Jeffrey Wood

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Jeffrey Wood (born September 12, 1969 in Juneau, Wisconsin) Is an American Independent and former Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 67th district from 2003 to 2011.[1] He was first elected as a Republican and later was elected as an Independent.

Biography

Wood attended University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He is married and has two children.

Political career

State Assembly

Wood was first elected to the state assembly in 2002, to succeed retiring representative Tom Sykora in the 67th district. In 2008, Wood became the first Independent elected to the Wisconsin legislature since 1932.[2]

In December 2008 Wood was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Following an accident in which his car reportedly became airborne, and marijuana was found in his vehicle, his blood alcohol content was more than double the legal limit.[3]

In September 2009, Wood voted with the rest of the state assembly in approving a set of bills that would institute tougher penalties for drunk driving. The following week, he was again arrested of driving while under the influence.[4]

In October 2009, Wood was arrested again in Tomah, Wisconsin for operating while intoxicated and charged with bail jumping.[5] He was convicted on April 19, 2010 of operating while intoxicated and possession of drug paraphernalia and sentenced to 45 days in jail with over $1,600 in fines.[6]

Following the end of his term, on January 12, 2011, Wood pleaded no contest to a fifth-offense operation charge, a felony, and a misdemeanor bail jumping charge (which was later dropped). He was sentenced to spend nine months in jail, with three years' probation.[7]

Following his fourth arrest, State Representative Steve Nass proposed a resolution to expel Wood from the Assembly if he did not resign. Wood responded that he would seek treatment for his substance abuse problem.

Vote to table amendment on expulsion[8]
Party Yes No Not voting
scope="row" style="background-color:Template:Party color;" | Democratic 46 4 2
scope="row" style="background-color:Template:Party color;" | Republican 2 44 —
scope="row" style="background-color:Template:Party color;" | Independent 1 — —
Percentage 50.5% 49.5% —
Total votes Green tickY 49 48 2

Due to Wood's various legal troubles, a special committee was created on October 27 to address and recommend any possible disciplinary measures against him. Comprising the committee was chairwoman Mary Hubler (D–Rice Lake), Tony Staskunas (D–West Allis), Gary Hebl (D–Sun Prairie), Mark Gundrum (R–New Berlin), Rich Zipperer (R–Pewaukee), and Joan Ballweg (R–Markesan).[9] During the course of the committee's work they offered two substitute amendments, one for censure and the other for expulsion. Ultimately, the committee deadlocked on a tie-vote and did not recommend any punishment for Wood.[9] In justifying the decision, Hubler stated that conduct which had occurred prior to the election of a member to the state legislature would not be considered in taking disciplinary actions against said member.[9] Additionally, Huber stated that she felt Wood should be held accountable by his constituents, who would have been able to recall him from office if they wanted.[10]

The amendment to expel him narrowly failed, garnering 49 votes in favor of tabling it, and 48 votes against. In response, a new amendment was put forward to censure Wood, instead of expelling him, and the vote passed by a wide margin of 73 votes to 24.[10][11]

Vote to censure Representative Jeffery Wood[12]
Party Yes No Not voting
scope="row" style="background-color:Template:Party color;" | Democratic 41 9 2
scope="row" style="background-color:Template:Party color;" | Republican 32 14 —
scope="row" style="background-color:Template:Party color;" | Independent — 1 —
Percentage 75.3% 24.7% —
Total votes Green tickY 73 24 2

Due to his various DUI offenses, Wood announced he would not seek re-election.[13]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2002–2008)

Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2002 Primary[14] Sep. 10 Jeffrey Wood rowspan="2" valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican 1,596 72.45% Troy Thomas valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Rep. 369 16.75% 2,203 1,227
Steve Lowrie valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Rep. 238 10.80%
General[15] Nov. 5 Jeffrey Wood valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican 10,793 61.22% Paul Gordon valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Dem. 6,809 38.62% 17,631 3,984
2004 General[16] Nov. 2 Jeff Wood (inc) rowspan="2" valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican 15,333 52.96% Jeff W. Monette valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Dem. 11,983 41.39% 28,954 3,350
Jan Morrow valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent |Ind. 1,635 5.65%
2006 General[17] Nov. 7 Jeff Wood (inc) valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Republican 11,269 54.00% Roberta Rasmus valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Dem. 9,597 45.98% 20,870 1,672
2008 General[18] Nov. 4 Jeff Wood (inc) valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent |Independent 12,393 50.28% Don Moga valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" |Rep. 12,215 49.55% 24,650 178

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