Full Name:
William 'Bill' C. Pollard, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Spouse: Ritzel; 1 Child: Michelle
Birth Date:
12/10/1953
Birth Place:
Topeka, KS
Home City:
Avon Park, FL
Religion:
Christian
AS, Respiratory Therapy, Washburn University, 1995
MS, Political Science; Journalism, The University of Kansas, 1976-1979
BA, Political Science and Government; Computer Science, Washburn University, 1972-1976
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 17, 2018
Admin, Moderator, Facebook Economic Justice Caucus Page, 2013-2015
No caucus information on file.
Sleep Technologist, Florida Hospital Heartland, 2009-present
Respiratory Therapist, Florida Hospital Heartland, 2002-present
Registered Sleep Technologist, Central Florida Sleep Diagnostic and Treatment Center, 2016
Respiratory Therapist, Highlands Regional Medical Center, 2002-2009
Member, Highland County Indivisible, 2017-present
Member, Highlands County Democratic Party Steering Committee, 2017-present
Member, Sebring Historical Society, 2017-present
Member, Avon Park Historical Society, 2016-present
Volunteer, Highland County Democratic Party, 2016-present
Member, National Eagle Scout Association, 2015-present
Member, Highlands County Historical Preservation Commission, 2013-present
Volunteer Editor/Writer, Wikimedia Foundation, 2005-present
Precinct Committeeman, Highlands County Democratic Party, 2018
Member, Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2009-2017
Member, Green Party of the United States Eco-Action Committee, 2014-2016
Member, Deerwood Elementary School Advisory Board Committee, 2000-2001
Member, Association of Poinciana Villages Finance Committee, 1997-1998
Awards:
1994 Lyons Historical Book Award, Kansas Authors Club, 1993 Alfred M. Landon Historical Research Grant, Kansas State Historical Society
Favorite Quote:
Oh, a wise guy, eh? - Moe Howard
Pets (include names):
2
Publications:
Avoiding Work-At-Home Scams: And How to Find Real Opportunities, Create Space, Mar 29, 2016;
Avon Park Lakes History: A Community in Highlands County, Florida, Create Space, Feb 24, 2016; Forts and Posts in Kansas During the Civil War: 1861-1865, Create Space, Jun 12, 2015; Dark Friday: The Story of Quantrill's Lawrence Raid, Baranski Publishing, May 1991
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
We need a vibrant two-party system. After the 2016 election our national government is in the hands of one party only. That must change.