Bill Segal
Encyclopedia
Bill Segal was the District 5 County Commissioner of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners
in Orange County
, Florida
and was a candidate for Mayor of Orange County
.
, Florida and graduated from Edgewater High School
in 1967. In 1971, he graduated from the University of Miami
with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. After college, Segal entered the real estate industry and remains a Certified General Contractor. Over the years, he built a highly successful diversified real estate company and also started a restaurant chain that he grew to 7 locations before selling it.
. He was opposed by fellow Democrat
Linda Stewart, and Republicans
Matthew Falconer and Teresa Jacobs
. , Segal had out-raised and out-spent all three opponents combined. Segal has received endorsements during his campaign from Orlando
Mayor
Buddy Dyer
, Winter Park
Mayor
Ken Bradley, and Belle Isle
Mayor
Bill Brooks
. In the general election on November 2, 2010, Segal was resoundingly defeated by Teresa Jacobs
, 68%-32%.
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Orange County, Florida. It runs in the manner of a county commission...
in Orange County
Orange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and was a candidate for Mayor of Orange County
Mayor of Orange County, Florida
Mayor of Orange County, Florida is the is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. The Mayor is elected countywide. Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called "Orange County Chairman", which became an elected...
.
Early life
Segal grew up in Orange CountyOrange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
, Florida and graduated from Edgewater High School
Edgewater High School
Edgewater High School is a public secondary school located in the College Park section of Orlando, Florida. It is operated by the Orange County Public Schools system. The athletic teams are known as the 'Fighting Eagles' with colors red and white....
in 1967. In 1971, he graduated from the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. After college, Segal entered the real estate industry and remains a Certified General Contractor. Over the years, he built a highly successful diversified real estate company and also started a restaurant chain that he grew to 7 locations before selling it.
Boards and community service
- Chairman Orange CountyOrange County, FloridaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
Workforce Housing Taskforce - Member Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
Chamber of CommerceChamber of commerceA chamber of commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community... - Member Goldenrod Chamber of Commerce
- Honorary Member Rotary Club of Orange County East
- Member Orange CountyOrange County, FloridaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
Children and Family Services Board - Member Orange CountyOrange County, FloridaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board - Member, Council of 100
- Board Member, Orlando Museum of ArtOrlando Museum of ArtThe Orlando Museum of Art is located at 2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, Florida. It houses local, regional, national and international works of art. The museum collections include a diverse range of pieces that cover a broad spectrum of subjects using a variety of artistic mediums.-Websites:* *....
Board of Trustees - Ex Officio Member, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Graduate, FBI Citizen's Academy
- Founding Director, Coalition for the HomelessCoalition for the Homeless…The National Coalition for the Homeless is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to a single mission...
- Former Director, Florida Symphony Orchestra<
- Past President, Jewish Family Services
- Past President, University of MiamiUniversity of MiamiThe University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
Alumni and Boosters - Former Lay Member, 18th District Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
- Former Member and Chairman, St. Johns River Water Management District
- Past President, Tiger Bay Club
Campaign for mayor
In 2010, Segal ran for the office of Mayor of Orange CountyMayor of Orange County, Florida
Mayor of Orange County, Florida is the is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. The Mayor is elected countywide. Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called "Orange County Chairman", which became an elected...
. He was opposed by fellow Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Linda Stewart, and Republicans
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Matthew Falconer and Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs is the current mayor of Orange County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is lead by the Mayor of Orange County. Teresa Jacobs was sworn in as the Mayor of Orange County on January 4, 2011...
. , Segal had out-raised and out-spent all three opponents combined. Segal has received endorsements during his campaign from Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
Buddy Dyer
Buddy Dyer
John Hugh "Buddy" Dyer is mayor of Orlando, Florida, first elected in 2003. He is a member of the United States Democratic Party. Previously he represented Orlando in the Florida State Senate for ten years, including three years when he was the Senate Democratic leader.-Early life:Dyer was born in...
, Winter Park
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
Ken Bradley, and Belle Isle
Belle Isle, Florida
Belle Isle is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,531 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2006, the city had a population of 6,457. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:The area now known as Belle...
Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
Bill Brooks
. In the general election on November 2, 2010, Segal was resoundingly defeated by Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs is the current mayor of Orange County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is lead by the Mayor of Orange County. Teresa Jacobs was sworn in as the Mayor of Orange County on January 4, 2011...
, 68%-32%.