John Hodgson

Kentucky State Representative

District 36

(Eastern Jefferson County)

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.

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 Background

  • Born and raised in Texas, where both parents were stationed in WWII.

  • 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

  • Kentucky Capital Planning Advisory Board

  • Kentucky Program for Agricultural Conservation Easements Board

  • Kentucky Environmental Education Council Board

  • Align America Board

  • Americans for Election Integrity – KY Board, 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