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Jim Wood and Les Wilson

Les Wilson and Jim Wood are the stats team at BocaFirst with the creds and experience to analyze then simplify complex statistics and data for readers. Jim is a computer engineer who holds undergraduate degrees in mathematics and management, a master’s degree in computer engineering and an MBA. He is also a veteran who served four years on active duty with the United States Air Force. His interests include cycling, guitar, and cooking. He moved to Boca with his family in 1992 and is a member of the Boca Raton Bicycle Club and the FAU Alumni Association. Les Wilson is a retired Computer Scientist and IBM Senior Technical Staff Member after a 35 year career in product Research and Development. He has a BS Degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University. Les has lived in Boca since the early '90s, raised a family in several neighborhoods and is an expert resident of South East Boca.

The Watchdog
2023 Uniform Municipal Election Boca Raton Precinct-Level Vote Summary

by Jim Wood and Les Wilson March 18, 2023

by Jim Wood and Les Wilson March 18, 2023

Reading time: 2 mins We summarized the Boca Raton 2023 voting results in graphical format at the end of this article for easier study.

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COVID Trackers
The BocaFirst COVID-19 Tracker

by Jim Wood and Les Wilson April 28, 2021

by Jim Wood and Les Wilson April 28, 2021

Reading time: 3 mins Includes Warp Speed vaccination stats. This is our COVID-19 “at a glance” infographic and tracker for Boca Raton and Palm Beach County based on data collected from the Florida Department of Health.

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Boca Viewpoint
Should Palm Beach County Reopening be Tied to Broward/Dade?

by Jim Wood and Les Wilson August 24, 2020

by Jim Wood and Les Wilson August 24, 2020

Reading time: 6 mins Something as important as reopening a county needs to stand on its own. Our officials should have the fortitude to do so. Time to lead.

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