Thomas M. Hodgson
| Thomas M. Hodgson | |
|---|---|
| Bristol County Sheriff | |
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Assumed office June 2, 1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
Thomas M. Hodgson is an American law enforcement agent and politician who has served as Sheriff of Bristol County Massachusetts since 1997.
Early life
Hodgson worked in law enforcement in Maryland before coming to Massachusetts.[1]
City Council
Hodgson was elected to the New Bedford City Council in 1991. He later resigned to become Sheriff; at the time of his resignation, he was the council's only Republican.[1]
Sheriff
Hodgson was appointed Sheriff of Bristol County by then-Governor William F. Weld on May 21st, 1997.[2] In the most recent election he ran unopposed.[3]
2017 discussion on illegal immigration and sanctuary cities
Hodgson first made waves by offering to send Bristol County inmates to help build President Donald J. Trump's proposed border wall.[4] He was later invited to speak to the House of Representatives on issues relating to sanctuary cities, stating that elected officials in such jurisdictions should be placed under arrest.[5] [6]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Sheriff Hodgson to quit City Council seat". SouthCoast Today. March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Hodgson, Thomas M." Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Massachusetts Bristol Sheriff Results: Thomas Hodgson Wins". The New York Times. February 10, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson offers inmates to build Donald Trump's wall". Boston Herald. January 5, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson says elected leaders of 'sanctuary cities' should be arrested". Masslive. March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Hodgson to speak before U.S. House subcommittee Tuesday on illegal immigration, sanctuary cities". SouthCoast Today. March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.