Lisa Goodman (politician)
Lisa Goodman | |
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Goodman in 2018 | |
| Member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 7th Ward | |
| In office 1998 – January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Scott |
| Succeeded by | Katie Cashman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lisa Ruth Goodman January 27, 1966 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Residence | Bryn Mawr |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
Lisa Ruth Goodman (born 1966) is an American politician who served as a member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 7th ward. First elected in 1997 and continuously re-elected for 26 years, she was the longest-serving member in council history. The 7th ward holds some of Minnesota's wealthiest neighborhoods, including Bryn Mawr, Cedar-Isles-Dean, Downtown West, East Isles, Elliot Park, Kenwood, Loring Park, Lowry Hill, and Stevens Square.
Goodman was born in Chicago and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She served as executive director of the Minnesota chapter of NARAL.