Jerry Williams
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| Jerry Williams | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southeastern State University (1964) | |
| Master's | Southeastern State University (1966), Wichita State University (1985) | |
| Other | Emporia State University (1971) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 15, 1941 | |
| Place of birth | Burkburnett, Texas | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Prior to being elected, Williams served as a Chanute City Commissioner from 1986-1992 and a Neosho County Commissioner from 1992-1997. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees in * Education Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, along with a Master of Science in Gerontology. Williams has worked in a number of fields, including farming and ranching, teaching, and hospital administration.[1]
Married to wife Kathy for over 40 years, they have five children and eight grandchildren.
Policy Positions
Williams refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[2]
Williams' answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
- H 2206 Amendments to late term and partial birth abortion law. 03/05/2009[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams has been appointed to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Pensions, Investments and Benefits Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- Transportation Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
- Aging and Long Term Care Committee, House of Representatives (Ranking Member)
- Appropriations Committee, House of Representatives
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee, House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Williams won re-election to the 8th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Williams was re-elected to the 8th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [5] He raised $19,076 for his campaign. [6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jerry Williams (D)
| 7,247 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Williams received $15,520 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jerry Williams's campaign in 2010 | |
| Phillips Racing Team | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $500 |
| Totten, Bob | $500 |
| Kansas Hospital Association | $500 |
| Robbins, Gary L | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,520 |
2008
In 2008 Williams collected $19,076 in donations.[8]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hendrickson, Ross | $500 |
| Beachner, Eugene C. | $500 |
| Robbins, Gary L. | $500 |
| Beachner, Eugene K. (Corky) | $500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Jerry + Williams + Kansas + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Jerry Williams News Feed
- Kan. House approves bipartisan redistricting bill - Wausau Daily Herald
- Williams announces plans to retire from House - Chanute Tribune
- FIRST IN PRINT: PSU student government has its own Day on the Hill - Pittsburg Morning Sun
- School supply sales tax holiday - Fort Scott Tribune
- FIRST IN PRINT: House redistricting moving forward - Pittsburg Morning Sun
- Mich., Pa. put limits on families seeking food aid - Albany Times Union
- Mich., Pa. put limits on families seeking food aid - The Associated Press
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7650
Email: jerry.williams@house.ks.gov
External links
- Kansas Legislature - Jerry Williams
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2000,2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 8 2001–present | Succeeded by NA |
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