Ken Goodman (politician)

Kenneth Leigh Goodman (born September 17, 1947) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly.[1] He represented the 66th district.[2] Goodman resigned from the legislature in 2019 to accept an appointment from Gov. Roy Cooper to serve on the North Carolina Industrial Commission.[3]

Ken Goodman
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 66th district
In office January 1, 2011 – May 1, 2019
Preceded by	Melanie Wade Goodwin
Succeeded by	Scott Brewer
Personal details
Born	September 17, 1947
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Wingate University (Associate), Florida State University (Bachelor)

During the 2016 legislative session, Goodman was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill." [4]

Goodman graduated from Wingate University for his associate degree, and from Florida State University for his bachelor's degree.[5] Goodman was the son of Richmond County Sheriff R. W. Goodman.[6]

References

1. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
2. "Capwiz is Unavailable". ncchamber.capwiz.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
3. "Senate confirms Rep. Goodman’s appointment to Industrial Commission with unanimous vote | Richmond County Daily Journal". yourdailyjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
4. http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article141701219.html – 'Here’s how every NC legislator voted on the HB2 repeal bill(MARCH 30, 2017)
5. https://ballotpedia.org/Ken_Goodman – 'Ken Goodman
6. Brown, Philip D. (June 5, 2011). "For local politicians, it's all in the family". Richmond County Daily Journal.

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