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) |
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