John Hodgson
Kentucky State Representative
District 36 Eastern Jefferson Co.
Our American self-government started with this statement in 1776:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
Faith, Family, & Freedom are best protected by a Constitutionally limited government and legislators who are committed to holding the line against government encroachment on our God-given rights. Other government functions need to be effective and tax-efficient, but protecting our rights as free citizens is paramount!
I will always stand on these principles with you, while seeking efficient, responsive government policy and economic development for Kentucky taxpayers.[
Background
Born and raised in Texas, where both parents were stationed in WWII as military pilots.
Moved to Kentucky with UPS in 1985, residing in eastern Jefferson County.
Married 33 years to Robin, with two adult children, and a new grandson!
Retired after 32 years at UPS Airlines in senior leadership positions in engineering, IT, logistics, strategic planning, and fleet operations. Focus on problem solving, cost cutting, and operational efficiency.
BS Industrial Engineering – Texas Tech
Master Aeronautical Science – Embry-Riddle
Post-graduate work in Public Policy – Liberty University
Certified Systems Integrator, Professional Engineer (PE)
Senior staff advisor in the Bevin Administration (Operations Director), focus on “Red Tape Cutting”
Serving as State Representative for District 36 since Jan, 2023
Civic/Volunteer Involvement
Louisville Arena Authority Board (former)
Kentucky Capital Planning Advisory Board (former)
Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board (former)
Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board (former)
Americans for Election Integrity – KY (former Policy Director)
Fisherville Area Neighborhood Association (former Chair)
Louisville Tea Party (former President)
Jefferson County Republican Party (former LD 36 Chair)
SeniorCare Experts Inc (former Chair)
Bethel Christian Mission Inc. Jamaica (former Chair)
Policy Positions
Constitutional liberty: We must protect Faith, Family, and Freedom, including especially protecting life, free speech, freedom of religion, right of self-defense, and protection from government encroachment on those God-given rights and state’s rights. Government needs to be smaller and more local.
Fiscal responsibility: Government needs to be as small as practical, and efficient with taxpayer dollars. Taxation should be low, and based on consumption, not production.
Economic development: Government regulation should be reduced significantly, and pro-business and pro-growth policies supported by the legislature.
Empowerment: Individuals, churches, small businesses, and local agriculture must be freed from excess regulation and allowed to flourish and renew Kentucky’s economy and social organizations
