All issues
Business, Jobs & Investment
Locally owned businesses are the lifeblood of this community — and the first to feel bad policy.
Why this still matters
After forty years in business, Woody knows that most job creation here happens in shops, offices, and trades owned by neighbors.
Red tape, permitting delays, and rising fixed costs hit small employers hardest because they have no compliance department to absorb them.
What I'm watching
- Permitting and licensing burdens on small employers
- Workforce and skilled-trades training pipelines
- Jobs located closer to home so fewer neighbors commute across the bridge
Other issues
Growth & Infrastructure
Our roads were built for a smaller town. Growth keeps arriving whether the pavement does or not.
Read moreInsurance & Risk
An area of genuine professional expertise — where Woody can contribute something beyond political opinion.
Read moreTaxes & the Cost of Living
Every public dollar began as money earned by someone. Everyday costs are squeezing families and small employers alike.
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