Pontiac City Council November 2 Election Candidate Guide - WDET ...

William Parker has an associate's degree in business management from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and a bachelor's and master's degree in biblical studies from Destiny Christian University.

William is a senior pastor for New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran.

District 5 William Parker

William is currently a councilman representing Pontiac City Council District 5. He was elected in November 2021 and is serving his first four-year term.

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As of June 5, 2025, William Parker, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes lack of trust in city leadership is the most important issue, saying "All other issues are intertwined with this issue to some extent."

Aims to connect seniors with essential resources such as transportation, housing, and healthcare.

Aims to connect seniors and veterans with essential resources such as transportation, housing, and healthcare.

- Believes lack of trust in city leadership is the most important issue, saying "All other issues are intertwined with this issue to some extent."
- Aims to connect seniors and veterans with essential resources such as transportation, housing, and healthcare.

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William Parker, Jr.

As of June 10, 2025, William Parker, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the Phoenix Center and Ottawa Towers complex issue has been a "long-standing thorn" for Pontiac citizens, saying it "lacks resolution."

Believes the most important issue facing Pontiac is public safety and supports infrastructure improvements to ensure families, seniors, and children feel safe.

Believes there is a lack of transparency in the city and "excessive hiring of unqualified candidates to executive-controlled offices."

- Believes lack of trust in city leadership is the most important issue, saying "All other issues are intertwined with this issue to some extent."

Believes Pontiac needs infrastructure that will make families, especially seniors and small children, feel safe in their community.

William Parker, Jr. is currently a Councilman representing City Council District Five. He was elected in November 2021 and is serving his first four-year term, which expires on January 1, 2026.

As of June 10, 2025, William Parker, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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William is from Pontiac, Michigan. He attended Community College of the Air Force, where he received an associate degree in science. He also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in arts from Destiny Christian University. He lives with his three children. He attends New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church.

William Parker, Jr. is currently Councilman representing City Council District Five. He was elected in November 2021 to a four-year term expiring January 1, 2026, and is serving his first term.

Believes the most important issue is the "lack of trust, belief and respect of city leadership."

Believes the most important issue facing Pontiac is public safety and supports infrastructure improvements to make families, seniors, and children feel safe.

As of June 5, 2025, William Parker, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in the need for a long-term plan for maintaining city streets and sewers.

William is from Pontiac, Michigan. He attended the Community College of the Air Force and received an associate of science degree. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Destiny Christian University. He lives with his three children. He attends New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church.

William Parker Jr. is the Senior Pastor at New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, where he leads worship services and oversees church operations.

William Parker, Jr. is currently a member of the Pontiac City Council representing District Five. He was elected in November 2021 to a four-year term expiring on January 1, 2026.

Believes the most important issue facing Pontiac is public safety and wants to improve infrastructure to make families, seniors, and children feel safe.

Believes there is a lack of transparency in the city and an "excessive hiring of unqualified candidates to executive-controlled offices."

William is a Senior Pastor. He works at New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, where he leads worship services and manages church programs. He oversees a church food bank program that has provided food to the community for over 15 years. He personally worked with local schools to distribute food during the pandemic and opened a food bank to meet community needs. Information on previous professional roles is not available at this time.

William Parker, Jr. is currently a City Council Member representing District Five in Pontiac. He was elected in November 2021 and is serving his first term, a four-year term expiring on January 1, 2026.

Believes there is a lack of transparency in the city and that unqualified candidates are being hired for executive-controlled offices.

Advocates for a long-term plan for maintaining city streets and sewers.

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