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Michael holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Delaware. He lives in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, with his family. He is a founding board of directors member for a local community non-profit supporting mental health and volunteers with inner-city youth. He is also a former elder of his church. 

Michael currently works as the CFO and finance director for a business unit at ERM, a global consulting firm. He previously held several finance positions at the University of Delaware, including director of finance, and worked as an accounting manager at a land development company and a senior accountant at two different accounting firms.

Michael Allan Woodin's currently serves as a member of the Avon Grove School District Board of Directors. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. 

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Supports lowering taxes for small businesses.

- Supports lowering taxes for small businesses.
- Wants to increase job opportunities. 

Economy

Wants youth to be incentivized to pursue careers in trades, law enforcement and the military.

Wants to develop stronger connections with local employers and universities to establish a "talent pipeline".

Supports parental choice in their children's education.

Supports parent school choice, which allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools, while "promoting strong public-school systems". 

- Wants youth to be incentivized to pursue careers in trades, law enforcement and the military.
- Wants to develop stronger connections with local employers and universities to establish a "talent pipeline".
- Supports parent school choice, which allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools, while "promoting strong public-school systems". 

Education

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Supports better access to high-quality mental health care.

Wants to improve access to high-quality mental health care. 

Supports only allowing abortion access for cases of rape, incest, and severe medical complications.

Supports expanding telemedicine services.

- Wants to improve access to high-quality mental health care. 
- Supports only allowing abortion access for cases of rape, incest, and severe medical complications.
- Supports expanding telemedicine services.

Healthcare

Supports requiring photo ID at polls and to have mail in ballot processing as votes come in. 

Supports enforcing penalties for threats against election and polling officials.

- Supports requiring photo ID at polls and to have mail in ballot processing as votes come in. 
- Supports enforcing penalties for threats against election and polling officials.

Voting & Elections

As of September 30, 2024, Michael Allan Woodin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Opposes joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program designed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.

Supports allowing the private market to develop alternative energy sources that are affordable for the average consumer.

- Opposes joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program designed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.
- Supports allowing the private market to develop alternative energy sources that are affordable for the average consumer.

Energy & the Environment

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Michael Allan Woodin

Mike earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Delaware. He is a founding board of directors member for a local community non-profit supporting mental health. He also volunteers with inner city youth, helping them build confidence through outdoor activities. Mike is also a former elder of his church. He lives in Landenberg, Pennsylvania with his family.

Mike currently works as the CFO and finance director for a business unit at ERM, a global consulting firm. He previously held several finance positions at the University of Delaware, including director of finance. His earlier experience includes roles as an accounting manager at a land development company and as a senior accountant at two different accounting firms.

Michael Allan Woodin's campaign for Pennsylvania State Senate District 9 is his first run for state office. Mike was previously a member of the Avon Grove School District Board of Directors.

Believes in supporting economic growth and development across diverse regions, including the 9th District's 34 cities, townships, and boroughs.

Aims to "fix our economy for working families and local businesses."

Aims to eliminate "pork-stuffed bills," reduce inflation, and lessen burdens on businesses and taxpayers.

Supports fostering stronger connections with local employers and universities to ensure a talent pipeline.

Believes infrastructure investments will create job opportunities for local residents.

- Supports lowering taxes for small businesses.

Supports parental involvement in their children's education.

Believes there is an education crisis when educators do not ask students about their political beliefs.

Supports investing in education and healthcare.

Believes in the importance of families and education.

Supports families being involved in their children's education alongside local schools.

Supports policies that empower families in Pennsylvania, including school choice and education funding.

Said, "I will advocate earnestly to restore prosperity, support strong & safe communities and empower families."

Supports advocating for the needs of health care professionals.

Supports increasing access to high-quality mental health counseling and resources.

Supports promoting programs that advance healthy lifestyles.

Supports investing in health care, including mental and behavioral health.

Supports better access to high-quality mental health care, regardless of ability to pay.

Supports abortion access exceptions for rape, incest, and severe medical complications.

- Supports better access to high-quality mental health care, regardless of ability to pay.
- Supports abortion access exceptions for rape, incest, and severe medical complications.
- Supports expanding telemedicine services.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Supports accessible voting and fair election processes.

Believes voting rights are essential and supports measures to ensure fair and accessible elections.

The candidate's website does not provide information on voting rights and elections.

Believes in bipartisan support for voting rights, and received the most votes of four candidates in his region.

Believes in prioritizing people over political agendas.

Supports community safety and engagement in local governance.

Believes maintaining civil and safe communities is a top priority.

Believes in "Real Solutions For Real People" to address public safety issues.

Said, "I am unapologetic about my conservative values while understanding that we are a diverse 9th district."

Supports "treating law enforcement and military personnel like the heroes they are."

Believes in "prosecuting criminals for their crimes" to enhance public safety.

Supports environmental conservation and sustainable energy practices.

Believes professional and community leadership, along with engaging diverse stakeholders, are key to advocating for the 9th Senate District.

Believes in "leveraging our natural resources responsibly as an affordable and reliable source."

Believes in enabling the private market to make alternative energy sources affordable for the average consumer.

Promises to listen carefully, seek to understand, and find common ground on energy and environmental issues.

- Opposes joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program designed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.

As of October 3, 2024, Michael Allan Woodin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael Allan Woodin is a finance and business professional with experience in corporate America, higher education, small business, and public accounting. He is the Chief Financial Officer for a business unit of a global sustainability consultancy.

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