Bill Owens (Colorado politician)
Appearance
Bill Owens | |
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Owens in 2006 | |
40th Governor of Colorado | |
In office January 12, 1999 – January 9, 2007 | |
Lieutenant | Joe Rogers Jane Norton |
Preceded by | Roy Romer |
Succeeded by | Bill Ritter |
51st Treasurer of Colorado | |
In office January 10, 1995 – January 12, 1999 | |
Governor | Roy Romer |
Preceded by | Gail Schoettler |
Succeeded by | Mike Coffman |
Member of the Colorado Senate from the 27th district | |
In office January 1989 – January 1995 | |
Preceded by | Ralph A. Cole[1] |
Succeeded by | Mike Coffman[2] |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
In office January 1983 – January 1989 | |
Preceded by | Candace L. Dyer[3] |
Succeeded by | Mike Coffman[4] |
Personal details | |
Born | William Forrester Owens October 22, 1950 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Frances Owens
(m. 1975; div. 2010) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Stephen F. Austin State University (BA) University of Texas, Austin (MPA) |
William Forrester Owens (born October 22, 1950) is an American former politician. He was the 40th Governor of Colorado from 1999 to 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was re-elected in 2002 by the largest majority in state history.[5] He was known for making transportation, education and tax cuts during his time as governor.[6]
References
- ↑ "Our Campaigns - CO Senate 27 Race - Nov 08, 1988". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Our Campaigns - CO Senate 27 Race - Nov 03, 1992". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Our Campaigns - CO State House 49 Race - Nov 02, 1982". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Our Campaigns - CO State House 49 Race - Nov 06, 1986". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Bill Owens". Deloitte. February 15, 2007. Archived from the original on March 15, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2008.
- ↑ "Owens tenure coming to an end". The Denver Post. December 10, 2006. Retrieved January 11, 2008.