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Patrick Goggles will not run again for House District 33

March 6, 2014 by Ron Feemster 3 Comments

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Native Notes

Patrick Goggles will not run again for House District 33

 By Ron Feemster
— March 6, 2014
Rep. Patrick Goggles
Rep. Patrick Goggles (D-Ethete). (Lindsay D’Addato/WyoFile — click to enlarge)

After serving five terms as State Representative for House District 33, Patrick Goggles (D-Ethete) is stepping down.

“I shall not seek re-election for another term in the Wyoming House of Representatives,” Goggles said. “I make way for the next generation of potential lawmakers to enact laws, allocate state revenues and set public policy. As is often said in the House, ‘the people’s work is never done.’”

Goggles will continue to work at Northern Arapaho Tribal Housing, where he serves as executive director. The organization develops affordable housing on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Goggles has served as minority floor leader in the House and is currently a member of the Select Committee on Tribal Relations as well as Management Council. He wants to spend more time at home to help his wife, Chippa, raise their three grandchildren. Goggles will reevaluate his political options and family responsibilities in two years. He suggested that he might eventually run for the Senate in District 25, the seat now held by Sen. Cale Case (R-Lander).

“I am not retiring, nor am I quitting politics,” Goggles said. “I am going to flow with the inevitable. Younger people need to be making decisions on their own behalf. I step aside to encourage a younger person to take on the very challenging role of state representative.”

Goggles thanked a host of friends and relatives for their assistance with his campaigns, including his late daughter, Cyndee Underwood, who served as his campaign manager. “I am also thankful for the vote of confidence shown by tribal members, district patrons and all the good folks that voted for W. Patrick Goggles,” he said.

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  1. Larry Antelope says

    March 11, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    Pat has been out-standing in representing district 33. It was very encouraging to have someone like him be the voice of “Our People”. I wish you well in your future plans. Ha Ho

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    • Jean Mathisen Haugen says

      March 7, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Sorry to see him go–I think he has done a fine job.

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      • Lee Martinez says

        March 6, 2014 at 10:29 pm

        Patrick, Thanks for the great job, You did for Us in Cheyenne.

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