State Representative Roger Goodman to Seek Re-Election
House Public Safety Committee Chair pledges to continue work keeping Washingtonians safe, while playing important role in Covid-19 recovery
KIRKLAND—State Representative Roger Goodman has filed for re-election. The Democrat, who chairs the House Public Safety Committee, has been a leader throughout his career on protecting the lives and property of Washingtonians while promoting smart, equitable reforms in our state’s justice system.
“I stand by my record of public service — as a public safety leader and advocate for families, small businesses and our quality of life,” said Goodman. “As we face the challenges of COVID recovery, we’ll need proven, consistent leadership to help address complex issues that directly impact our health and safety. I look forward to these challenges, and building on my record of results.”
Specific to criminal justice and public safety, the COVID pandemic has led to the release of many non-violent offenders, for their own safety and the safety of prison personnel and other inmates. Goodman sees the need to adopt policy around these emergency procedures, to both address historic inequities in our criminal justice system, and also make sure that there is accountability and thoughtful application of either reduced or deferred sentencing moving forward.
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