Bill Bullard, Jr.

Bill Bullard, Jr.
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012
Preceded by	Ruth Johnson
Succeeded by	Lisa Brown
Member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from the 2nd District
In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011
Succeeded by	Robert Hoffman
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 15th district
In office June 6, 1996 – December 31, 2002
Preceded by	Dave Honigman
Succeeded by	Nancy Cassis
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 38th district 60th District (1983-1992)
In office January 1, 1983 – June 6, 1996
Preceded by	Claude Trim
Succeeded by	Nancy Cassis
Personal details
Born	July 12, 1943 Detroit
Political party	Republican
Residence	Highland Township
Alma mater	Detroit College of Law (J.D.) University of Michigan (B.A.)

Bill Bullard, Jr. is a Republican former member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature and local official in Oakland County.^[1]

Bullard earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and law degree from the Detroit College of Law. He served in elected office in Highland Township from 1978 through 1982, and was elected to the state House in 1982. 12 years later, Bullard was elected to the state Senate in a special election in June.^[2][3]

After leaving the Legislature, Bullard was elected to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, where he served four terms, including six years as chairman, before being selected to succeed Ruth Johnson as county clerk/register of deeds when Johnson was elected Michigan Secretary of State.^[4] Bullard was defeated for re-election to a full term in 2012 by Lisa Brown.

References

1. The Political Graveyard: Bullard, Bill, Jr.
2. 2001–2002 Michigan Manual: State Senator Bill Bullard, Jr.
3. Senate Resolution 314 (2002): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Bill Bullard, Jr.
4. Crumm, Charles (7 December 2010). "Bill Bullard Jr. named Oakland County Clerk". The Oakland Press.