W. Wilson Goode Jr. facts for kids
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W. Wilson Goode Jr.
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| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the at-large district |
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| In office January 3, 2000 – January 4, 2016 |
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Woodrow Wilson Goode Jr
August 9, 1965 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Woodrow Wilson Goode Jr. (born August 9, 1965) is an American politician. He served on the Philadelphia City Council from 2000 to 2016.
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About W. Wilson Goode Jr.
W. Wilson Goode Jr. was born on August 9, 1965. His father, Wilson Goode, was a former Mayor of Philadelphia.
Education and Early Career
Goode Jr. went to Central High School. After that, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania. He also continued his studies at Harvard Kennedy School.
Serving on the City Council
In 1999, Goode Jr. was elected to the Philadelphia City Council. He was an "At-Large" councilman. This means he represented the entire city, not just one neighborhood. He was re-elected three times, serving until 2016.
Making a Difference in Philadelphia
During his time on the City Council, Goode Jr. worked on many important issues. He led committees that handled city money and helped businesses grow. He helped create over 145 new city rules.
Some of the things he worked on included:
- Getting more money for public schools.
- Helping local people get jobs with the city.
- Making sure city workers earned fair wages and had good benefits.
- Encouraging different types of businesses to work with the city.
- Helping businesses grow and create new jobs.
- Improving how local elections are run.
Awards and Recognition
Goode Jr. was recognized for his work in the community. In 2006, he received a National Achievement Award. This award was from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. He also won the Community Development Champion Award in 2013. In 2015, he was named Legislator of the Year by the PA Working Families.
He is also a member of several important organizations. These include the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Sigma Pi Phi fraternity. He is also part of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.
