Carl M. Williams
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Carl M. Williams was a member of the State House of Representatives in the Michigan Legislature
for three terms (2001–2007).
Prior to serving as state representative, Williams was elected to the Saginaw
city council—an office which he held from November 11, 1991 until April 17, 2000. Saginaw's city charter prohibits currently serving members of the city council from seeking any other elective office. As a consequence, Williams resigned from the city council immediately prior to becoming a candidate for state representative. During his tenure as a city councilman, Williams was selected by the city council to serve as mayor pro tempore for two years.
Williams was first elected to the legislature in 2000 and subsequently re-elected in 2002 and 2004. Because of term limit
provisions in the Michigan Constitution
, he was ineligible to seek re-election in 2006.
He was a candidate for the Michigan Senate
representing the 32nd District and prevailed over two other candidates, Dave Adams and Aaron Dodak, in the Democratic Party
primary election on August 8, 2006. In the general election held on November 7, 2006, Williams was defeated by Republican Party
candidate Roger Kahn, a representative from the 94th state house district. It was the closest Michigan senate race that year, with Kahn winning by only 450 votes, or 0.48% of the vote, only after a recount.
As a member of the State House of Representatives, Williams served on the Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittees for General Government (for which he was minority party Vice Chairman), State Police/Military and Veterans Affairs (for which he was also minority party Vice Chairman), Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and School Aid and Department of Education.
Prior to his election to public office, Williams was employed by Delphi Steering Systems
in Saginaw as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and manufacturing supervisor.
Williams and his wife Lavion have three children and live in Saginaw. Williams grandson Sgt. Davonte Kelly is currently serving in the military. Sgt. Kelly is in Afghanistan supporting the OEF mission.
Carl M. Williams (born May 6, 1942) was a member of the State House of Representatives in the Michigan Legislature
for three terms (2001–2007).
Prior to serving as state representative, Williams was elected to the Saginaw
city council—an office which he held from November 11, 1991 until April 17, 2000. Saginaw's city charter prohibits currently serving members of the city council from seeking any other elective office. As a consequence, Williams resigned from the city council immediately prior to becoming a candidate for state representative. During his tenure as a city councilman, Williams was selected by the city council to serve as mayor pro tempore for two years.
Williams was first elected to the legislature in 2000 and subsequently re-elected in 2002 and 2004. Because of term limit
provisions in the Michigan Constitution
, he was ineligible to seek re-election in 2006.
He was a candidate for the Michigan Senate
representing the 32nd District and prevailed over two other candidates, Dave Adams and Aaron Dodak, in the Democratic Party
primary election on August 8, 2006. In the general election held on November 7, 2006, Williams was defeated by Republican Party
candidate Roger Kahn, a representative from the 94th state house district. It was the closest Michigan senate race that year, with Kahn winning by only 450 votes, or 0.48% of the vote, only after a recount.
As a member of the State House of Representatives, Williams served on the Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittees for General Government (for which he was minority party Vice Chairman), State Police/Military and Veterans Affairs (for which he was also minority party Vice Chairman), Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and School Aid and Department of Education.
Prior to his election to public office, Williams was employed by Delphi Steering Systems
in Saginaw as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and manufacturing supervisor.
Williams and his wife Lavion have three children and live in Saginaw. Williams grandson Sgt. Davonte Kelly is currently serving in the military. Sgt. Kelly is in Afghanistan supporting the OEF mission.
Carl M. Williams (born May 6, 1942) was a member of the State House of Representatives in the Michigan Legislature
for three terms (2001–2007).
Prior to serving as state representative, Williams was elected to the Saginaw
city council—an office which he held from November 11, 1991 until April 17, 2000. Saginaw's city charter prohibits currently serving members of the city council from seeking any other elective office. As a consequence, Williams resigned from the city council immediately prior to becoming a candidate for state representative. During his tenure as a city councilman, Williams was selected by the city council to serve as mayor pro tempore for two years.
Williams was first elected to the legislature in 2000 and subsequently re-elected in 2002 and 2004. Because of term limit
provisions in the Michigan Constitution
, he was ineligible to seek re-election in 2006.
