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Bill Wortz joined Public Affairs Associates, Inc. in January of 1996, having spent the four years prior as Director of Public Policy for the Michigan Association of REALTORS.  In that role, he was responsible for the success of the REALTORS legislative agenda and their PAC fund-raising efforts.

Bill received his start in politics working for a Conservative Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons, as part of an international internship program while studying overseas at the London School of Economics.  During this time, he had the privilege of working in the 1987 General Election in Britain that saw Margaret Thatcher elected to an unprecedented third term as Prime Minister.

Upon graduation from college, Bill immediately began working for the Michigan House of Representatives as the chief of staff to Representative Mick Middaugh (R-Paw Paw), chair of the House Conservation, Environment and Great Lakes Committee.  In his nearly four years there, he was responsible for the day-to-day workings of the legislative office including constituent relations, publications, and management of the Representative’s legislative agenda.

Bill has extensive experience with many political and ballot proposal campaigns.  In particular, he served as a spokesperson for Proposal A, which was successful in delivering a property tax cut to Michigan ’s citizens.  In addition, he has written numerous articles for trade magazines, and his editorials have been published in many newspapers statewide.

Bill serves on several boards including: the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University, Michigan Society of Association Executives Legislative Committee and Citizens for Traditional Values.  In addition, he is involved in coaching his sons’ hockey and baseball teams.

Bill is a graduate of Michigan State University , with a Bachelor of Science in Russian Literature and Labor Relations.  Bill’s wife, Lori, is a partner with the Sterling Corporation, a Lansing based campaign and issue management firm.  They live in Okemos with their four children: Gwyneth, Caleb, Reagan and Eliza.

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