually shows up to work. He is very professional in how he handles legislative matters, yet he is also very approachable and a pleasure to work with. More than anything, I have seen Roger do the necessary follow-up, work which makes him an extremely effective legislator.”

Former State Representative Al O’Brien 1st LD

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“Roger Goodman thoroughly understands the law, which is so important when putting responsible legislation together. In protecting public safety, Roger has accomplished impressive work against domestic violence and reducing drug abuse. He knows the importance and the value of prevention. Roger is smart and hard working, and he’s also a gentleman.”

State Representative Luis Moscoso 1st LD

“When I first arrived in the state legislature, Roger was more helpful and welcoming than anyone. He helped me feel like I could make a difference, which is why I went to Olympia. I have seen Roger succeed not only from the effort he has put into our work, but also in furthering our values.”

State Representative Ruth Kagi 32nd LD

“Roger is clearly one of the most effective legislators in Olympia. His leadership in Early Learning has changed the policy landscape. We need Roger now as a champion for children in the legislature.”

State Representative Mark Miloscia 32nd LD

“I know Roger well, having sat next to him on the House floor. Roger’s one of the most thoughtful and innovative policymakers in the State Capitol, working to address the root causes of problems and not just cosmetic changes. I’m amazed by the number of substantive bills he has passed. Roger is ethical and speaks the truth, and he’s just the straight-shooter we need.”

State Representative Eric Pettigrew 37th LD

“I love Roger as a person and as a legislator. As the Democratic Caucus Chair, I see how effective Roger is behind the scenes in getting things done. He really cares about kids and families, and we need him in the legislature!”

Rep. Bob Hasegawa 11th LD

“Roger Goodman is such an effective legislator. He seems to have passed more bills than anyone. Even more important is Roger’s progressive voice in the Legislature – I rely on him for thoughtful guidance on policies to support working families. We really need Roger Goodman in Olympia to promote our progressive values.”

State Representative Mary Lou Dickerson 36th LD

“Roger Goodman is one of the brightest and most thoughtful legislators I’ve ever worked with. He has used his very strong analytical and political skills to get major bills passed, and he’s been particularly effective as an advocate for children and families. Roger is not afraid to take a courageous stand if it is based on common sense and will improve the quality of life for regular citizens. Roger Goodman is not bought and paid for by the monied interests.”

Rep. Mary Helen Roberts 21st LD

“Roger is a smart, hard working legislator and has proven to be very effective in Olympia. I especially appreciate the breadth of his background and experience, and I know we share many of the same values, especially setting a high priority on meeting the needs of young children. Roger Goodman has proven record of being a tough, successful candidate.”

More Endorsements

North Sound Professional Firefighters Local 2099 Washington Education Association Aerospace Futures Alliance of Washington 45th District Democrats Aerospace Machinists Local 751 AFSCME (Washington Federation of State Employees) Council 28 Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council American Federation of Teachers – Washington Children’s Campaign Fund Fraternal Order of Police — Washington State Lodge IBEW Local 77 International Union of Operating Engineers International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, AFL-CIO District Council #5 Joint Council of Teamsters No. 28 King County Democrats King County Labor Council Kirkland Firefighters League of Education Voters Metropolitan Democratic Club MH-PAC (mental health advocacy) NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington Redmond Firefighters Rental Housing Association Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS SEIU Local 1199NW (Nurses) Local 1604/Bellevue Firefighters SEIU Local 775 (Long Term Care) SEIU Local 925 (Child Care) The League of Humane Voters United Food and Commercial Workers Local 21 Washington Conservation Voters Washington Credit Union League Washington Fire Chiefs Washington Multi-Family Housing Association Washington State Council of Firefighters Washington State Labor Council (AFL-CIO) Washington State Nurses Association PAC Washington State Troopers Association Washington Public Employees Association/UFCW 365 Cascade Bicycle Club Washington Alliance for Humane Legislation

