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'''Jack D. Williams''' (born [[September 7]], [[1957]] in [[Breman]]) is the representative for [[Alabama House District 47|District 47]] in the [[Alabama House of Representatives]].
'''Jack D. Williams''' (born [[September 7]], [[1957]] in [[Breman]]) is the representative for [[Alabama House District 47|District 47]] in the [[Alabama House of Representatives]].


Williams earned his bachelor's degree at [[Southeastern Bible College]] in [[1983]].
Williams earned his bachelor's degree at [[Southeastern Bible College]] in [[1983]].


Williams worked with [[Alabama Republican Party]] chair [[Marty Connors]] to establish the [[Southern Republican Exchange]] think tank. He also chaired the [[Greater Birmingham Young Republicans]] and worked as director of the [[Alabama House Republican Caucus]] from [[1990]] to [[1995]].  
Williams worked with then-[[Alabama Republican Party]] chair [[Marty Connors]] to establish the [[Southern Republican Exchange]] think tank. He also chaired the [[Greater Birmingham Young Republicans]] and worked as director of the [[Alabama House Republican Caucus]] from [[1990]] to [[1995]].  


Williams served as [[Jefferson County Tax Collector]] from [[1995]] to [[2003]], and served as president of the National Republican County Officials. In [[2005]], Williams founded [[Jack Williams Associates]] which provided public relations, government relations and political consulting services<!--the [[Jefferson Group]]-->.
Williams served as [[Jefferson County Tax Collector]] from [[1995]] to [[2003]], and served as president of the National Republican County Officials. In [[2005]], Williams founded [[Jack Williams Associates]] which provided public relations, government relations and political consulting services<!--the [[Jefferson Group]]-->.
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Williams was first elected to the Alabama House when he beat [[Tom Buck]] in the [[2006 primary elections|2006 Republican primary]] and went unopposed in the [[2006 general election|general election]]. While serving in the legislature, he chaired the Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee. In [[2010]] he and Democratic colleague [[Merika Coleman-Evans|Merika Coleman]] co-sponsored the [[Williams-Coleman Human Trafficking Act of 2010|Williams-Coleman Human Trafficking Act]], giving state and local law enforcement agencies more scope to investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes.
Williams was first elected to the Alabama House when he beat [[Tom Buck]] in the [[2006 primary elections|2006 Republican primary]] and went unopposed in the [[2006 general election|general election]]. While serving in the legislature, he chaired the Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee. In [[2010]] he and Democratic colleague [[Merika Coleman-Evans|Merika Coleman]] co-sponsored the [[Williams-Coleman Human Trafficking Act of 2010|Williams-Coleman Human Trafficking Act]], giving state and local law enforcement agencies more scope to investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes.


In [[2010]] Williams ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated independent challenger [[Chip McCallum III]] in the [[2010 general election|general election]]. Williams defeated Republican challenger [[David Wheeler]] in the [[2014 primary elections|2014 Republican primary]] and Democrat [[Salvatore Bambinelli]] in the [[2014 general election]]. Later that year, he was honored as "Legislator of the Year" by the American Legislative Exchange Council. In [[2015]] Williams filed a bill that would have re-structured the [[University of Alabama Board of Trustees]] to increase representation for the system's Huntsville and [[UAB|Birmingham]] campuses. That legislation did not make it out of committee.
In [[2010]] Williams ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated independent challenger [[Chip McCallum III]] in the [[2010 general election|general election]]. Williams defeated Republican challenger [[David Wheeler]] in the [[2014 primary elections|2014 Republican primary]] and Democrat [[Salvatore Bambinelli]] in the [[2014 general election]]. Later that year, he was honored as "Legislator of the Year" by the American Legislative Exchange Council.


Williams announced in early [[2017]] that he would not run for a fourth term, and instead made plans to campaign for [[David Carrington]]'s former [[Jefferson County Commission District 5|District 5]] seat on the [[Jefferson County Commission]]. In April [[2018]] Williams and former [[Alabama Republican Party]] chair [[Marty Connors]] were arrested by federal agents and charged with conspiracy and fraud relating to California-based Trina Healthcare's efforts to influence Alabama law.
In [[2015]] Williams filed a bill that would have re-structured the [[University of Alabama Board of Trustees]] to increase representation for the system's Huntsville and [[UAB|Birmingham]] campuses. That legislation did not make it out of committee. He also co-sponsored a bill drafted by the [[Alabama Law Institute]] which would have allowed public officials to solicit unlimited donations from lobbyists and others for legal defense funds.
 
Williams announced in February [[2017]] that he would not run for a fourth term, and instead made plans to campaign for [[David Carrington]]'s former [[Jefferson County Commission District 5|District 5]] seat on the [[Jefferson County Commission]]. In April [[2018]] Williams and former [[Alabama Republican Party]] chair [[Marty Connors]] were arrested by federal agents and charged with conspiracy and fraud relating to California-based Trina Healthcare's efforts to influence Alabama law.


