City of Wood Dale
Arthur Woods Jr. currently serves as President of the Wood Dale Lions Club and has been the General Manager at Manco Home Builders, Inc. since November 2005. Additionally, Woods holds the position of Mayor Pro Tem and Alderman for the City of Wood Dale, where responsibilities include chairing the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee and the Streetscape and Economic Enhancements Committee. Experience includes membership on various commissions and organizations, such as the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission and the Illinois Code Council. Woods is also actively involved in the Addison Township Republican Organization and the Illinois Municipal League Association. Previously, Woods served as Secretary for the Wood Dale Lions and was a member of the City Club of Chicago.
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City of Wood Dale
The City of Wood Dale is a northwest suburban community of approximately 13,000 residents. Incorporated in 1928, it became a city in 1970. Wood Dale has a daytime population of over 35,000. The City is surrounded by three golf courses and many acres of forest preserves. The City's proximity to Chicago, O'Hare Airport and several major interstate highways, as well as numerous shopping areas and restaurants make Wood Dale an ideal place for families and businesses alike. The City has a history of economic progress and is highly desirable because of its large acres of open space, outstanding Park District and School District facilities, award winning Police Department and customer focused city services. The City of Wood Dale offers all the benefits of a modern urbanized city, while also keeping some of it’s small town charm. The City has operated under the council-manager form of government for the past 30+ years. Eight aldermen elected from four wards and a mayor elected at large see to the needs of Wood Dale residents while a professional city manager and staff see to day to day operations. The City is currently involved in numerous projects to improve the look, safety and quality of life in and around town.