John F. Wood Jr.
John F. Wood Jr. (born January 13, 1936) is a Democratic American politician who represented district 29A in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1987 to 2015. Wood was succeeded by Matthew Morgan.
John F. Wood Jr. | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 29A | |
| In office January 14, 1987 – January 14, 2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Matthew (Matt) Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1936 Leonardtown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara |
| Residence | Mechanicsville, Maryland |
| Occupation | Politician, Insurance broker |
Background
Delegate Wood was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on January 13, 1936. He attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy and served in the Maryland National Guard (sergeant) from 1952 to 1960.[1]
In the legislature
Wood served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for 28 years (1987 to 2015). In his time he served on the House Appropriations and Legislative Policy Committees and its public safety, administration, and personnel oversight subcommittees.
Woods acted as 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]