Ballotpedia, John Hodgson

John was born and raised in Texas and moved to Kentucky in 1985. He is married to his wife, Robin, and they have two children. John earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Texas Tech Univeristy and a master's degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is a member of the Louisville Arena Authority Board, Kentucky Capital Planning Advisory Board, Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board, and Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board.

John is retired. He previously worked at UPS Airlines in senior leadership positions in engineering, IT, logistics, strategic planning, and fleet operations.

John Hodgson currently serves as Kentucky State Representative for District 36. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Supports reduced government regulation and pro-business, pro-growth policies.

Supports reduced government regulation and "pro-business, pro-growth policies."

Believes taxation should be low and based on consumption rather than production.

Supports low taxation "based on consumption, not production."

Believes individuals, churches, small businesses, and local agriculture should be freed from excess regulation to revitalize Kentucky’s economy and social organizations.

Advocates for minimal regulation in order to revitalize Kentucky’s economy and social organizations.

- Supports reduced government regulation and "pro-business, pro-growth policies."
- Supports low taxation "based on consumption, not production."
- Advocates for minimal regulation in order to revitalize Kentucky’s economy and social organizations.

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Opposes "destructive leftist social ideologies like 'CRT'" being taught in schools.

- Supports "school choice."
- Opposes "destructive leftist social ideologies like 'CRT'" being taught in schools.

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As of August 20, 2024, John Hodgson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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John Hodgson

John was born and raised in Texas and moved to Kentucky in 1985. He is married to his wife, Robin, and they have two children. He earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Texas Tech and a master's degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle.

John retired after 32 years at UPS Airlines in senior leadership positions in engineering, IT, logistics, strategic planning, and fleet operations.

John Hodgson has served as the State Representative for District 36 since January 2023. He previously served as senior staff advisor in the Bevin Administration as Operations Director. He is a member of the Louisville Arena Authority Board, Kentucky Capital Planning Advisory Board, Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board, and Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board.

Supports infrastructure improvements, such as widening bridges, to enhance economic development and community connectivity.

Supports economic development projects, such as infrastructure improvements, to boost the economy.

Supports the road widening project on Taylorsville Rd at Pope Lick bridge, which is currently in the planning and property acquisition phase.

Promises to seek "efficient, responsive government policy and economic development for Kentucky taxpayers."

Served on the Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board.

Supports minimizing government size and maximizing efficiency with taxpayer dollars.

Supports low taxation based on consumption rather than production.

- Advocates for small government.
- Supports reduced government regulation and pro-business, pro-growth policies.
- Supports low taxation based on consumption rather than production.
- Advocates for minimal regulation in order to revitalize Kentucky’s economy and social organizations.
- Supports infrastructure investment.

Believes faith, family, and freedom are protected by a constitutionally limited government.

Supports the passage of crime bills to enhance public safety.

Supports the N English Station road project to enhance public safety.

Believes protecting citizens' rights is more important than ensuring other government functions are effective and tax-efficient.

- Believes protecting citizens' rights is more important than ensuring other government functions are effective and tax-efficient.

Opposes government mandates on personal health decisions.

Supports the I64/Gene Snyder project and the November election lineup of Energy & Environment bills.

Supports environmental education and serves on the Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board.

Believes in maintaining election integrity, and supports policies that ensure fair and secure elections.

- Advocates for small government.
- Supports reduced government regulation and pro-business, pro-growth policies.
- Advocates for minimal regulation in order to revitalize Kentucky’s economy and social organizations.
- Supports infrastructure investment.

John Hodgson was born and raised in Texas and moved to Kentucky in 1985. He has been married to Robin for 33 years, and they have two adult children and a grandson. Hodgson holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech and a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle.

John Hodgson retired after 32 years at UPS Airlines in senior leadership positions in engineering, IT, logistics, strategic planning, and fleet operations. He has served as a senior staff advisor in the Bevin Administration as Operations Director and is currently serving as State Representative for District 36 since January 2023.

John Hodgson has served as the State Representative for District 36 since January 2023. He is a member of the Louisville Arena Authority Board, Kentucky Capital Planning Advisory Board, Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board, and Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 