John F. Wood Jr.

John F. Wood Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 29A
In office
January 14, 1987 – January 14, 2015
Personal details
Born (1936-01-13) January 13, 1936
Leonardtown, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Barbara
Children nine children
Residence Mechanicsville, Maryland
Occupation insurance broker

John F. Wood Jr. (born January 13, 1936) is an American politician who represents district 29A in the Maryland House of Delegates. He has served for more than 20 years and is the former chairman of two key House committees.

Background

Delegate Wood was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on January 13, 1936. He attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy and later served in Maryland National Guard (sergeant)for 8 years, from 1952 to 1960.[1]

In the legislature

Wood has been a member of House of Delegates since January 14, 1987. He currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and its public safety and administration and its personnel oversight subcommittees. He is also a member of the important Legislative Policy Committee. Woods was the Chair of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee from 1999–2003 and the chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, 2003-0.[2]

Legislative notes

  • Voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]

References


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