He was a candidate for the Michigan Senate
representing the 32nd District and prevailed over two other candidates, Dave Adams and Aaron Dodak, in the Democratic Party
primary election on August 8, 2006. In the general election held on November 7, 2006, Williams was defeated by Republican Party
candidate Roger Kahn, a representative from the 94th state house district. It was the closest Michigan senate race that year, with Kahn winning by only 450 votes, or 0.48% of the vote, only after a recount.
As a member of the State House of Representatives, Williams served on the Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittees for General Government (for which he was minority party Vice Chairman), State Police/Military and Veterans Affairs (for which he was also minority party Vice Chairman), Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and School Aid and Department of Education.
Prior to his election to public office, Williams was employed by Delphi Steering Systems
in Saginaw as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and manufacturing supervisor.
Williams and his wife Lavion have three children and live in Saginaw. Williams grandson Sgt. Davonte Kelly is currently serving in the military. Sgt. Kelly is in Afghanistan supporting the OEF mission.
Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature is the legislative assembly of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is organized as a bicameral body consisting of the Senate, the upper house, and the House of Representatives, the lower house. Article IV of the state's Constitution, adopted in 1963, defines the role of the...
for three terms (2001–2007).
Prior to serving as state representative, Williams was elected to the Saginaw
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw was once a thriving lumber town and manufacturing center. Saginaw and Saginaw County lie in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan...
city council—an office which he held from November 11, 1991 until April 17, 2000. Saginaw's city charter prohibits currently serving members of the city council from seeking any other elective office. As a consequence, Williams resigned from the city council immediately prior to becoming a candidate for state representative. During his tenure as a city councilman, Williams was selected by the city council to serve as mayor pro tempore for two years.
Williams was first elected to the legislature in 2000 and subsequently re-elected in 2002 and 2004. Because of term limit
Term limit
A term limit is a legal restriction that limits the number of terms a person may serve in a particular elected office. When term limits are found in presidential and semi-presidential systems they act as a method to curb the potential for monopoly, where a leader effectively becomes "president for...
provisions in the Michigan Constitution
Michigan Constitution
The Constitution of the State of Michigan is the governing document of the U.S. state of Michigan. It describes the structure and function of the state's government....
, he was ineligible to seek re-election in 2006.
He was a candidate for the Michigan Senate
Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. The Senate consists of 38 members, who are elected from constituencies having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents....
representing the 32nd District and prevailed over two other candidates, Dave Adams and Aaron Dodak, in the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
primary election on August 8, 2006. In the general election held on November 7, 2006, Williams was defeated by Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
candidate Roger Kahn, a representative from the 94th state house district. It was the closest Michigan senate race that year, with Kahn winning by only 450 votes, or 0.48% of the vote, only after a recount.
As a member of the State House of Representatives, Williams served on the Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittees for General Government (for which he was minority party Vice Chairman), State Police/Military and Veterans Affairs (for which he was also minority party Vice Chairman), Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and School Aid and Department of Education.
Prior to his election to public office, Williams was employed by Delphi Steering Systems
Delphi (auto parts)
Delphi Automotive PLC is an automotive parts company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA. Delphi is one of the world's largest automotive parts manufacturers and has approximately 146,600 employees ....
in Saginaw as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and manufacturing supervisor.
Williams and his wife Lavion have three children and live in Saginaw. Williams grandson Sgt. Davonte Kelly is currently serving in the military. Sgt. Kelly is in Afghanistan supporting the OEF mission.
Carl M. Williams (born May 6, 1942) was a member of the State House of Representatives in the Michigan Legislature
Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature is the legislative assembly of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is organized as a bicameral body consisting of the Senate, the upper house, and the House of Representatives, the lower house. Article IV of the state's Constitution, adopted in 1963, defines the role of the...
for three terms (2001–2007).
Prior to serving as state representative, Williams was elected to the Saginaw
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw was once a thriving lumber town and manufacturing center. Saginaw and Saginaw County lie in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan...
city council—an office which he held from November 11, 1991 until April 17, 2000. Saginaw's city charter prohibits currently serving members of the city council from seeking any other elective office. As a consequence, Williams resigned from the city council immediately prior to becoming a candidate for state representative. During his tenure as a city councilman, Williams was selected by the city council to serve as mayor pro tempore for two years.
