David Wood

David Wood says securing money for schools a top priority

04/29/02

From Staff Reports

A Madison systems engineer has announced his candidacy for the new District 25 state House seat.

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David Wood, 50, is seeking the Democratic nomination in the June 4 primary.

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The new district was created from portions of Reps.
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Securing adequate money for schools and improving the quality of area highways are Wood's two main concerns.

"Students in our area consistently have test scores that are among the highest in the state on standardized tests," Wood said."I want to ensure that they have the type of education system that they deserve."

Wood said a recent article in The Times listed 10 problem spots on U.S. 72 West and that five of them are in his district.

"The new district was created because of the rapid growth this area is experiencing" Wood said, "and the problems with transportation will only get worse as we continue to grow."

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Originally from Marion County, Wood has a degree in chemistry from Walker College, a degree in political science from the University of Alabama and a degree in computer science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.He has also taken graduate courses in business administration.

Wood worked in U.S. Sen.
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Wood moved to the area in 1983 when he joined Intergraph Corp. as a product manager and has worked on several NASA contracts at Marshall Space Flight Center.

Wood has been active in David Wood moved to the area in 1983 when he joined Intergraph Corp. as a product manager and has worked on several NASA contracts at Marshall Space Flight Center.

youth sports for several years, coaching basketball and softball in Madison.He serves on the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation that promotes activities for young people in North Alabama.

He is a member of Asbury United Methodist church in Madison and has been married to his wife, Terri, for 17 years.They have two children.

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