James F. "Jim" Wood
Candidate for Waynesboro City Council, Ward D
Background
- Occupation
- Waynesboro City Council member (Ward D); firearms and archery business owner
Ward D member of Waynesboro City Council, elected in 2022. An Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division who served in Iraq; owns Big Ridge Guns & Archery in Waynesboro.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports keeping city taxes among Virginia's lowest.
He credits council during his term with job gains, controlled spending and the city's first AA credit rating.
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“kept taxes one of the lowest in the state for a city our size … we have increased jobs, lowered unemployment, controlled spending, received a AA credit rating (for the first time in Waynesboro history)”
Government & transparency
Supports planning to manage Waynesboro's rapid growth.
ReportHow to vote in Waynesboro: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
“Controlling that change so that it continues at a pace that is acceptable to all is a large task that needs constant attention.”
All sources (4)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Waynesboro (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026: City of Waynesboro, Ward D
Election filing · City of Waynesboro Electoral Board · waynesboro.va.us
- City Council | Waynesboro, VA
Government record · City of Waynesboro · waynesboro.va.us
- How to vote in Waynesboro: candidate questionnaire responses (Cardinal News voter guide data)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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