Alan Williams
| 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 | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| 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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Affairs, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Regulatory Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Public Counsel Oversight | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations Appropriations, Ranking Minority Member | ||||
| • Energy & Utilities Policy | ||||
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Williams won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 8. Williams ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
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.[4]
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.[5] Williams raised $314,706 for his campaign; Maddox raised $1,277.[6]
| 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
Comprehensive donor information for Williams is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Williams raised a total of $486,230 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 28, 2013.[7]
| Alan Williams's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 8 |  |
$84,394 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 8 | |
$87,130 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 8 | |
$314,706 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $486,230 | |||
2012
Williams won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Williams raised a total of $84,394.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Alan Williams's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association | $1,000 | |||
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $84,394 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Williams won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Williams raised a total of $87,130.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Alan Williams's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Windstream Communications | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Insurance Agents | $1,000 | |||
| American Bankers Insurance Co of Florida | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $87,130 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Williams won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Williams raised a total of $314,706.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Alan Williams's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $3,000 | |||
| At&T | $2,500 | |||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,000 | |||
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar Association | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $314,706 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Alan Williams News Feed
- Williams tapped to lead Legislative Black Caucus - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
- Journalist Michael Hastings killed in fiery LA crash - Daily Caller
- Chris Christie hits Obama and Dems on lack of leadership - Daily Caller
- North Carolina's state education boss wants to exempt teachers from income tax - Daily Caller
- GOP staffer claims to live on food stamps without problems, suggests cutting more - Daily Caller
- Arrivals and Departures for June 14, 2013 - The Florida Current
- The Orange Couch Does Mad Men: S6E12, ?The Quality of Mercy? - Raw Story
- The Center For Inquiry Likes Atheism's Cranky White Guy Image, So Screw You ... - Raw Story
- 'Snowden is not the problem' Palin says - Daily Caller
- Work/Life Issues Really Depend On What Kind of Job You Have - Raw Story
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Alan Williams
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 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 Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 8 Florida Hose candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Williams, Alan," accessed May 28, 2013
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