William “Rusty” Bailey - Bio

Since graduating from West Point with a degree in political science in 1994, Rusty has worked in a variety of public service positions and has earned a Master's Degree in Public Policy from UCLA.

Rusty is currently the Ward 3 Riverside City Council Member and a Government teacher at Riverside’s Poly High School.

Among his many accomplishments, Rusty has served as an Armament Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer in the U.S. Army, and has served as a Legislative Aide for County Supervisor John F. Tavaglione. In addition, Rusty has worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Riverside County Economic Development Agency. He was a member of the City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board until he was sworn in as a Council Member in December of 2007.

Rusty is married to Judy and has two young daughters. He enjoys coaching his older daughter’s soccer team and is a proud supporter of UCLA athletics.