[2] After two Seattle school levies failed and her son's kindergarten class disappeared, Godden and other parents mobilized, and she became PTA president.

[3] In 1969, Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman appointed Godden to his charter review committee and the City's Board of Adjustment.

[2] Godden received her bachelor's degree in editorial journalism from the University of Washington in 1973 and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

[8] Godden faced opposition from three challengers in the August primary: Joe Szwaja, Lauren Briel, and Robert Sondheim.

Godden was opposed in her race for the newly created District 4 seat by opponents Rob Johnson, a transit advocate, and Michael Maddux, a parks activist.

[21] As chair of the Central Waterfront, Seawall, and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program Committee, Godden supported the demolition and replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, stating that the waterfront would "...be active and vibrant, populated with parks, restaurants, and cultural amenities.

[1] After leaving city council, Godden continued to write articles, contributing to sites such as Westside Seattle and PostAlley.com.

[1][26] She also hosted an interview radio show called "The Bridge" with fellow former city councilmember Sue Donaldson, which is on hiatus due to the pandemic.