Politics & Government

Meet the Candidate: Former Bethlehem Councilman C. L. Wood Jr. Vies for Post 4 Seat

C. L. Wood Jr. previously served on the Bethlehem Town Council and is seeking election again.

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C. L. Wood Jr.

Age: 67
Occupation: Retired
Education: Graduated from and spent two years studying entomology (the study of insects)
Family: Wife, Stella, and two sons
Political experience: Previously served as a Bethlehem Town Council member
Top priorities, if elected: To ensure the completion of the traffic light project at Star Street and Ga. Highway 211, to be sensitive to the needs of the residents of Bethlehem and to be a good steward of residents’ money
In his own words, why he is running for office: “Simply because I have been a councilman before, I know what it entails. I have the time now needed for it. I can be more ready for the people at any time that they need me. The only thing they’ve got to do know is call me. I don’t have a job that I’ve got to go to since I’m retired. I think that I can do a good job for the people.”

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