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'''Willie Florence, Sr''' (born c. [[1954]]) is an attorney and candidate for [[Birmingham City Council District 7]] in the [[2009 Birmingham City Council election]].
'''Willie "Red Tape" Florence, Sr''' (born c. [[1954]]) is the owner of [[Dollars World Furniture Mart]] and owner and lead counsel for the [[Firm of Compassion, P.C.]] attorneys.


Florence has a bachelor's degree from [[Miles College]], a law degree from the [[Birmingham School of Law]] and a master's of ministry from [[Birmingham Theological Seminary]]. He is a former judge pro tem in [[Birmingham Municipal Court]] and the owner of [[Dollars World Furniture Mart]] and the [[Firm of Compassion, P.C.]] law firm.
Florence has a bachelor's degree from [[Miles College]], a law degree from the [[Birmingham School of Law]] and a master's of ministry from [[Birmingham Theological Seminary]]. He is a former judge pro tem in [[Birmingham Municipal Court]].


As a City Council candidate he is running on a platform of community safety, school improvements and support for residents and businesses.
In September [[2008]] Florence married [[Antonia King]] at [[New Hope Baptist Church]].


In September [[2008]] Florence married [[Antonia King]] at [[New Hope Baptist Church]].
Florence was an unsuccessful candidate for [[Birmingham City Council District 7]] in the [[2009 Birmingham City Council election]]. He lost to [[Jay Roberson]] in the race for the seat left vacant by the death of [[Miriam Witherspoon]].


==References==
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Revision as of 21:51, 25 August 2009

Willie "Red Tape" Florence, Sr (born c. 1954) is the owner of Dollars World Furniture Mart and owner and lead counsel for the Firm of Compassion, P.C. attorneys.

Florence has a bachelor's degree from Miles College, a law degree from the Birmingham School of Law and a master's of ministry from Birmingham Theological Seminary. He is a former judge pro tem in Birmingham Municipal Court.

In September 2008 Florence married Antonia King at New Hope Baptist Church.

Florence was an unsuccessful candidate for Birmingham City Council District 7 in the 2009 Birmingham City Council election. He lost to Jay Roberson in the race for the seat left vacant by the death of Miriam Witherspoon.

References

  • "Birmingham City Council District 7: Willie Florence." (August 20, 2009) Birmingham News
  • "King-Florence Wedding of the Century." wedding announcement (August 24, 2009) Birmingham News