About this episode

In this episode, Tony Taylor interviews Mark Hodgson, a candidate for Washington State Representative, discussing his background and views on various social issues.

We created On the Record™ to give voters the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates asking for their vote.Too often, we are asked to make important decisions based on campaign ads, mailers, headlines, and short soundbites. I wanted to create something different: long-form conversations that allow voters to better understand who the candidates are, what they believe, and how they intend to lead.In this episode, I sit down with Mark Hodgson , a candidate for Washington State Representative in Washington’s 24th Legislative District.Mark discusses his background as a father, grandfather, Navy combat veteran, 20-year law enforcement officer, Port Angeles City Council member, union member, and community volunteer.He shares how growing up with housing insecurity shaped his views on affordable housing and economic opportunity. He also reflects on working multiple jobs as a young adult, returning to his community after military service, helping his family preserve their home, and why he believes rural communities need stronger representation in Olympia.During our conversation, we discuss:• Affordable housing and housing instability• Living-wage and family-wage jobs• Rural…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Taylor

Guest: Mark Hodgson

Topics covered

• affordable housing
• economic opportunity
• public safety
• rural healthcare
• LGBTQIA+ rights
• community representation

Keywords

• Mark Hodgson
• Washington State
• affordable housing
• economic development
• public safety
• LGBTQIA+ rights
• rural communities
• leadership
• community volunteer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Port Angeles City Council, Navy

Places: Washington State, Washington’s 24th Legislative District

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