About me: * I'm a native son of Birmingham, AL * I married Dr. Sharon C. Bell who became my wife and best friend of 32 years and together we have two chldren, William Jr. (Tony) and Jillian (both graduates of Ramsay and the University of Alabama- Tuscaloosa) and a daughter-in-law, Emily * I'm a proud member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, the Male Chorus at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the Birmingham Retired Teachers Association, and Operation New Birmingham * I'm a graduate and past board member of John Carroll High School * I obtained my Master of Arts from UAB and my Juris Doctorate from Miles College School of Law * I have the honor of being the first Minority President elected to the Birmingham City Council, the first Birmingham City Councilor to recieve the Boy Scouts of America "Silver Beaver" award for recruiting inner-city youth, and have been voted one of the '10 Most Influential Leaders of Birmingham' * I'm the original board member of the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, the founder of the 100 Black Men Mentoring Organization, past chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee, and am a board member for the National League of Cities and the Metropolitan Adversity Coalition * I volunteered with the Hurricane Katrina Committee and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and helped raise funds for the Balm of Gilead Program under Dr. Bailey at Cooper Green (Palliative) *
Who I'd like to meet: YOU!
I believe that our city can live up to its potential for every person willing to work hard and do their best. Birmingham must take the lead in moving this entire region forward to become the next great Southern City. We have accomplished much with my leadership, experience, vision, and passion, but we still have so much more to do. I am confident with your help; the best is yet to come!
My campaign headquarters are located at 731-18th Street North (and 8th Avenue), the phone number is (205)251-8507, and our website address is www.williambellformayor.com. Please feel free to call, write, or stop by with any questions and/or concerns you may have, to volunteer, donate, or to obtain yard signs showing your support. Thank you!
