John Wood
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| John Wood | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 65 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Columbia University (1974) | |
| J.D. | Florida State University (1977) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 7, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Lakeland, Florida | |
| Profession | Attorney, Realtor, CEO of John Wood Enterprises | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Wood is Chief Executive Officer of John Wood Enterprises. He has also been an attorney and realtor.
Wood serves as Executive Board Member/Vice President of Endowment of the Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America. He is a member of the East Polk Association of Realtors, Lakeland Bar Association, and Polk County Builders Association. [1]
Issues
Wood did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Wood's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 995 - "Sovereign Immunity: Provides that subdivision of state may pay judgment in excess of statutory limits on waiver of sovereign immunity without act of Legislature if it so chooses; provides that such payment in excess of limits does not waive subdivision's defense of sovereign immunity or increase limits of its liability."
- HB 1141 - "Adult Protective Services: Provides for protective services to apply to vulnerable adults"
- HB 1159 - "Pub. Rec./Florida Hurricane Protection Program: Provides exemption from public records requirements for certain records of Florida Hurricane Protection Program of Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wood has been appointed to these committees:
- Health & Human Services
- Subcommittee on Health Care Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Quality, Chair
- Subcommittee on Insurance and Banking, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wood served on these committees:
- Government Operations Appropriations Committee
- Health Care Services Policy Committee
- Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy Committee
- Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee
Elections
2010
Wood ran for re-election to the 65th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Wood defeated Joshua Davis (NPA) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 65 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Wood (R)
| 30,072 | 67.30% | ||
| Joshua Davis (NPA) | 14,614 | 32.70% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wood won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 65th District, defeating Bob Hagenmaier (D). Wood received 35,398 votes in the election while Hagenmaier received 32,948 votes.[4] Wood raised $207,569 for his campaign; Hagenmaier raised $12,086.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 65 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Wood (R)
| 35,398 | 51.8% | ||
| Bob Hagenmaier (D) | 32,948 | 48.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Wood raised $99,086 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Compbenefits Insurance | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
2008
Below are Wood's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $19,499 |
| FL Institute of CPAs | $4,500 |
| FL Home Builders Assoc | $3,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,250 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 |
External links
- John Wood's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. John Wood
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- John Wood on Facebook
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 65 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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