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Welcome and Introduction

Thank you for visiting this Re-Elect Herald Your Fourth Ward Council Member Web site.

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This Web site is meant to be informative and to provide additional means to contact me.  It has the following sections:

  1. Welcome and Introduction: The layout of the Web site is given.

  2. Announcement: A copy of my 2025 press release announcing my run for re-election as your Fourth Ward Council Member.

  3. Why I'm Running: An explanation for my motivation for running.  Spoiler alert: to serve you.

  4. Family: A chance for me to show off my wonderful family!

  5. Preparation & Service - Acrostic: An easy-to-remember highlight of what I bring to the position (although I really need to update it with current values).

  6. Preparation & Service - Summary: A listing of my qualifications.

  7. Contact: There are numerous ways to contact me.  Your input is vital in my service to you.

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Thank you for allowing me to represent you as your Fourth Ward Council Member.  I take the responsibility seriously.  I view the position as a public servant and the hard work I devote is to serve you.

 

With thanks and appreciation to the residents of the Fourth Ward as well as to my wife, Karen, I was sworn in for the eighth time as Fourth Ward Council Member on January 2, 2024.

 

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Please enjoy the Web site.  And, definitely don't hesitate to contact me!

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About a two-minute introductory video made a few years ago.  Some details have changed (e.g., election date); but, overall, it still holds true.  Also, note that video should state: "Overall, I'm in my sixteenth year serving the citizens as Fourth Ward City Council Member.  And, because of the times that I've been on Council, it actually spans portions of four decades.

Announcement

Announcement (2025)

Herald Seeks to Continue Service as Fourth Ward Council Member

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Current Bowling Green City Council Member William J. Herald has filed his petitions to run for re-election to the Fourth Ward position on City Council.

 

“It has been an honor to serve the citizens as a council member for 15 years – these past seven years as well as during my previous eight years a while back. As the senior member of council, I bring both current and past experience gained as an active council member over parts of four decades. This organizational knowledge and pro-active energy are particularly helpful in providing balance and perspective to Council as well as being a calm voice of reason,” Herald said.

 

“The impact of the experience is amplified by the energy that I commit to the position. For example, last year I again went above-and-beyond by attending over 100 city-related meetings, holding my Fourth Ward Quarterly meetings, distributing my Fourth Ward newsletter, going door-to-door to over 250 homes, assisting numerous residents on city-related matters, and crafting and introducing legislation,” Herald added.

 

Herald emphasizes city/ward-level priorities which include:

  • Assisting citizens in their interaction with their city government;

  • Increasing efficient and responsive city services including the very important safety forces;

  • Being vigilant in prudent budgeting and economic development;

  • Improving neighborhoods, including streets, sidewalks, and drainage; and

  • Progressing in sustainability efforts.

 

Herald has almost 30 years of business experience; including his previous position as a data scientist for First Solar. He is currently a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of computer science, teaching analytics courses at the University of Findlay.

 

His education includes a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and computer science from BGSU, a master of science degree in Applied Statistics from BGSU, a master of arts degree in Public Administration/Policy from BGSU, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management from Ohio State University.

 

Herald has been a Bowling Green resident for over 44 years. He and his wife, Karen, are parents of Jonathan, who passed in 2020, Joel and Amy. They are also grandparents to five grandchildren. The couple are long-time members of Covenant Church in Bowling Green.

 

Fourth Ward Council Member William Herald encourages residents to reach out to him at: 419 352-6644, williamjherald@gmail.com, www.williamjherald.org, his quarterly meetings, and as he knocks on doors.

Family

​I have been blessed with a wonderful family.  Below is a family picture taken while our son, Jonathan, was still with us.  Pictured from left to right are: granddaughters Ellie and Brooke, daughter-in-law Lesley, son Joel, Bill, wife Karen, son Jonathan, granddaughter Kaitlyn, daughter Amy, and grandson Zachary.
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Why Am I Doing This (Running for Council)?

Why am I doing this?  The answer’s quite simply to serve.

 

"I’ve always seen the job as being a public servant.  The most important part of the job is helping the citizens.  This service includes acting as an intermediary between the citizen and their local government.  This service also includes actively going out and seeking citizen input as a vital part of the decision making process.  This service includes thoroughly analyzing an issue before an important vote.  And the service includes proactively identifying legitimate areas for improvement and fashioning a solution.  Quite simply, I have a passion to serve. …

 

I’m prepared to passionately work hard serving the citizens of Bowling Green.  I ask for the opportunity … to serve."

 

The video below was filmed while running for returning to Council.  Much of the video is as applicable today as it was then (with a few changes, e.g., I've been faithfully going to City Council meetings since mid-2006; having missed one or maybe two over that span).  The above quote applied then and still holds true today.

Why?
Family

Preparation & Service - Acrostic

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Prep. & Service - Summary

Preparation & Service - Summary

​Bowling Green City Council Experience

(15 years)

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Business

Experience

(almost 30 years)

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University-Level

Teaching

Experience

(12+ years)

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Education

(4 university degrees)

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Other Service to

Community

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Family

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  • In eighth year as current Fourth Ward City Council Member (2018-current).

    • Chair of Transportation & Safety Council Committee;

    • Member of Finance and Community Improvement Council Committees.

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  • Eight years previously serving and leading as Fourth Ward Council Member (1984-91).

    • President Pro-Tem of Council;

    • Served on every Council Committee;

    • Actively sought citizen input.

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  • 20+ years in research-related jobs, most recently Data Scientist with First Solar.

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  • 5+ years with Owens-Corning, as Senior Systems Analyst.

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  • 2+ years with Cooper Tire Company, as Corporate statistician.

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  • Currently full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer Science; teaching analytics at University of Findlay.

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  • 5 years as full-time instructor at Bowling Green State University (BGSU).

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  • 6 years as full-time instructor at the University of Toledo (UT).

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  • Ph.D. from Ohio State University in Public Policy and Management.

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  • Master of Arts degree from BGSU in Public Administration/Policy.

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  • Master of Science degree from BGSU in Applied Statistics.

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  • Bachelor of Science degree from BGSU in Mathematics & Computer Science (cum laude).

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  • Regular attendance at Not in Our Town and various citizen-led organization meetings.

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  • Former Head Coach for youth baseball teams.

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  • Former 5th-6th grade Sunday School teacher.

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  • Married to Karen (48 years) with children Jonathan (passed in 2020), Joel, and Amy; daughter-in-law Lesley; and grandchildren Kaitlyn, Ellie, Brooke, Zachary, Vincent.

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  • Member of Bowling Green  Covenant Church.

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  • Over 44 years as resident of Bowling Green.

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CONTACT

Contact

Address
 
1030 Conneaut Avenue
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Phone Number
 
419 352-6644
E-Mail Address
 
williamjherald@gmail.com
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Please feel free to contact me.  I can be reached by any of the above or you can fill out the form below.  The information will be sent to my e-mail address.  I look forward to hearing from you!  Thank you!

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