Jerry Williams (politician)

Jerry D. Williams (February 15, 1941) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 8th district. He served from 2001 to 2013.

Jerry Williams
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 8th district
In office
January 8, 2001 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byRichard R. Reinhardt
Succeeded byCraig McPherson
Personal details
Born (1941-02-15) February 15, 1941 (age 83)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKathy
Children5

Prior to being elected, Williams served as a Chanute City Commissioner from 1986 to 1992 and a Neosho County Commissioner from 1992 to 1997. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, 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.

Committee membership edit

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget (Ranking Member)
  • Transportation

Major donors edit

The top 5 donors to Williams' 2008 campaign were all individuals:[2]

  • 1. Latham, Lance $500
  • 2. Beachner, Eugene C $500
  • 3. Slaughter, Jerry $500
  • 4. Beachner, Eugene K $500
  • 5. Robbins, Gary L $500

References edit

  1. ^ "Kansas Democratic Party - Rep. Jerry Williams". Archived from the original on 2009-08-04. Retrieved 2009-06-27.
  2. ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions

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