James Goodman of Mahanoy City was sworn in today as a member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission during a ceremony that took place in the Capitol Building in Harrisburg.

Goodman, an insurance broker, served seven terms in the Pennsylvania Legislature. His first term was in 1965 and then Goodman served for 12 consecutive years from 1967 to 1980.

He served as chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee in his last years as a member of the House of Representatives.

Goodman was appointed to the commission by Governor Richard Thornburgh.