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Angela Williams
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| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 33rd district |
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| In office January 11, 2017 – January 13, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Johnston |
| Succeeded by | James Coleman |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 7th district |
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| In office January 11, 2011 – January 11, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Terrance Carroll |
| Succeeded by | James Coleman |
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| Born | February 14, 1964 Morris, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Denver, Colorado |
| Occupation | Politician |
Angela Williams (born February 14, 1964) is a politician from Colorado, USA. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
In 2010, she was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives. She represented District 7, which covers parts of northeast Denver. This area includes neighborhoods like Montbello and Green Valley Ranch, and the Denver International Airport.
Later, in 2016, she was elected to the Colorado Senate. She represented District 33. This district includes many Denver communities. She also ran for the United States Senate in 2020.
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Early Life and Education
Angela Williams grew up on her parents' farm in Morris, Oklahoma. Her family raised cattle and grew fresh vegetables. Her father worked for a glass company and was part of a local union. Her mother worked as a seamstress and helped with school meals.
Angela is one of seven children. All of her brothers and sisters were the first in their family to go to college. Angela graduated from Northeastern State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
After college, she worked for organizations that help people. She then moved to Colorado in 1988. She worked in phone and technology companies. Later, she started her own business. For 12 years, she owned an Allstate Insurance Agency. She has also helped many youth and education groups. Angela has a son named Brandon.
What is Angela Williams's Political Career?
Angela Williams began her political career in 2009. She was elected as a state representative for District 7. This was in the Colorado House of Representatives. She served there for six years.
During her time in the House, she led important committees. She was the first African American woman to lead the House Majority Caucus. Angela also started the Colorado Black Democratic Legislative Caucus. This group helped elect a record number of Black lawmakers in Colorado.
In 2017, she was elected to the Colorado State Senate. She served as the senator for District 33. This district is known for being very diverse. She led the Business Labor & Technology Committee. She also helped with the Local Government Committee.
Williams is known for working with both labor groups and businesses. She helps pass laws that both sides can agree on. As a woman of color, she works to make things fair for all women and people who are often overlooked.
She has been recognized for her work on police and community relations. She helped make police departments more open. She also worked to improve police training. She updated Colorado's old phone and alcohol laws.
What Laws Did Angela Williams Help Pass?
Angela Williams is known for several big achievements in the Colorado legislature.
- She helped pass the ASSET law. This law lets students who are not officially documented pay in-state tuition for college. This makes college more affordable for them.
- She passed a law to help people who were wrongly convicted of crimes. This law gives them $70,000 for each year they spent in prison.
- She also helped pass the 2019 FAMLI bill. This bill will create a program for family medical leave. This means people can take time off work for family or medical reasons.
- In 2019, she passed a law to help small businesses. This law will make sure the state looks at how it gives out contracts. It aims to help businesses owned by women, minorities, disabled people, and LGBTQ individuals get state contracts.
2020 Elections
Angela Williams ran for the United States Senate in 2019. She wanted to challenge the sitting Senator, Cory Gardner. However, she decided to leave that race in November 2019. She then planned to run for re-election to the state senate.
But on January 6, 2020, Williams announced she would not run for the Colorado State Senate again.
Achievements and Affiliations
Angela Williams has a certificate from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She also completed the Henry Toll Fellowship program. She is part of many national groups.
She serves on committees for the National Conference of State Legislators. She is also part of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Other groups she is involved with include Higher Heights for America, Delta Sigma Theta, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She has received many awards for her work as a public servant.
