William V. "Bill" Bell

William V. "Bill" Bell

Running for: Durham Mayor

Home: Washington, D.C.

Age: 66

Family: Wife, Judith; son, William V. Bell II; daughters, Tiffany Anne, Anjanee Nicole, Kristen V. Bell-Hughes; and granddaughter, Aslan Spaulding Hughes

Education: B.S./Electrical Engineering, Howard University, M.S./Electrical Engineering, New York, N.Y.

Occupation/Background: Retired Electrical Engineer, IBM, Corporation, Executive Vice-President/COO (UDI/CDC)

Political affiliation: Democrat

Top three priorities if elected:
1) Inner-city revitalization to include infrastructure improvements and continued reduction in crime and enhanced public safety

2) Enhanced oversight – accountability of all city staff and continued fiscal responsibility

3) Climate and environmental protection

How to contact:
UDI/CDC: 919-544-4597 ext. 26
Office of the Mayor: 919-560-4333 ext. 269
Cell: 919-475-3368
Web site: www.billbellformayor.com

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