Bill K. Williams facts for kids
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Bill K. Williams
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 1st district |
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| In office January 11, 1993 - January 18, 2005 |
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| Succeeded by | Jim Elkins |
| Mayor of Saxman, Alaska | |
| In office 1976–1983 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1943 Ketchikan, Alaska |
| Died | May 12, 2019 (aged 75) Ketchikan, Alaska |
| Political party | Democratic Party Republican Party (1998-2019) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
William K. Williams (born May 21, 1943 – died May 12, 2019) was an important politician and businessman from Alaska. He was a member of the Tlingit people.
He spent many years serving his community. He was the mayor of a town called Saxman. He also worked as a state representative in the Alaska government.
Who Was William K. Williams?
William K. Williams was born in Ketchikan, Alaska. This is a city in the southeastern part of Alaska. He grew up there and finished high school in 1962. After school, he worked as a longshoreman. A longshoreman helps load and unload ships at a port.
Serving His Community
William K. Williams was very involved in his local community. He was part of the Saxman, Alaska City Council. This council helps make decisions for the town. Later, he became the Mayor of Saxman. He served as mayor from 1976 to 1983. Being a mayor means he was the main leader of the town.
Becoming a State Representative
After serving his town, William K. Williams decided to work for the whole state. He became a member of the Alaska House of Representatives. This is part of the state government that makes laws for Alaska. He served in this role for many years, from 1993 to 2004.
When he first started, he was part of the Democratic Party. In 1998, he changed to the Republican Party. He continued to serve in the House of Representatives after this change. William K. Williams passed away in Ketchikan, Alaska, in 2019.
