Nancy Wood (Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

Nancy Wood

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Democratic Party

Candidate, Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Grand Valley State University, 2006

Personal

Profession

Human resources professional

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Campaign website

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Nancy Wood (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large in Michigan. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Wood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Nancy Wood provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 9, 2024:

• High school: Caro High School
• Bachelor's: Grand Valley State University, 2006
• J.D.: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2011
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Human Resources Professional
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Nancy Wood (D)
		Anne M. Zoppa (D)
	Submit photo	Kathey Batey (R)
	Submit photo	Susan L. Morrow (R)
	Submit photo	Frank Pfaff (R)
		Robert A. Reminga (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

Nancy Wood and Anne M. Zoppa ran in the Democratic primary for Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Nancy Wood
		Anne M. Zoppa

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

Kathey Batey, Susan L. Morrow, Frank Pfaff, and Robert A. Reminga ran in the Republican primary for Plainfield Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Kathey Batey
	Submit photo	Susan L. Morrow
	Submit photo	Frank Pfaff
		Robert A. Reminga

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nancy Wood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wood's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to Plainfield Township in 2012 and have worked remotely in HR and startup operations for much of that time. Community is very important to me so I have looked for opportunities to become more involved in the local community where I can. I've been appointed by previous and current Plainfield Charter Township boards to serve on the Plainfield Township Community Center Committee, the Planning Commission, and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. I believe that we all have a responsibility to contribute to the community we want to be a part of, no matter how big or small the contribution is. Serving on these committees and the board are how I can do my part to build a happy, healthy, and safe community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Prudent Decision Making. Whether we're talking about planning issues or the budget, I aim to make smart decisions that consider both the short- and long-term impacts. I commit to educating myself on all issues, listening to the public and experts, and remaining objective in my decision making.
• Prepared Public Safety. We have a growing community with many needs and I will work with our public safety professionals to ensure they have the resources needed to provide exceptional services to our residents during the day-to-day emergencies and unexpected events.
• Continued Progress. We have many opportunities to continue making progress on areas of the community that have already started - parks and trails development, Plainfield Avenue beautification, and creating a supportive business climate. Things take time to be made and I will support the initiatives that are already in progress.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about creating housing opportunities that meet the needs of all members of the community. This includes having enough housing for everyone, having a variety of housing options for people to choose from, and integrating housing with surrounding green spaces and commercial areas in a smart and effective way.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Above all, I believe commitment is the most important characteristic an elected official can have - a commitment to learning about new areas, a commitment to listening to the people you represent, and a commitment to service to others.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Throughout my professional career in HR, I've often found myself in the middle between employees and the business. I've learned how to listen to all sides, see different perspectives, and help people understand how decisions are made. I believe this is very similar to the role of a local government official.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do believe it is important for office holders to have previous experience with the township in some capacity. There are so many issues that will come before you in this position and everything is interconnected, so having experience provides important context on the history of the area and the needs of the constituents.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Tom Coleman - Current Plainfield Township Supervisor, Bob Homan - Former Plainfield Township Supervisor, Art Spalding - Former Plainfield Township Trustee, Kathey Batey - Current Trustee, Michigan Democratic Party Rural Caucus

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