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Mayor of Dumfries

Derrick R. Wood

Candidate for Mayor of Dumfries

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Mayor of Dumfries; entrepreneur
Campaign website
derrickrwood.com

Mayor of Dumfries, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, author and entrepreneur who founded Dyvine Barbecue In Motion.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Secured the town's first AA- credit rating, per his site.

    His site credits the rating with lower borrowing costs and lists about $1.7 million in savings from the town's first competitive bond sale.

    Derrick R. Wood | Mayor, Leadership Speaker & Entrepreneur

    Campaign website · Derrick R. Wood · derrickrwood.com

    “Dumfries Earns First-Ever AA- Credit Rating … The high rating ensures lower borrowing costs”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports the Destination Dumfries Vision 2044 waterfront plans.

    His site describes a town land acquisition that reconnects Dumfries to the water.

    Derrick R. Wood | Mayor, Leadership Speaker & Entrepreneur

    Campaign website · Derrick R. Wood · derrickrwood.com

    “This acquisition reclaims the town's historical connection to the water, supporting the Destination Dumfries Vision 2044 for economic growth and community spaces.”
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Environment & parks

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