Bill Poole

For the 19th century gangster, see William Poole.

Bill Poole
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
2011–2021
Preceded byRobert J. Bentley
Succeeded byCynthia Almond
Personal details
Born
William Stitt Poole III

(1975-05-01) May 1, 1975 (age 49)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Alabama (BS, JD)

William Stitt Poole III[1] (born May 1, 1975)[2] is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives for the 63rd district from 2011 to 2021.

Early life and education

Poole was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Alabama in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2004.

Career

After graduating from law school, he took a job as a civil attorney for the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He became a city attorney and prosecutor for Brookwood, Alabama, and also worked for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and as a staff assistant to the House Ways and Means Committee in the United States House of Representatives.[3]

In 2010, Poole ran for the 63rd district of the Alabama House of Representatives which was represented by Robert J. Bentley.[4] Poole defeated attorney John Fisher for the Republican Party nomination,[5] and Democratic professor Susan Pace Hamill in the general election.[3]

In 2013, House Speaker Mike Hubbard appointed Poole as chair of the House Ways and Means Education Committee.[6] Following Hubbard's criminal conviction in 2016, Poole considered running for speaker, though he opted against it.[7] After Donald Trump announced that he selected United States Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama to become United States attorney general, Bentley considered appointing Poole to the position.[8]

Personal life

Poole was raised in Dayton, Alabama. He and his wife, Niccole, have three children.[3] Poole's father, Bill II, served as a city attorney for Demopolis, Alabama.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Mr. William Stitt Poole, III Profile | Tuscaloosa, AL Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Julie Trabue Yates, Charles Clay Trabue (IV) (January 1, 1983). The Trabue Family in America, 1700-1983. Gateway Press.
  3. ^ a b c Taylor, Stephanie. "Newcomer will fill Bentley's seat". Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  4. ^ Stevenson, Tommy. "Tuscaloosa attorney to run for House seat". Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  5. ^ Stevenson, Tommy. "Bill Poole takes District 63 Republican nomination". Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  6. ^ "Rep. Bill Poole of Tuscaloosa named new chairman of House education budget committee". July 17, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  7. ^ "Bill Poole won't run for Alabama House speaker". Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  8. ^ Taylor, Drew. "Poole interviews for Sessions' Senate seat". Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  9. ^ "Demopolis city attorney Bill Poole suffers gunshot wound - The Demopolis Times". January 17, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2017.