David Hoden for House of Representatives

Hi, My name is David Hoden and I am running for the Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 34B. This is my first ever blog, so please bear with me.

I intend to use this space for us to get to know each other. Perhaps the best place to start is for me to let you know why I am running for office.

As a native Minnesotan and a long time resident of the Maple Grove/Osseo area, I am proud of our state and our community. However, seeing our state legislature hamstrung by gridlock and mired in partisan infighting strikes at the core of that pride. In fact, I am profoundly disturbed by the legislature’s less than fiscally sound choices, shut downs and short cuts. Historically, our state leaders have been known for being able to have a conversation with anyone and develop a common sense solution to any problem. Sadly, that is no longer the case and not the direction I see us heading back towards.

Minnesota's future depends on real people getting back to having meaningful conversations about real issues. I am running to provide an open office where anyone and everyone can come to have the important conversations necessary to ensure Minnesota’s future. I intend to provide the forum needed to end partisan gridlock, develop real solutions not short term gimmicks, and apply my service to serving the people - not the political party.

Please come back often to read my thoughts on the issues. Feel free to contact me with your ideas or other issues you would like to see addressed. I intend to win your trust and will be counting on your vote this fall. Respectfully yours in service, David Hoden