State Rep. Jeffrey Wood, I-Chippewa Falls, announced Friday he will not seek re-election in 2010.
Wood was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Tomah last week. If convicted, this would be his third offense in under a year.
In a statement, Wood said he needed to put his recovery from drug and alcohol abuse above a potential re-election campaign.
""I believe it is in my family's best interest for me not to seek re-election to the Assembly next year, and I plan instead to focus on recovery,"" he said.
According to the statement, Wood was receiving in-patient treatment prior to his arrest for drug and alcohol abuse. In his statement he expressed regret and said he was ""deeply embarrassed"" for his actions.
State Rep. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, introduced an expulsion resolution earlier this month in hopes of removing Wood from the Assembly. Expulsion requires a two-thirds vote from Assembly members.
State Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, D-Janesville, expressed disappointment upon hearing about Wood's arrest.
""It seems clear that Rep. Wood has not been solely focused on recovery and has again endangered himself and the public,"" Sheridan said in a statement. ""Now, we must take a very hard look at his case, and determine if he is truly able to serve the people of his district.""
Wood was arrested in January and September of this year on similar charges.