Outside of politics, Williams has served as board chair for [[Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity]] and worked as director of development for [[Aldridge Gardens]] in [[Hoover]] from [[2011]] to [[2013]]. From [[2004]] to [[2015]] he published [[BlazerSportsReport.com]], an online affiliate of Rivals.com which covers [[UAB Blazers]] athletics. He and his wife, [[Glenda Williams|Glenda]] have two children: Regan and Jordan. He attends the [[Fullness Christian Fellowship]].
Outside of politics, Williams has served as board chair for [[Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity]] and worked as director of development for [[Aldridge Gardens]] in [[Hoover]] from [[2011]] to [[2013]]. From [[2004]] to [[2015]] he published [[BlazerSportsReport.com]], an online affiliate of Rivals.com which covers [[UAB Blazers]] athletics. He and his wife, [[Glenda Williams|Glenda]] have two children: Regan and Jordan. He attends the [[Fullness Christian Fellowship]].
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  title=[[Alabama House of Representatives|Alabama State Representative]], [[Alabama House District 47|District 47]] |
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  after=[[David Wheeler]]
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==References==
==References==
* Birdsong, Nick (November 25, 2014) "State Rep. Jack Williams lays out plan to restructure University of Alabama BOT system, benefit UAB football." {{BN}}
* Birdsong, Nick (November 25, 2014) "State Rep. Jack Williams lays out plan to restructure University of Alabama BOT system, benefit UAB football." {{BN}}
* Archibald, John (September 11, 2015) "Alabama lawmakers show the audacity of greed; try again to gut ethics law." {{BN}}
* Britt, Bill (September 20, 2015) "Breaking Investigative Report: More Potential Problems for Rep. Jack Williams." ''Alabama Political Reporter''
* Britt, Bill (September 20, 2015) "Breaking Investigative Report: More Potential Problems for Rep. Jack Williams." ''Alabama Political Reporter''
* Archibald, John (April 2, 2018) "Jack Williams, ex-GOP chief Marty Connors, medical exec arrested on corruption charges." {{BN}}
* Archibald, John (April 2, 2018) "Jack Williams, ex-GOP chief Marty Connors, medical exec arrested on corruption charges." {{BN}}

Latest revision as of 10:09, 14 March 2022

Jack Williams

Jack D. Williams (born September 7, 1957 in Breman) is the representative for District 47 in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Williams earned his bachelor's degree at Southeastern Bible College in 1983.

Williams worked with then-Alabama Republican Party chair Marty Connors to establish the Southern Republican Exchange think tank. He also chaired the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans and worked as director of the Alabama House Republican Caucus from 1990 to 1995.

Williams served as Jefferson County Tax Collector from 1995 to 2003, and served as president of the National Republican County Officials. In 2005, Williams founded Jack Williams Associates which provided public relations, government relations and political consulting services.

Williams was first elected to the Alabama House when he beat Tom Buck in the 2006 Republican primary and went unopposed in the general election. While serving in the legislature, he chaired the Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee. In 2010 he and Democratic colleague Merika Coleman co-sponsored the Williams-Coleman Human Trafficking Act, giving state and local law enforcement agencies more scope to investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes.

In 2010 Williams ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated independent challenger Chip McCallum III in the general election. Williams defeated Republican challenger David Wheeler in the 2014 Republican primary and Democrat Salvatore Bambinelli in the 2014 general election. Later that year, he was honored as "Legislator of the Year" by the American Legislative Exchange Council.

In 2015 Williams filed a bill that would have re-structured the University of Alabama Board of Trustees to increase representation for the system's Huntsville and Birmingham campuses. That legislation did not make it out of committee. He also co-sponsored a bill drafted by the Alabama Law Institute which would have allowed public officials to solicit unlimited donations from lobbyists and others for legal defense funds.

Williams announced in February 2017 that he would not run for a fourth term, and instead made plans to campaign for David Carrington's former District 5 seat on the Jefferson County Commission. In April 2018 Williams and former Alabama Republican Party chair Marty Connors were arrested by federal agents and charged with conspiracy and fraud relating to California-based Trina Healthcare's efforts to influence Alabama law.

Outside of politics, Williams has served as board chair for Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity and worked as director of development for Aldridge Gardens in Hoover from 2011 to 2013. From 2004 to 2015 he published BlazerSportsReport.com, an online affiliate of Rivals.com which covers UAB Blazers athletics. He and his wife, Glenda have two children: Regan and Jordan. He attends the Fullness Christian Fellowship.

Preceded by:
' 		Alabama State Representative, District 47
2006–2018 		Succeeded by:
David Wheeler

References

  • Birdsong, Nick (November 25, 2014) "State Rep. Jack Williams lays out plan to restructure University of Alabama BOT system, benefit UAB football." The Birmingham News
  • Archibald, John (September 11, 2015) "Alabama lawmakers show the audacity of greed; try again to gut ethics law." The Birmingham News
  • Britt, Bill (September 20, 2015) "Breaking Investigative Report: More Potential Problems for Rep. Jack Williams." Alabama Political Reporter
  • Archibald, John (April 2, 2018) "Jack Williams, ex-GOP chief Marty Connors, medical exec arrested on corruption charges." The Birmingham News

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