Bill GriffinBill Griffin

For 35 years, families in Northeast Philadelphia knew Bill Griffin as the teacher and principal who cared about their kids. At Austin Meehan Middle School, Kennedy Crossan Elementary School, John Hancock Elementary Demonstration School and General J. Harry LaBrum Middle School, he worked to create classrooms where students could grow and learn, and where parents felt heard and respected. Families trusted Bill because he was fair, steady, and always showed up for the community. After retiring from the School District, Bill didn’t slow down. Today he serves families as a licensed real estate agent, guiding them through home sales, purchases, and big decisions. And when schools need a trusted leader, Bill still answers the call as a substitute principal. Bill and his wife, Dawn, raised their family here. They understand the pressures families face today—from safety and stability to rising prices and higher costs impacting seniors and working parents. Now a grandfather of seven, Bill wants to make sure the next generation can grow up in a community that is safe, affordable, and full of opportunity. Bill isn’t a career politician; he’s a neighbor who listens and solves problems. He believes government should make life easier, not harder, and focus on the basics families care about most: safe blocks, good schools, reliable health care, and a fair shot for seniors and working families. As State Representative, Bill will put people before politics and fight for practical solutions that make everyday life better for Northeast Philadelphia.