I’m so excited to be selected as a delegate to represent California in the Senate Youth. Beyond that, I’m humbled and grateful for this opportunity to continue to be a voice for rural communities.

Thanks to Justine Frederiksen and Ukiah Daily Journal for writing about my selection to the USSYP. So excited to represent California in this program!

I’m so excited to welcome California State Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX on Wednesday at 9AM to hear Assemblywoman Hadwick and I discuss challenges to rural communities, career pathways, and much more.

2025 CA Senate Youth Profile: Bode serves as Associate Student Body President at Ukiah High School, where he oversees school activities for 1,800 students. He desires to bridge the gap by striving for a more diverse leadership and ensuring that all student voices are represented.

I was back in Sacramento this week meeting with members of the state legislature and accepting my award to the U.S. Senate Youth Program! I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to represent California in the Senate Youth.

I’m so excited to welcome California State Assemblyman Chris Rogers onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX on Wednesday at 9AM to hear Assemblyman Rogers and I discuss wildfire mitigation, education funding, and much more.

I’m so excited to welcome Chair of the California Democratic Party Rusty Hicks onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX on Wednesday at 9AM to hear Chair Hicks and I discuss broadband access, rural living, the 2024 election, and much more.

“What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” My week at the United States Senate Youth Program was the most engaging and fun filled experience. During the week, I learned so much from our country’s top officials and from my fellow delegates.

Throwback to Senate Youth

I’m so excited to welcome Former California State Senator Josh Newman onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX on Wednesday at 9AM to hear Senator Newman and I discuss CTE programs, broadband, his political future, and much more.

I’m so excited to welcome Lake County Supervisor Eddie Crandell and Chair of the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission Janet Pauli onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX Wednesday at 9AM to hear us discuss the Potter Valley Project and its implications for the North Coast.

I’m so excited to welcome California State Assemblyman Damon Connolly onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX on Wednesday at 9AM to hear Assemblyman Connolly and I discuss wildfire mitigation, housing affordability, water sustainability, and much more.

Join us in welcoming our new intern, Bode Gower, to Assemblywoman Hadwick’s office! 🥳 Bode is a recent Ukiah High School graduate and an incredible advocate for rural communities. He’s the founder of the Northern California Youth Policy Coalition, served as K-12 Director of

Thank you to Josh Newman and Susan Eggman for having me onto the Sacralegis Podcast!

The Northern California Youth Policy Coalition empowers rural youth often left out of the political process 📢🗳️ Tune in to this week’s episode of Sacralegis with special guest Bode Gower to hear how he’s building civic power in his community.

I’m so excited to welcome the Superintendent of the Trinity Alps Unified School District Jaime Green onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX on Wednesday at 9AM to hear Superintendent Green and I discuss education legislation in Washington D.C. and discrepancies in rural education.

Two weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the 90th Annual Conference of the NACo in Philadelphia, where I was proud to accept the David Davenport Memorial Scholarship. I'm incredibly grateful to James Gore for selecting me for this scholarship!

I’m so excited to welcome the President and Chief Executive Officer of the CA Rural Counties Patrick Blacklock onto Gower Hour. Tune in to KZYX on Wednesday at 9AM to hear Patrick and I discuss one size fits all state policies, and much more.

Thanks to Patrick Blacklock of CA Rural Counties for coming on!

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a Legislative Intern for Assemblymember Heather Hadwick. Throughout this experience, I gained valuable insights into the legislative process and saw firsthand the importance of being engaged in shaping public policy.