Mason first became involved with local politics in 2014 at the request of community members searching for results from their leadership. Many residents felt that the City Council was having trouble making decisions in a timely manner, so Becker ran for City Council in the Spring of 2015 and was the top vote earner. He has also been the top vote getter in the subsequent two elections and is currently serving in his third term. He was elected City Council President by his fellow council members for two consecutive years. He is currently the President Pro Tem.

Legalizing the sale of, regulation of, and taxation of marijuana in Wisconsin for those over the age of 21 is a common sense approach.

Legalizing marijuana will help lessen the racial imbalances in our justice system. I support the pardoning of those convicted of non-violent, marijuana possession related minor offenses, as other states have done.

Although the additional revenue the legalization and taxation of marijuana would bring Wisconsin is not the main reason for my support, it is a factor. - source

We should immediately legalize medical cannabis, which would allow patients to get the medicine they need under the direction of their physicians. - source