Lisa Goodman (politician)

Lisa Goodman
Goodman in 2018
Member of the Minneapolis City Council from the 7th Ward
In office
1998  January 1, 2024
Preceded byPat Scott
Succeeded byKatie Cashman
Personal details
Born
Lisa Ruth Goodman

(1966-01-27) January 27, 1966
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
ResidenceBryn Mawr
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (BA)
WebsiteOfficial 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.