Community Leaders On Bill Heller

"When the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and a group from St. Petersburg wanted to launch a Community Foundation as a division of Tampa Bay, I could think of no one better to be the initial Chairman than Bill Heller.  As usual, he accepted and Mr. Community did a great job!"
 
David J. Fischer
President and CEO
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay


"There are few who can compare with Bill Heller for being a positive influence on our city. He has been a champion for education both in the college and public school arenas, and a good friend of many other worthy causes generally over many years."
 
Will Michaels
President
Council of Neighborhood Associations


"Bill Heller's leadership of both the Arts Council and the Pinellas Cultural Foundation has strengthened the cultural sector and reinforced the role of the arts in civic engagement, economic development, cultural tourism and life-long learning."

Judith Powers
Director
Pinellas County Cultural Affairs

"Bill Heller has served with distinction on the Bayfront Health System and Foundation boards, leaving a legacy of leadership defined by service and action. He is a true champion for healthcare and the people of Pinellas County."

Sue Brody
CEO
Bayfront Health Systems

 

Your Neighbors on Bill Heller

The statements below are from District 52 constituents who have contacted Bill for help or information.  They weren't asked to give a quote supporting Bill -- these quotes were all taken from letters and emails they wrote thanking him and his office for their assistance.

January 2010:
    Thank you very much for taking time…to help my friend receive her food stamp benefits…she and baby girl are happy and healthy.
        Amy Kennedy

February 13, 2010
    Your help in resolving the issue…is greatly appreciated. …in the scheme of things, this is a small matter…thank you for solving it for me.
        Bill Shuchart

February 15, 2010
Thank you so very much for all you have done. I truly appreciate it.
        Emery Chase

February 18, 2010
    I…write to say thank you….for everything…to make my street crossing safer. …never would have been possible without your efforts.
        Anne R. Brown

May 27, 2009
    It is my pleasure to be represented by honorable public officials such as yourself….I will always appreciate your generosities.
        Albert Nagy

June 20, 2009
    You certainly did a thorough job in getting an answer….glad to hear that Pinellas Schools work with Tampa Bay Harvest …As always, I appreciate all you do.
        Barbara Fleischer

July 17, 2009
    We never could have accomplished the payment so quickly without your assistance.
        Sandy Murray

Endorsements

  • AFL-CIO
  • AFSCME
  • Democratic Veterans Caucus of Florida
  • Florida Education Association
  • Florida Medical Association
  • Florida Police Benevolent Assoc.
  • Florida Professional Firefighters
  • Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association