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Suzanne Williams
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| Suzanne Williams | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 30 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $45/$99 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Baylor University | |
| Master's | University of Colorado, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/03/1945 | |
| Place of birth | Oklahoma City, OK | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Williams worked on the State Legislative and Senatorial Candidates Campaign Teams from 1987 to 1994.
She earned her BS from Baylor University in 1967. She went on to receive her MA in Special Education from the University of Colorado in 1974.
Williams worked as a Learning Specialist in Public Education. She also worked as a Special Education Teacher for Cherry Creek School from 1978 to 2000.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams has been appointed to these committees:
- Business, Labor and Technology Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Colorado State Senate, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado Senate
- State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado Senate
- Transportation Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Williams was ineligible to run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Williams was elected to the 28th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponents Sueyuna Duthie (R) and Kenneth P. Wyble (Lib).[1]
Williams raised $90,793 for her campaign, while Duthie raised $15,537 and Wyble raised $0.[2]
| Colorado State Senate, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Suzanne Williams (D)
| 33,338 | |||
| Sueyuna Duthie (R) | 19,416 | |||
| Kenneth P. Wyble (Lib) | 2,603 | |||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Suzanne Williams's campaign in 2010 | |
| Colorado Petroleum Marketers Association | $400 |
| Brooks, Becky | $400 |
| Credit Union Association Of Colorado | $400 |
| Home Builders Association Political Fund | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $4,285 |
2008
In 2008, Williams collected $90,793 in donations.[3]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Democratic Senate Campaign Committee Of New York | $18,000 |
| Colorado Education Association | $4,250 |
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,250 |
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 |
Recent news
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Personal
Williams and her husband, Ed, have two children.
External links
- Suzanne Williams' personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Suzanne Williams
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Suzanne Williams
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2002 2000 1998 1996
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' | Colorado State Senate - District 28 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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