Individuals

Sunil Aggar New York, New York Ken Albinger Kirkland, Washington Kim Allen Redmond, Washington Bill Anderson Woodinville, Washington Terri Anderson Woodinville, Washington Nancy Ashley     Dorothy Atkins Kirkland, Washington Paul Backstrom Kirkland, Washington Robin Barnes     Joel Bernstein     Barbara Billinghurst Kirkland, Washington Dale Birdsell Bothell, Washington Richard Brender     Nancy Breslow     Bryan Brickner Vandalia, Michigan Henry Brown Burien, Washington James Broz Redmond, Washington Janice Broz Redmond, Washington Carolyn Cairns Seattle, Washington Larry Carter Redmond, Washington Marilyn Cass Kirkland, Washington Patti Catalano Washington Martin Chaney Carnation, Washington Richard Cole Redmond, Washington Dominic Corva Seattle, Washington Judson Crane Woodinville, Washington Bill Daugaard Kirkland, Washington Ken Davidson Kirkland, Washington Julie Devine     J. Donald Dicks Kirkland, Washington James Doherty Shoreline, Washington Maureen Durkan Seattle, Washington Ezra Eickmeyer Chimacum, Washington Ronald Ein Seattle, Washington Brian Esler     Clifford Faintych     June Fletcher Kirkland, Washington Steve Freng Seattle, Washington Leonard Frieling     Nona Ganz Kirkland, Washington Carey Gersten Seattle, Washington Mary Anne Gochnour Mill Creek Washington Jim Good Kirkland, Washington Randy Gordon Seattle, Washington Ralph Gorin Woodinville, Washington Peter Greenfield Seattle, Washington Jeffrey Guite Kent, Washington Thomas Haines New York, New York Joanne Hall     Rebecca Hansen     Linda Hanson Kirkland, Washington John Harden Kirkland, Washington S.R. Hargraves Sammamish, Washington Dan Hastings Sammamish, Washington Carolyn Hayek Kirkland, Washington Peter Hendrickson Redmond, Washington Jim Hitter Kirkland, Washington Judith Hjorth Redmond, Washington Robert Horn Woodinville, Washington David Horne Redmond, Washington Seth Hubbell Kirkland, Washington Charles Huffine Seattle, Washington Beata Jachulski Baker Sammamish, Washington Lisa Jaffe Hubbell     Catharine Jeter Fircrest, Washington Martha Jordan Sammamish, Washington Gary Kanter     Sue Keller     Dan Kilpatric Seattle, Washington Richard Kobylka Kirkland, Washington Jeanne Kohl-Welles Olympia, Washington Sherry Krainick Bothell, Washington Jim Kranick Snoqualmie, Washington Abe Kriger Redmond, Washington Rachel Kurtz Seattle, Washington Sandra Lake     Joe Lane     Jeanne Large Kirkland, Washington Trent Latta Kirkland, Washington Sandy Levy Seattle, Washington Carole Lewis New York, New York Hannah Lidman Seattle, Washington Michael Lofstedt Kirkland, Washington Greg Logan Shoreline, Washington Matt Loschen Redmond, Washington Eric Main Kirkland, Washington Barbara Manley Redmond, Washington Doreen Marchione Kirkland, Washington Hank Margeson Redmond, Washington Rita Margolies Redmond, Washington James Martineau Washington Bonnie McDaniel Kirkland, Washington Sharon Mcgavick Tacoma, Washington Carma McKay Brier, Washington Megan Gustafson Melloy Kirkland, Washington Dan Merkle     Stephen Miller     Charles Nadler Denver, Colorado Fred Newton New York, New York Priscilla O’Leary Redmond, Washington Rick Otte     Neal Philip     Mary Lynne Poole Bellevue, Washington Lincoln Potter     Barbara Pyle Redmond, Washington Elizabeth Quick Kirkland, Washington Kathleen Reynolds     Dave & Margy Rockenbeck Redmond, Washington Lee Rosenberg     J. Kimber Rotchford, M.D. Port Townsend, Washington Bob Rudolph Steilacoom, Washington Nelson Schmitz Washington David Seber Eugene, Oregon Bob Seidensticker     Linda Seltzer Redmond, Washington Judith Shattuck     Adam Sherman Seattle, Washington Sharon & Tom Sherrard Kirkland, Washington Sarajane Siegfriedt Seattle, Washington Arthur & Alice Siiegal Seattle, Washington Martha Simpson     Sheryl Sirotnik Kirkland, Washington Diane Slota Kirkland, Washington Ronald Snell Kirkland, Washington Charles Spaeth Seattle, Washington Nancy Hewitt Spaeth Mercer Island, Washington Roberta Spiro     Norm Stamper Eastsound Washington Emma Stock Washington DC John Stockman Washington Charmaine Stouder Kenmore, Washington Jesse Stout San Francisco, California DeMaris Strohm-Hughes Seattle, Washington Vivian & Roland Strolis     Justine Stromberg     Kimberly Taylor Woodinville, Washington Jim Tharpe Seattle, Washington Inge Theisen Kirkland, Washington Terry & Eric Thorsos Woodinville, Washington Neal Traven     Kristy Trione Redmond, Washington Dennis & Patricia Trovato Woodinville, Washington Carol Van Noy Carnation, Washington Tom Vance Sammamish, Washington Melissa Waldie Woodinville, Washington Jon & Wendy Wartes Woodinville, Washington Barbara Wentz Kirkland, Washington Ian Weste Washington Jack Whisner Seattle, Washington Duane White Kirkland, Washington Geraldine Williams Kirkland, Washington Steve Zemke Seattle, Washington Robert Zierman Seattle, Washington
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