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Article uses several non-neutral words, needs to conform with NPOV ("great example of leadership," "dynamism", etc.) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.94.1.14 ( talk) 07:59, 22 December 2007 (UTC)
William J. Green was the best Mayor the city of Philadelphia ever had, he should run again! --—Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.181.39.10 ( talk • contribs)
Patricia Green was 40 years old, not forty three when their daughter Maura was born. Green's son, William J Green IIII, is currently running for City Council in Philadelphia. 162.83.188.61 23:59, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
I've followed Mayor Green's career fairly closely and thus have edited this article not only for historical accuracy and overall style but to remove the bias that previously marred its credibility. I think you'll find that it now adheres more closely to Wikipedia standards ... and it reads a helluva lot better, too. Richard Harnett "Dick" Bloom 18:43, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: MOVED. No objections raised, Bill Green (Philadelphia politician) will be redirected to Bill Green per the proposal. ( non-admin closure) Simplexity22 ( talk) 05:00, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
All three generations of these Philadelphia, Pa. politicians are commonly known as Bill Green, so the current title for the youngest Bill Green should be redirected to the main Bill Green disambiguation page.
Also, the third Green self-identified as "Bill" during his political career:
For the youngest Bill Green, his official website uses "Bill Green", and news media uses "Bill Green IV" at times, like this 2015 Philly.com article, Philly.com in 2013, this 2015 Philadelphia Magazine article, and this 2015 PoliticsPA article.
Finally, about William/Bill Jr., despite more google results for "William J. Green Jr." Congress vs. "Bill Green Jr." Congress, I can find many uses of "Bill" for Junior over the years:
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Article uses several non-neutral words, needs to conform with NPOV ("great example of leadership," "dynamism", etc.) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.94.1.14 ( talk) 07:59, 22 December 2007 (UTC)
William J. Green was the best Mayor the city of Philadelphia ever had, he should run again! --—Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.181.39.10 ( talk • contribs)
Patricia Green was 40 years old, not forty three when their daughter Maura was born. Green's son, William J Green IIII, is currently running for City Council in Philadelphia. 162.83.188.61 23:59, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
I've followed Mayor Green's career fairly closely and thus have edited this article not only for historical accuracy and overall style but to remove the bias that previously marred its credibility. I think you'll find that it now adheres more closely to Wikipedia standards ... and it reads a helluva lot better, too. Richard Harnett "Dick" Bloom 18:43, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: MOVED. No objections raised, Bill Green (Philadelphia politician) will be redirected to Bill Green per the proposal. ( non-admin closure) Simplexity22 ( talk) 05:00, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
All three generations of these Philadelphia, Pa. politicians are commonly known as Bill Green, so the current title for the youngest Bill Green should be redirected to the main Bill Green disambiguation page.
Also, the third Green self-identified as "Bill" during his political career:
For the youngest Bill Green, his official website uses "Bill Green", and news media uses "Bill Green IV" at times, like this 2015 Philly.com article, Philly.com in 2013, this 2015 Philadelphia Magazine article, and this 2015 PoliticsPA article.
Finally, about William/Bill Jr., despite more google results for "William J. Green Jr." Congress vs. "Bill Green Jr." Congress, I can find many uses of "Bill" for Junior over the years: