Herald, Fourth Ward Council Member

01/06/2026

I was sworn in for my ninth two-year term on Council (with wife Karen and son Joel by my side). I am truly excited to continue working during this new term in office. My thanks to the residents of the Fourth Ward for allowing me to continue serving.

11/02/2025

Saturday, I knocked on my 2,000th door this year!
Please note that I personally knocked on these doors (as opposed to merely having people drop off material).
I have gladly and energetically spent the 176 hours so I can listen, answer questions, and see if I can help. As a result, I have a deeper understanding of individual and neighborhood concerns.
There is no substitute for this interaction!
My deep thanks to everyone who has given valuable input.

09/08/2025

Saturday I knocked on my 1,000th door this year. I want to thank all those who have taken the time to speak with me about city and neighborhood matters. This helps me better represent those in the Fourth Ward. Chatting with you all is a favorite part of being on Council and campaigning. There really is no substitute for this time. Well, on to the next 1,000!

page for BG Council Member William J. Herald as additional way to communicate with citizens.

02/02/2025

Fourth Ward Quarterly Meeting
I hope to see you at my 60th Fourth Ward Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Administration building.

BG City Council member Bill Herald to hold Fourth Ward quarterly meeting on Feb. 6 Bill Herald Posted By: Jan Larson McLaughlin February 1, 2025 Bowling Green City Council member William Herald will hold his 60th Fourth Ward quarterly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., at the new City Building,...

01/28/2025

As a ward Council Member, January of odd-numbered years means ... running for re-election! Today I submitted my petition signatures to be on the ballot for the Fourth Ward Council position. Thanks to those who signed my petition. I look forward to going door to door (okay, maybe when it gets a little warmer) and visiting with the wonderful residents of the Fourth Ward. In the meantime, please contact me if I can be of service.

Bill Herald seeks re-election to BG City Council Fourth Ward seat Bill Herald Posted By: Jan Larson McLaughlin January 27, 2025 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 ho...

01/03/2024

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

01/24/2023

One of the joys of two-year Council terms is running for re-election every other year. I look forward to another campaign. Here's my announcement as a candidate.

Herald seeks re-election as Fourth Ward BG City Council member Bill Herald Posted By: Jan Larson McLaughlin January 23, 2023 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 serv...

09/16/2022

Council met last night to further allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money. I made the first motion which was to allocate monies to go to those most affected by COVID. Specifically, my motion was: $50,000 to Brown Bag Food Project, $50,000 to BG Christian Food Pantry, $50,000 to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity, $100,000 to La Conexion, and $100,000 The Cocoon. Council Members were uncomfortable with writing checks directly to the non-profit organizations. They did want to allocate $500,000 to assist non-profit organizations, but to have city's grants department determine non-profit organizations and amounts with direction from a Council Committee. So, I'm pleased to state that our first allocation of the night was for half a million dollars to non-profit organizations (through the grants dept.) to assist them in ministering to those in need (e.g., food insecurity). See also: my ARPA funding criteria (https://www.williamjherald.org/_files/ugd/4c5081_d27cda05bbb0454eb8b0fad5660bc3a9.pdf) and BG Independent Media article about yesterday's meeting (https://bgindependentmedia.org/bg-assigns-2m-covid-relief-funds-to-projects-pickleball-dog-parks-downtown-restrooms-among-winners).

BG picks projects to get $2M COVID relief funds – pickleball, dog parks, downtown restrooms among winners TOPICS:American Rescue Plan ActBowling Green City CouncilCOVID relief funds Bowling Green City Council debates COVID relief funding for proposed projects. Posted By: Jan Larson McLaughlin Sept...

02/08/2022

The city of Bowling Green is going to receive ARPA (America Rescue Plan Act) funds from the federal government. We have allocated significant funds to much-needed street repair as well as other appropriate projects. Your City Council and the Administration are actively seeking input on suggested additional projects.

Important information about the funding can be found at: https://www.bgohio.org/641/ARPA-Funding-Community-Feedback

A brief and helpful survey has been posted at: https://bit.ly/BGARPA

Please take a look at these two Web sites (info and survey) and provide us the benefit of your thoughts and insights by answering the survey by the deadline of March 11.

As your representative on City Council, I am eager to study your suggestions.

Thank you for your time and input!

Bill

Help us prioritize the spending of remaining ARPA Funds

11/04/2021

A heartfelt, deep thanks for the opportunity to continue serving as Fourth Ward Council Member!