Rep. Neal P. Goodman, a graduate of East Stroudsburg University, has been actively involved in state government for more than twelve years.

He was Chief of Staff to retired State Rep. Edward J. Lucyk from 1993 to 2002. During his tenure as top aid, Goodman served as Executive Director to the Veterans Affairs Committee as well as the Tourism and Recreational Development Committee and as an alternate for Rep. Lucyk to the State Employees Retirement System (SERS) Board.

Goodman served his country in the United States Marine from 1982-1988 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.

A combination of military and state government experience has enabled Goodman to become an integral part of his home community. From 1988 through 1996 he served as a Mahanoy City Borough Councilmen. He was a member of the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association, the Mahanoy City Borough Council’s Vacancy Board, the Director of the Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau and Board member to MAJIC Corporation.

Goodman is the proud recipient of the American Legion’s State Adjunct General’s Award, the VFW’s State Distinguished Service Award, and the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Award. His legislative priorities include real prescription drug benefits, property tax reform and education funding reforms. Goodman resides in Mahanoy City with his wife Victoria and their three children, Megan, Shannon and Neal Patrick.