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 (16)(Public Safety)
Vacant building enforcement program
The program could impose registration fees and enforcement costs on owners of vacant buildings.
Two new fire stations
Both fire station projects are reportedly tracking on budget.
Vehicle accident prevention and fleet safety
Vehicle maintenance costs and accident liabilities will be reflected in the reports.
Not In Our Town community conversations
Tenant education and rental property complaints
Domestic violence victim support in low-income housing
Enforcement of school-zone traffic signal on Fairview Avenue
Fire Division wins national cardiac care award — fifth year running
No cost to residents — this is recognition of existing staff performance.
public safety infrastructure
Mayor reported the project is on budget, though no dollar figure was given.
Street parking congestion and child safety on Wexford Drive
E-scooter and e-bike rules downtown and on sidewalks
Low-speed micromobility devices ordinance
Human Relations Commission 2025 activities and 2026 plans
The commission's grant allocation rose from $1,600 to $2,500, with $1,100 awarded in spring grants.
Snow Emergency Response and Utility Reliability
New Everbridge emergency notification system launched
Masonic Temple storm damage
Repairs are being pursued partly through grant funds and insurance.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Herald was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.