Ward 4 Council Member· 2024-01-02–2027-12-01 (sworn in at the January 2, 2024 council meeting and again January 5, 2026 after re-election November 4, 2025 per Wood County official results, Ward 4 since 2018 per BOE Took Office; month-level end: December 2027 because the Wood County BOE Elected Officials List updated 1/5/2026 shows a 2 year term Commences 1/1/2026 with next election 11/2/2027 although its Expires field reads 12/31/2026, which is inconsistent with a seat filled in 2025 for a 2 year term)
William J. Herald
Bowling Green
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 1:21:53
- Avg per meeting
- 5:28
- Segments
- 1792
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Top issues during term (5)(Business Jobs)
Economic development pipeline
Prospects could mean hundreds of new jobs; Cooper Standard's departure by 2027 means roughly 200,000 square feet will need a new user.
Chipotle restaurant height variance on south side
A new commercial restaurant will be built on the city's south side.
Tourism impact and Winterfest
Roughly $172,000 in combined Visit BG grants, sponsorships and marketing supported 2025 tourism.
City website redesign and accessibility improvements
ClaZel Theater restoration
Regular rental rate is $2,000 a night but negotiable.
Decisions during term (0)
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