Endorsements For Fred Wood

Fred Wood, 52, a dentist, was born and raised in Tempe and has lived here most of his life. He has served on numerous city boards and commissions, including the City Planning and Zoning Commission, Tempe Community Council, the All-City Association, Parks and Recreation Commission, and was first elected for office in 1996. He has been a leader in the 15-year effort to unify Tempe's three school districts. For further information, call Fred Wood at 480-967-0308, or e-mail at WoodforCouncil@aol.com, or visit the city web site at Tempe.gov and key to the Tempe Elections icons.

Letters of Endorsement

Mary Frances Lewis
1213 E. Loyloa Drive Tempe, Arizona  85282
Phone: 480-967-9194   Fax: 480-894-2012

January 19, 2000

Dr. Fred Wood is a candidate for member of the Tempe City Council. I am a supporter of his candidacy for this office and let me tell you why. Fred has been quite active in the community for a number of years. As a dentist who has his practice in Tempe, he has a long track record of serving those who fall between the "cracks" with regard to available dental services. This is a personal commitment he has made. Fred has made himself available to serve on committees when asked by the Tempe Union High School District as well as the other districts serving our community. He currently is an elected member in his 4th year on the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board. He has demonstrated his abilities to serve the electorate well
during his term. Fred graduated from Tempe High School and after receiving his degree in dentistry and a brief time practicing in California, chose to return to Tempe-because of the quality of life and type of community it is. Fred has given his time to serve on boards for the City of Tempe as asked and has successfully and diligently performed his duties. He also has a strong commitment to community supported activities such as the Tempe All-City Association. This is a group of businessmen and community members who pool resources and raise funds to recognize the best of our student athletes in our high schools. Most of all, I support Fred because I believe all the aforementioned areas have proven that he will indeed represent fairly and thoroughly all the citizens of Tempe. He is sincere in his desire to serve. His track record with involvement in committees, the school board and the volunteer service for the City shows that he takes seriously his assignment and works well with others. Please join me in supporting Fred Wood for City Council Member of Tempe.

Mary Frances Lewis

Rudy E. Campbell
CLU Financial Services Professional
MassMutual The BlueChip Company
2826 South McClintock Suite 1 Tempe, AZ 85282-2673
480-967-7535 FAX 480-967-7537

January 19, 2000

Fred Wood 6438 S. Clark Drive Tempe, AZ 85283 Dear Fred, I was delighted to learn that you were running for a position on the Tempe City Council. Your background and experience with many boards, commissions and committees in Tempe exhibit your ability and dedication to serve this community I am so pleased with the direction and progress that Tempe continues to make and certainly want good leadership to insure the continuation of the positive growth. Tempe has been blessed with steady and forward-looking leaders for many years and you are uniquely qualified to maintain the quality of life, which we all enjoy. I wholeheartedly support you and recommend you to the Tempe voters. Good Luck.

Sincerely,

Rudy Campbell

John C. Waters
Superintendent Tempe Union High School District Retired.

DR. FRED WOOD FOR TEMPE CITY COUNCIL With the departure of two stalwarts from the Tempe City Council, there is a need to elect someone with a deep commitment to the community with vision and proven leadership ability. Dr. Fred Wood is a candidate who has demonstrated these qualities. He is a long-time resident of Tempe whose concern for this community and its schools has resulted in countless hours given for their improvement. He will provide thoughtful insight and mature judgement in considering the many issues facing the city as it moves in the new millennium. I hope you will join me in voting for Dr. Fred Wood for Tempe City Council in the forthcoming election.

Sincerely,

John C. Waters

James D. Buchanan
Governing Board, Tempe Union High School District

I am writing in reference to Dr. Fred Wood's candidacy for a seat on the Tempe City Council. I first met Dr. Wood eight years ago and have become very well acquainted with him since his election to the Tempe Union High School District in November of 1996. During his service on our Governing Board, Dr. Wood has distinguished himself as an insightful, composed leader who understands our community's needs and how best to meet them. Dr. Wood has established strong, productive working relationships with our district staff and, by doing so, has enabled us to address difficult issues in a highly professional and effective manner. Dr. Wood served as our Governing Board President during 1999 and effectively set the Governing Board agenda for a successful year. Much of our success can be directly attributed to his vision for our school district and his ability to articulate that vision to our staff and community at large.
His integrity and commitment to the common good is apparent in every action that he takes. We are very fortunate to have a citizen of Dr. Wood's caliber serving on our Governing Board. I have enjoyed working with Dr. Wood and am pleased that he is seeking to extend his service to our community through his City Council candidacy.  His honesty, integrity, leadership abilities, plus his past and present commitment in serving our community makes Fred a clear choice for a council seat.

Sincerely,

James D. Buchanan

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