It is with great humility and a deep sense of responsibility that Mayor Dave Wood accepted the nomination to serve as President of Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM) for 2025. As someone who has dedicated over a decade to serving the City of Mishawaka, Mayor Wood believes this opportunity to lead AIM is both an honor and a privilege.
AIM has been instrumental in helping Indiana’s cities and towns work together to improve the lives of Hoosiers across our great state, and Mayor Wood is excited to contribute to that legacy.
As Mayor, Dave Wood has always believed in the power of collaboration and innovation. In Mishawaka, he has seen firsthand what happens when municipalities, local leaders, and dedicated public servants work together to make our communities stronger.
From public safety to economic development to quality-of-life initiatives, Mishawaka has become a vibrant, growing city, and Mayor Wood looks forward to bringing that same energy and passion to AIM.
In 2025, Mayor Wood believes that AIM and Indiana’s Municipalities will face many challenges and opportunities as communities across Indiana continue to grow and evolve.
Whether it’s addressing infrastructure needs, fostering economic development, or finding solutions to the issues that matter most to our residents, AIM plays a critical role in ensuring that Indiana’s municipalities have the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive.
Mayor Dave Wood is excited to work with his fellow leaders from across the state to advocate for policies that strengthen our cities and towns, enhance local government, and empower our municipalities to build a brighter future for all Hoosiers.
As President of AIM, Mayor Wood is committed to ensuring that AIM continues to be a powerful voice for Indiana’s municipalities—advocating for local control, smart investments, and policies that benefit every community, big and small.
It is an exciting time to be in local government, and Mayor Wood looks forward to leading AIM in 2025 as it continues to innovate, collaborate, and build stronger communities across the state.
Mayor Wood shared his appreciation to his fellow members of AIM for this incredible honor. Dave is deeply grateful for the trust and confidence, and Mayor Wood looks forward to working together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the people AIM serves.