Dave Woodward
Dave Woodward | |
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| Chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Gingell |
| Member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Webster |
| Constituency | 18th district (2005–2013) 19th district (2013–2023) 1st district (2023–present) |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | John Freeman |
| Succeeded by | Marie Donigan |
| Constituency | 34th district (1999–2003) 26th district (2003–2005) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1976 (age 49–50) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stacie Woodward |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Wayne State University (BA) |
David T. "Dave" Woodward (born 1976)[1] is an American politician currently serving as chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners since 2019.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2005. He previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2004, representing District 26.[3]
Outside of his service on the Board of Commissioners, Woodward owns the political consulting firm Pivot Point Strategies, whose clients include Sheetz and six Democratic members of the Board of Commissioners.[4][5][6][7] As of April 2026[update], Woodward is the subject of a recall petition.[8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.candgnews.com/news/royal-oak-clawson-voters-to-choose-candidates-in-august-primary-6075
- ↑ "David Woodward will remain chair of Oakland County Board of Commissioners". The Oakland Press. January 7, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ↑ Davis, Jay; VanderMolen, Abigail (July 30, 2025). "Oakland County official's side job with Sheetz raises eyebrows". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Woodward's firm gave campaign services to third of commissioners he oversees". The Oakland Press. November 13, 2025. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Catallo, Heather (January 15, 2026). "Amid controversy, Oakland County's leadership team posts financial disclosures". WXYZ 7 News Detroit. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Guillen, Joe (August 7, 2025). "Sheetz consulting gig raises concerns for Oakland leader". Axios. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Bryan, Max (April 20, 2026). "Recall petitions sought for Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ McNichol, Peg (April 20, 2026). "Oakland County residents launch recall effort against commission chair". MLive.
- ↑ Catallo, Heather (April 17, 2026). "Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward faces recall effort as 7 reveals new trip paid by drone company". WXYZ 7 News Detroit. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
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