• I am writing to express my support for Roger Goodman in the 45th Legislative District. He has always responded to concerns I have asked him about.

We need state representatives like Goodman in Olympia. He has been ranked as one of the most effective legislators in the United States.

As a parent of two sons that attended Lake Washington schools and as a former employee of the Lake Washington School District, I believe Goodman is the legislator for the critical issue of funding to our public school system.

Many others agree: He is endorsed by the Washington Education Association, the Lake Washington Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, the Public Employees of Washington and has been declared a “Champion for Education” by the League of Woman Voters.

More than half of the bills that Goodman has introduced have been enacted into law, and I trust with this proven record he will continue to work diligently for public education in the state of Washington.

Rosemary Carrel

Sammamish

• Rep. Roger Goodman deserves our vote for re-election because he is a highly effective legislator for public safety, judicial issues and the environment. This last legislative session alone, he was the prime sponsor for 32 bills and a secondary sponsor for nearly 200 bills.

Many people know Goodman best by his success with combating drunk driving. He crafted a series of measures that prevent drivers convicted of DUIs from driving drunk, and he has been recognized nationally by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) for his innovative work.

This past summer, he was appointed to Washington state’s Legislative Task Force on Law Enforcement Use of Deadly Force and elected co-chair. This task force represents a proactive effort to address community concerns and to recommend ways to reduce violent interactions between law enforcement and the public. Goodman is taking on this difficult issue to help build trust between local police and members of the public.

This November, I’ll vote to re-elect Goodman. I hope you’ll do the same.

Ken Albinger

Kirkland