Alan Williams
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| Alan Williams | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida A&M University | |
| Master's | Florida A&M University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 22, 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Tallahassee, Florida | |
| Profession | Marketing and Business Consultant | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Williams has worked as a community relations aide to Tallahassee Mayor John Marks, and in sales for the Sprint Company.
He is on the Board of Directors of the Boys Choir of Tallahassee, and Challenger Learning Center, is a member of the League of Women Voters of Florida, and National Forum for Black Public Administrators.[1]
Issues
Williams did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Williams's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 475 - "Early Voting Sites: Permits supervisor of elections to designate permanent public facilities as early voting sites."
- HB 1299 - "Tax Refund Program for Business Sustainability Training: Authorizes sales tax refund to construction businesses for portion of tuition cost to attend training by US Green Building Council; limits amount of tax refund per employee; authorizes small businesses to apply for refund; requires business to apply to DOR for tax refund"
- HB 1427 - "State Board of Administration: Requires SBA to create audit committee; provides membership requirements, duties, & powers"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams has been appointed to these committees:
- Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
- State Affairs
- Subcommittee on Energy and Utilities, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Government Operations (State Affairs)
- Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
- Energy & Utilities Policy Committee
- General Government Policy Council
- Government Operations Appropriations Committee (Ranking Minority Member)
- State Universities & Private Colleges Policy Committee
Elections
2010
Williams won re-election to the 8th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or the November 2 general election.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Williams won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 8th District, defeating Robert Maddox (NPA). Williams received 55,271 votes in the election while Maddox received 10,393 votes.[4] Williams raised $314,706 for his campaign; Maddox raised $1,277.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Alan Williams (D)
| 55,271 | 84.2% | ||
| Robert Maddox (NPA) | 10,393 | 15.8% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Williams raised $87,130 in contributions. [6]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Compbenefits Insurance | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Florida Association Of Insurance Agents | $1,000 |
| American Bankers Insurance Co Of Florida | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Williams's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $3,000 |
| AT&T | $2,500 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the FL Bar Assoc | $2,000 |
| FL Police Benevolent Assoc | $2,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Alan Williams
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Alan Williams on Facebook
- Alan Williams on Twitter
- Alan Williams on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 8 Florida Hose candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 8 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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