Article Contributed on: 10/1/2008 11:47:57 AM
Mary Hodge is a candidate for State Senate District 25. She's running against Republican Robert Hadfield for the seat. YourHub.com asked her to respond to a questionnaire about her interests and local issues.
Name: Mary Hodge
Seat you are seeking: Senate District 25
Age: 61
Family: Husband,
Dick, sons:
Andy,
Jeff and
Mike, grandchildren:
Quinn and
Truman
Occupation: State Representative, small business owner
Hometown: Brighton
Your Web site: www.maryhodge.com
Favorite local place to hang out: At the Rec Center swimming pool with the grandkids
What do you like most about living here?: The changing seasons
Interests & hobbies: Reading, travel, hanging out with Quinn and Truman
Favorite TV show: 9News (I don't watch much TV)
Favorite Web site: Coloradopols
People who inspired you (and how): My mother showed by example that if you put your mind to it and work really really hard at something you can accomplish almost anything
How you have contributed to the community: As a volunteer at 9Health fair for more than 15 years, on the accountability committee at Northeast Elementary, by representing the interests of the community at the State Legislature
What are the biggest issues facing your constituency now: The economy. This district has a large number of foreclosures and bankruptcies.