Andy Goodell
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Andrew W. "Andy" Goodell (born December 1, 1954) is an American
politician who was elected to the New York State Assembly
in a 2010. He is a Republican
. Previously, Goodell was the County Executive
of Chautauqua County, New York
. Goodell represents the 150th Assembly District, which is numerically the last of the 150 districts in the Assembly. The district comprises almost all of Chautauqua County, with the exception of the easternmost towns that border Cattaraugus County (those towns are instead in the 149th district
).
Goodell is the managing partner of the law firm of Goodell & Rankin. Previously, he served as County Executive for eight years. Goodell announced his intentions to run against incumbent Democratic assemblyman William Parment
in summer 2010. After Parment dropped his re-election bid, Democrats chose former county legislator and frequent candidate Nancy Bargar as Goodell's opponent.
Goodell is a magna cum laude graduate of Cornell Law School
, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for Administrative Law and was a member of the Cornell Law Review. He also has a degree in political economics and mathematics from Williams College
. He is a member of the Goodell family, whose members also include former U.S. senator Charles Goodell
and current National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell
.
United States
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politician who was elected to the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
in a 2010. He is a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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. Previously, Goodell was the County Executive
County executive
A county executive is the head of the executive branch of government in a county. This position is common in the United States.The executive may be an elected or an appointed position...
of Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County, New York
-Major highways:* Interstate 86/New York State Route 17 * Interstate 90 * U.S. Route 20* U.S. Route 62* New York State Route 5* New York State Route 39* New York State Route 60* New York State Route 394...
. Goodell represents the 150th Assembly District, which is numerically the last of the 150 districts in the Assembly. The district comprises almost all of Chautauqua County, with the exception of the easternmost towns that border Cattaraugus County (those towns are instead in the 149th district
Joseph Giglio
Joseph M. "Joe" Giglio is a New York State Assemblyman from the 149th district, which includes all of Cattaraugus County, southern Allegany County and the easternmost towns and villages in Chautauqua County...
).
Goodell is the managing partner of the law firm of Goodell & Rankin. Previously, he served as County Executive for eight years. Goodell announced his intentions to run against incumbent Democratic assemblyman William Parment
William Parment
William L. Parment was born in Jamestown, New York, and raised in Ellington. He is a "sixth generation Chautauqua County native."Within the New York State Assembly, he represents District 150, which includes most of Chautauqua County , including the cities of...
in summer 2010. After Parment dropped his re-election bid, Democrats chose former county legislator and frequent candidate Nancy Bargar as Goodell's opponent.
Goodell is a magna cum laude graduate of Cornell Law School
Cornell Law School
Cornell Law School, located in Ithaca, New York, is a graduate school of Cornell University and one of the five Ivy League law schools. The school confers three law degrees...
, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for Administrative Law and was a member of the Cornell Law Review. He also has a degree in political economics and mathematics from Williams College
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
. He is a member of the Goodell family, whose members also include former U.S. senator Charles Goodell
Charles Goodell
Charles Ellsworth Goodell was a U.S. Representative and a Senator from New York, notable for coming into both offices under special circumstances following the deaths of his predecessors.-Early life and education:...
and current National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell
Roger Goodell
Roger S. Goodell is the Commissioner of the National Football League , having been chosen to succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006. He was chosen over four finalists for the position, winning a close vote on the fifth ballot before being unanimously approved by acclamation of the...
.