Williams was first elected to the legislature in 2000 and subsequently re-elected in 2002 and 2004. Because of term limit
Term limit
A term limit is a legal restriction that limits the number of terms a person may serve in a particular elected office. When term limits are found in presidential and semi-presidential systems they act as a method to curb the potential for monopoly, where a leader effectively becomes "president for...
provisions in the Michigan Constitution
Michigan Constitution
The Constitution of the State of Michigan is the governing document of the U.S. state of Michigan. It describes the structure and function of the state's government....
, he was ineligible to seek re-election in 2006.
He was a candidate for the Michigan Senate
Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. The Senate consists of 38 members, who are elected from constituencies having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents....
representing the 32nd District and prevailed over two other candidates, Dave Adams and Aaron Dodak, in the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
primary election on August 8, 2006. In the general election held on November 7, 2006, Williams was defeated by Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
candidate Roger Kahn, a representative from the 94th state house district. It was the closest Michigan senate race that year, with Kahn winning by only 450 votes, or 0.48% of the vote, only after a recount.
As a member of the State House of Representatives, Williams served on the Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittees for General Government (for which he was minority party Vice Chairman), State Police/Military and Veterans Affairs (for which he was also minority party Vice Chairman), Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and School Aid and Department of Education.
Prior to his election to public office, Williams was employed by Delphi Steering Systems
Delphi (auto parts)
Delphi Automotive PLC is an automotive parts company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA. Delphi is one of the world's largest automotive parts manufacturers and has approximately 146,600 employees ....
in Saginaw as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and manufacturing supervisor.
Williams and his wife Lavion have three children and live in Saginaw. Williams grandson Sgt. Davonte Kelly is currently serving in the military. Sgt. Kelly is in Afghanistan supporting the OEF mission.
Carl M. Williams (born May 6, 1942) was a member of the State House of Representatives in the Michigan Legislature
Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature is the legislative assembly of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is organized as a bicameral body consisting of the Senate, the upper house, and the House of Representatives, the lower house. Article IV of the state's Constitution, adopted in 1963, defines the role of the...
for three terms (2001–2007).
Prior to serving as state representative, Williams was elected to the Saginaw
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw was once a thriving lumber town and manufacturing center. Saginaw and Saginaw County lie in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan...
city council—an office which he held from November 11, 1991 until April 17, 2000. Saginaw's city charter prohibits currently serving members of the city council from seeking any other elective office. As a consequence, Williams resigned from the city council immediately prior to becoming a candidate for state representative. During his tenure as a city councilman, Williams was selected by the city council to serve as mayor pro tempore for two years.
Williams was first elected to the legislature in 2000 and subsequently re-elected in 2002 and 2004. Because of term limit
Term limit
A term limit is a legal restriction that limits the number of terms a person may serve in a particular elected office. When term limits are found in presidential and semi-presidential systems they act as a method to curb the potential for monopoly, where a leader effectively becomes "president for...
provisions in the Michigan Constitution
Michigan Constitution
The Constitution of the State of Michigan is the governing document of the U.S. state of Michigan. It describes the structure and function of the state's government....
, he was ineligible to seek re-election in 2006.
He was a candidate for the Michigan Senate
Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. The Senate consists of 38 members, who are elected from constituencies having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents....
representing the 32nd District and prevailed over two other candidates, Dave Adams and Aaron Dodak, in the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
primary election on August 8, 2006. In the general election held on November 7, 2006, Williams was defeated by Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
candidate Roger Kahn, a representative from the 94th state house district. It was the closest Michigan senate race that year, with Kahn winning by only 450 votes, or 0.48% of the vote, only after a recount.
As a member of the State House of Representatives, Williams served on the Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittees for General Government (for which he was minority party Vice Chairman), State Police/Military and Veterans Affairs (for which he was also minority party Vice Chairman), Natural Resources and Environmental Quality and School Aid and Department of Education.
Prior to his election to public office, Williams was employed by Delphi Steering Systems
Delphi (auto parts)
Delphi Automotive PLC is an automotive parts company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA. Delphi is one of the world's largest automotive parts manufacturers and has approximately 146,600 employees ....
in Saginaw as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and manufacturing supervisor.
Williams and his wife Lavion have three children and live in Saginaw. Williams grandson Sgt. Davonte Kelly is currently serving in the military. Sgt. Kelly is in Afghanistan supporting the OEF mission.