Pats on the Back vol. 1

Tonight I attended the Guthrie City Council meeting, and I shared the following "Pats on the Back" with the Council and audience.

"I have two quick things to say.

One, I want to recognize Erin Dorio, the Election Board Secretary, Shelen Winscott, the Assistant Secretary, and Judy Fariss, the Clerk. The Election Board team did a great job conducting a smooth primary election.

Second, I also want to acknowledge Sue DeCharme, chair of First Capitol Neighborhood Solutions. She has office hours at city hall on the second floor, from 11 am to 3 pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The First Capitol Neighborhood Solutions is about creating organized neighborhoods in an effort to reduce crime, increase property values and increase communications between the city and the citizens of Guthrie.

I am the vice chair and co-founder of First Capitol Neighborhood Solutions, but we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the hard work of our fine Board: Martha Young, Pam Williams, Z Thomas, Gary Weeks, Frank Krusemark, Lester Branch, Rene Spineto and Jim Hanke.

If you want to organize your Guthrie neighborhood, please call our office at 282-0880."

Primary Results are in!

First, a big thank you to everyone who helped with the campaign so far. The results indicate it is a close race, so your support surely made a major difference in tonight's outcome.

Despite the inclement weather, the Guthrie Ward I election had a turn out of 282 voters. Here are the results:

• Hehn 132/46.8%


• Wood 89/31.6%


• Fortney 61/21.6%

This means Guthrie will hold a general election on April 7 for the Ward I City Council seat. The ballot will include the incumbent and myself.

Press Release-February 10, 2009

Wood Advances to General Election

-Primary Results Place John R. Wood in top 2 for City Council Seat

GUTHRIE-While no one candidate won outright, John R. Wood, along with the incumbent, will advance to the April 7 general election for Guthrie City Council Ward 1 seat.

On February 10, 282 voters cast ballots. Wood solidly secured his place in the upcoming general election with 32% of the votes.

“I am very pleased with the primary results,” said Wood. “It is very exciting to move on the next election.”

Wood said he is running for office because he has a strong commitment to community service and is eager to play a role in making Guthrie a better place for all its citizens.

“I met personally with many residents leading up to the primary,” said Wood. “I look forward to continuing to meet my Ward 1 neighbors to learn more about how we can build a Guthrie where we ‘reside with pride.’”

Currently, Wood serves the City of Guthrie as secretary for the Guthrie Transportation Authority and vice chair of the Guthrie Park Board. He also co-founded and now serves as vice-chair for First Capitol Neighborhood Solutions. The group promotes higher property values, lower crime and easier communication to city officials.

Learn more about John R. Wood and his campaign for Guthrie City Council at woodforguthrie.blogspot.com.

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Don't Forget to Vote

Bonnie and I vote at the First Christian Church on Noble.


Today there are 2 ballots, one for City Council and one for School Board.

Here I am marking the ballots.

I was voter number 14 at the polling place this morning.

PRSA Code of Ethics Pledge — Non-Members

I pledge:
To subscribe to the principles and spirit of the PRSA Code of Ethics in the practice of professional communications, individually and collectively on behalf of the organizations, clients and publics served. In that context, I pledge:

• To conduct professional responsibilities in line with code values of responsible advocacy, accuracy, truth, responsible use of specialized knowledge and experience, objectivity, accountability, loyalty and fairness;


• To advance ethical communications practices and the free flow of accurate and truthful information, supporting fundamental rights of free speech and the public good, and adhering to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in communicating with the public;


• To investigate the truthfulness and accuracy of information released, avoid deceptive practices, act promptly to correct erroneous communications, and reveal the sponsors for causes and interests represented;


• To preserve and propel ethical communications principles that contribute to informed decision making in a democratic society and provide a voice in the marketplace of ideas, facts and viewpoints to aid informed public debate; and


• To incorporate these values and principles of the PRSA Code of Ethics in the official communications policies of the organization or client served, adopting them as fundamental beliefs to guide individual and collective professional practice, behaviors and decision-making in support of ethical communications and the public good.

John R. Wood
Wood for Guthrie Campaign