Wayne W. Wood
Wayne W. Wood (born January 21, 1930) is a retired American autoworker, contractor, and Democratic politician. He served nearly 30 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1976–2005), representing Janesville, Wisconsin.
Wayne W. Wood | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office January 7, 1985 – January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Mark D. Lewis |
Succeeded by | Michael J. Sheridan |
Constituency | 44th district |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Stephen R. Leopold |
Succeeded by | Calvin Potter |
Constituency | 26th district |
In office April 16, 1976 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Lewis T. Mittness |
Succeeded by | John Volk |
Constituency | 48th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. | January 21, 1930
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 6 |
Occupation | autoworker, politician |
Biography
Wood was born on January 21, 1930, in Janesville, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from high school in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Wood is married with six children.[2]
Career
Wood was first elected to the Assembly in a special election in 1976. He was also a member of the Janesville Housing Authority from 1971 to 1977 and the Janesville City Council from 1972 to 1976, serving as President from 1974 to 1975. Wood is a Democrat.
References
- "Wood, Wayne W. 1930". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
- "Members of State Legislature" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
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