Office and district sought: State House of Representatives, District 30
Name: Mary Hodge
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: maryhodge.com
E-mail: maryhodge@aol.com
Age: 59
Last degree earned: Bachelors in elementary education
Occupation: State Representative
Hobbies: Playing with grandchildren, reading, traveling.
Family: Husband, Dick; three sons, Andy, Jeff and Mike; two daughters-in-law, Nicole and Amy; and two grandchildren, Quinn and Truman.
How long have you lived in Colorado? Where did you live before? I’ve lived in Colorado all but four years of my life. From 1977 to 1981 I lived in Douglas, Wyo.
Last book read: “Camel Club” by David Baldacci.
Civic involvement: Adams County Historical Society, Friends of the Library, Platte Valley Medical Center volunteer, Brighton Chamber of Commerce, School District 27J Accountability Committee.
Major endorsements: Colorado Education Association, AFL-CIO, COPOPS, Homebuilders Association, Colorado Association of Public Employees, Nurses for Political Action.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado or the institution you seek to represent? Because I have the background and experience that matches the district and as a moderate voice of reason, I believe I can make a difference. Colorado is challenged by a health care/insurance crisis, a need for jobs that pay well, and an education system that could use attention.
What is your top priority in the next session if you should win? My top priority is to continue to work on water related issues, in particular, the interrelationships of water conservancy districts.
What proposal in the last session did you oppose the most? I opposed the constitutional amendment to require 65 percent of school resources to be put into specific classroom activities.
What proposal in the last session did you agree with the most? Fallowing; the 65th General Assembly: passage of Ref. C.
