Jim Wood for State Assembly

Candidate for State Assembly. Jim's experience with state and local government, and passion for making positive change for the people he serves, will make him a dedicated and powerful advocate for residents of the 2nd Assembly District. 

Jim has lived in Northern California and the Assembly District since 1987, when he opened his family dental practice in Cloverdale. He lives in Healdsburg with his wife, son, and pets. Prior to winning a seat on the Healdsburg City Council in 2006, he served on the Healdsburg Planning Commission for four years. 

As a small business owner, Jim understands the challenges businesses and families face in today's economic environment. On the Healdsburg City Council, Jim supports key initiatives to make government more effective. These include reorganizing city departments for greater efficiency and flexibility, and working with city employees to find solutions to balance the budget and maintain a surplus.