SUMMARY

– State Representative, 2007-’08
– Community College Trustee, 2005-’09
– Chairman, Kansans for State and Local Reform Group
– Delegate to Kansas Republican Party, 2009-’10
– Eagle Scout

EDUCATION

– Master’s Degree in Business Administration, UMKC
– Bachelor’s of Science in Journalism, Kansas State University
– Shawnee Mission East High School
– Expertise in special education through volunteer work

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BENJAMIN HODGE

– “Every governing body from top to bottom needs at least one member who will stand up for the taxpayers, and Benjamin Hodge is that person [at JCCC].” — The Gardner News editorial board

– A “Champion of the Taxpayer” — Americans for Prosperity

– A “Pro-jobs Legislator” — Kansas Chamber of Commerce

– “We applaud you…” — Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a national First Amendment rights group

– “Mr. Hodge, thanks for being on the right side…” – Bill O’Reilly, host of Fox News’ “O’Reilly Factor”

– “A” Rating – National Rifle Association

– 91% Lifetime Rating – Kansas Taxpayers Network

– A “champion of open meetings and open records” and “committed to transparency” – Gardner News editorial board

– “Good job, Ben Hodge….” – Kansas City Star editorial board member Yael Abouhalkah, after Hodge challenged JCCC’s leadership on following the state open meetings laws

– “A first-class political mind.” – Johnson County Commissioner Michael Ashcraft, 5th District