John Wood
| John Wood | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| 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 | ||
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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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wood served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wood served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wood served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations Appropriations | ||||
| • Health Care Services Policy | ||||
| • Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy | ||||
| • Military & Local Affairs Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Wood won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 41. Wood defeated John W. Lindsey, Jr. in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Karen Cooper Welzel (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Wood Incumbent |
51.5% | 32,359 | |
| Democratic | Karen Cooper Welzel | 48.5% | 30,514 | |
| Total Votes | 62,873 | |||
| Florida House of Representatives, District 41 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
John Wood Incumbent |
65% | 5,981 |
| John W. Lindsey, Jr. | 35% | 3,214 |
| Total Votes | 9,195 | |
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.[4]
| 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.[5] Wood raised $207,569 for his campaign; Hagenmaier raised $12,086.[6]
| 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
Comprehensive donor information for Wood is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Wood raised a total of $543,846 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 28, 2013.[7]
| John Wood's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 41 |  |
$237,191 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 65 | |
$99,086 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 65 | |
$207,569 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $543,846 | |||
2012
Wood won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Wood raised a total of $237,191.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Wood's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $13,706 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Health Management Associates | $2,500 | |||
| Florida Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $237,191 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Wood won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Wood raised a total of $99,086.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Wood's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $1,500 | |||
| Compbenefits Insurance | $1,500 | |||
| At&T | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Home Builders Council | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $99,086 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Wood won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Wood raised a total of $207,569.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Wood's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $19,499 | |||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $4,500 | |||
| Florida Home Builders Association | $3,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,250 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $207,569 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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: 2012, 2008
- John Wood on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wood Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wood Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 65 candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Wood, John," accessed May 28, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Precourt (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 41 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 65 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Carl Zimmerman (D) |
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