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Dave Woodward

Dave Woodward

Overview

Current roleCommissioner

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderMale

LocationMichigan

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BackgroundPolitician

EducationWayne State University — B.S., Mathematics

Notable personal detailsDavid T. “Dave” Woodward is an American politician who serves as chair of the Oakland County (Michigan) Board of Commissioners and represents the board’s District 1. He previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2004. He earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Wayne State University.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports investments to lower costs for working families, expand local economic opportunity, and fund public services (including support for county transit millages). Emphasizes balanced budgets while pursuing targeted revenue measures to maintain and improve services.

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to affordable health care through county programs and policies, including measures to eliminate medical debt and invest in mental-health services; opposes privatization of crisis mental-health services. Does not endorse single-payer/Medicare for All in the available public record.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports reproductive health access and has defended funding for Planned Parenthood and Title X services in Oakland County; has publicly stated that women have a constitutional right to choose and opposed local measures restricting abortion access.

Climate & Energy

Supports county-level sustainability planning, investments in reducing emissions and energy-efficiency programs, and renewable energy initiatives; has called for shutting down the Line 5 pipeline to protect the Great Lakes.

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