Donald Williams
From Ballotpedia
| Donald Williams | |
| Connecticut State Senate District 29 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1993 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
Contents |
Donald E. Williams, Jr. (b. July 1, 1957) is a Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate, representing District 29.
Education
Williams earned his BS from Syracuse University in 1980. He went on to receive his JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1986.
Professional experience
Williams was a Law Review Research Editor for Washington and Lee University School of Law. He has also worked as an attorney for Boland, Saint Onge and Brouillard. He was a News and Public Affairs Director for WINY Radio from 1980 to 1983.
Political experience
Williams was Chief Executive Officer for the Town of Thompson. He was also First Selectman for the Town of Thompson from 1987 to 1991. He joined the Connecticut State Senate in 1993 and has served in that position since. In 1997 he served as Senate Assistant Minority Leader. He then served as Deputy President Pro Tempore/Majority Caucus Chair from 2002 to 2004. He has been Senate President Pro Tempore since 2004, representing the 29th district.
Committee membership
Personal life
Williams and his wife, Laura, have one child.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Donald Williams
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Donald Williams
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
| |||||||||||||||||
