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Dennis P. Williams
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| Dennis P. Williams | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Mayor of Wilmington, DE | ||
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Delaware House of Representatives District 1 | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750 per year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Delaware Technical and Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/08/1953 | |
| Place of birth | Wilmington, DE | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Williams is a retired Detective with the Wilmington City Police Department. He also previously served as Deputy Director of Wilmington's Downtown Clean and Safe Team.
Williams is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Harian Park Civic Association, and National Organization Victims Assistance.[1]
Williams is running for Wilmington mayor in 2012.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Chair
- Corrections Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee
- Joint Finance Committee, Chair
- Labor Committee
- Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee (Chair)
- Corrections Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee
- Joint Finance Committee (Chair)
- Labor Committee
- Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
Issues
Williams did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]
Sponsored legislation
Williams's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 133 - "allow innocent victims of crime to receive compensation for mental health counseling, costs of attending criminal proceedings, and expenses related to essential personal safety property"
- HB 195 - "encourage physicians to provide medical care without compensation in an effort to provide some relief to those Delawareans who are without medical insurance"
- HB 223 - "ensure that a child is not denied a hot breakfast or hot lunch because the child’s parent has failed to replenish the child’s account for charged meals and/or future meals"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Williams is not running for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives in 2012. Instead, he is running for Wilmington mayor in 2012.[2]
2010
Williams won re-election to the 1st District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 1 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dennis P. Williams (R)
| 6,044 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Williams won re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 1st District, defeating James McClain (R). Williams received 7,422 votes, while McClain received 726 votes.[5] Williams raised $27,965 for his campaign; McClain raised $620.[6]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dennis P. Williams (D)
| 7,422 | 91.1% | ||
| James McClain (R) | 726 | 8.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Williams raised $15,375 in contributions. [7]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
Below are Williams's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners | $1,200 |
| DE Trial Lawyers Assoc | $600 |
| DE Racing Assoc | $600 |
| Chateau Orleans | $600 |
| United Distributors of Delaware | $600 |
Recent news
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External links
- Delaware House of Representatives - Rep. Dennis P. Williams
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- State Surge - legislative and voting track record
- Dennis Williams on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Delaware Online "Dennis P. Williams is running for mayor," October 24, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams Issue Positions
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 1 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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