Bill Owens (Colorado politician)
American politician
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]
Bill Owens | |
|---|---|
 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) |
References
change- ↑ "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.
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