Richardson, county's longest-serving commissioner, revels in controversy

Beaufort NC GOP, Hood L Richardson Sr

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Hood was born in Monroe. He is a Christian. He and his three children survive his first wife, who passed away. He is married to his second wife, Shirley, with whom he has one grandchild. He lives in Washington, North Carolina. 

Hood has experience working as a surveyor at his own land surveying firm.


Hood Richardson is a Beaufort County Commissioner. He was elected to this positon in 1996, and is serving his seventh term. 


Believes in upholding a "strict interpretation of the US Constitution based on the founding fathers original intent."

Supports smaller government and low levels of regulation.

- Believes in upholding a "strict interpretation of the US Constitution based on the founding fathers original intent."
- Supports smaller government and low levels of regulation.

Public Services

As of June 14, 2024, Hood Richardson did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Education

Opposes illegal immigration, but supports allowing immigrants entry on short-term work visas with a six-month maximum.

- Opposes abortion.
- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes illegal immigration, but supports allowing immigrants entry on short-term work visas with a six-month maximum.

Public Safety

Wants to install "drug testing [for] all persons who receive welfare of any kind..."

- Wants to install "drug testing [for] all persons who receive welfare of any kind..."

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Hood Richardson

Hood was born in Monroe. He is a Christian. He and his three children survive his first wife, who passed away. She is married to his second wife, Shirley, with whom he has one grandchild. He lives in Washington, North Carolina. 

Hood has experience working as a surveyor at his own land surveying firm


Believes in upholding a " strict interpretation of the US Constitution based on the founding fathers original intent."

- Believes in upholding a " strict interpretation of the US Constitution based on the founding fathers original intent."
- Supports smaller government and low levels of regulation.

As of June 14, 2024, Hood Richardson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
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