A Visit with Former Mayor Bill Frederick

Always important to seek counsel from those who came before you. Little known fact: My first campaign work was for Bill Frederick. Riding in a trolly as a 9-year old in Southern Oaks neighborhood with my friend Kern Hastings, I can remember like it was yesterday, holding the mega phone yelling: “Vote for Bill for Mayor”!

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of knowing Mayor Bill for another 45 years! In addition, I’ve had the honor of working with him on several important projects including the Dr. Philllips Center, when the community came together to make the center a reality.

Mayor Bill is still dishing out sage advice at the young age of 90! Asking me important questions, sharing advice and discussing issues. The City Beautiful is still at the heart of Mayor Bill’s life. I was happy to visit with him recently. He was a wonderful Mayor and has been a great friend and mentor to me all these years.