Council Member (3rd Ward)· 2026-01 - 2027-12 (month-level start: January 2026 per Athens Independent Jan 5, 2026 council organization report, two-year terms elected in odd-numbered years per city site; month-level end: December 2027 per same two-year cycle)
Michael Wood
Athens
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:11:36
- Avg per meeting
- 3:59
- Segments
- 1060
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Public Safety Training Facility funding
About $573,000 in combined appropriations across four funds.
Income tax rate set at 2.15%
Raises the municipal income tax rate to 2.15% starting January 1, 2027.
income tax increase election
If approved, workers in Athens would pay more city income tax, while the city would collect additional revenue for services.
income tax levy
Your paycheck could take a hit if you work or live in Athens, with the exact cost depending on the rate and credits voters approve.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Wood was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Budget.
Voting record (0)(Budget)
No votes found matching Budget.