Jason grew up on military installations around the world. He attended Hampton University and University of Louisville where he received a bachelor's degree in political science and public policy. He is currently attending Howard University to earn a master's degree in business administration. He is president of the Westview Community Organization, and was chairman of his neighborhood planning unit. He lives in the Westview Community.

Jason works as the Manager of Brands, Leadership and New Hotel Training for the 16 IHG brands. He also developed training programs for the YMCA and Starbucks. He was previously licensed as a minister at the age of 20 and ordained an elder before the age of 30.

Jason Hudgins' campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

September 30 Report

As of August 9, 2021, Jason Hudgins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

COVID

City Budget

Said, "rising property taxes, unrealistic formulas to calculate affordability and policy that favors developers over communities is creating a perfect storm that threatens to push hardworking families out of our city."

- Said, "rising property taxes, unrealistic formulas to calculate affordability and policy that favors developers over communities is creating a perfect storm that threatens to push hardworking families out of our city."

Housing & Urban Development

Sees crime as a symptom of "systemic economic oppression ... \[and\] streets filled with blighted properties."

Said, "it is a false choice to say we that we must choose between safe communities where pitfalls are more plentiful than opportunities ... we have to move beyond treating the symptoms and start dealing with the root of the problem."

- Sees crime as a symptom of "systemic economic oppression ... \[and\] streets filled with blighted properties."
- Said, "it is a false choice to say we that we must choose between safe communities where pitfalls are more plentiful than opportunities ... we have to move beyond treating the symptoms and start dealing with the root of the problem."

Public Safety

Supports stricter speed enforcement, safer crosswalks and sidewalks and the installation of traffic calming devices.

- Supports stricter speed enforcement, safer crosswalks and sidewalks and the installation of traffic calming devices.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports the expansion of inclusionary zoning in the city.

- Supports the expansion of inclusionary zoning in the city.

Zoning

Jason Hudgins

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