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Roger Williams, Georgia Representative
| Roger Williams | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 4 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1977-1986, 2001 - January 14, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Georgia College, 1995 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1954-1962 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | President, Credit Services, Incorporated | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Williams is President of Credit Services, Incorporated. He served in the United States Army Infantry from 1954-1962, and was a Sunday School Superintendent.
He is a member of the American Legion, Dalton Rotary Club, Family Support Council Board of Directors, Georgia Community Bank Board/Executive Committee, Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers, Georgia Financial Services Association Executive Committee, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Saint Marks Episcopal Church.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Industrial Relations Committee, Secretary
- Regulated Industries Committee, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Industrial Relations Committee
- Subcommittee on Education
- Subcommittee on General Government
- Subcommittee on Labor/Management Relations
- Subcommittee on Public Finance
- Subcommittee on Sales Tax
- Ways and Means Committee
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Roger Williams, Georgia Representative endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2010
Williams ran for re-election to the 4th District seat in 2010. No one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 4 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Roger Williams (R)
|
6,382 | 100.0% | ||
He defeated Dennis Mock in the July 20 primary.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 4 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Roger Williams
|
1,922 | 52.4% | ||
| Dennis Mock | 1,746 | 47.6% | ||
2008
In 2008 Williams was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 4. Williams (R) ran unopposed and finished with 10,461 votes.[5] Williams raised $66,956 for his campaign fund.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Williams (R)
|
10,461 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Williams collected $72,504 in campaign contributions.[7] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Williams, Georgia Representative's campaign in 2010 | |
| Anheuser-Busch | $3,000 |
| Eagle Rock Distributing | $2,500 |
| Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association | $2,400 |
| Georgia Food Industry Association | $2,000 |
| Diageo | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $72,504 |
2008
In 2008, Williams collected $66,956 in campaign contributions.[8] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch | $4,000 |
| Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia | $2,573 |
| Diageo | $2,500 |
| Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association | $2,300 |
| Dalton Beverage Company | $2,250 |
2006
In 2006, Roger collected $34,845 in campaign contributions. [9] His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association | $3,500 |
| Emory Cantrell | $2,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $2,000 |
| David Mansfield Dalton Beverage Co. Exec Vice Pres | $1,000 |
| Scientific Games | $1,000 |
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Roger Williams
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1992
- Roger Williams on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 13, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "July 20, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Roger Williams
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 4 2001–present |
Succeeded by Bruce Broadrick (R) |
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