William J. Reardon (born June 24, 1941)[1] is an American politician and educator.
He began teaching government and social studies at Bishop Miege High School in nearby Roeland Park and became the girls assistant basketball coach.
In 1974 he won the Democratic Party primary and then the general election.
Reardon served 15 consecutive terms in the House, only the second state legislator to do so in the history of Kansas.
An advocate for education, fair labor practices, social services, and opposition to capital punishment.