Background
Williams, Anthony Allan was born on July 28, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Lewis and Virginia Williams.
Williams, Anthony Allan was born on July 28, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Lewis and Virginia Williams.
Bachelor in Political Science magna cum laude, Yale University, 1982. Juris Doctor, M of Public Policy, Harvard University, 1987.
Law clerk to Honorary David Nelson United States District Court, Boston, 1987-1988. Assistant director Boston Redevelopment Authority, 1988-1989. Executive director Community Development Agency, St. Louis, 1989-1991.
Deputy comptroller State of Connecticut, 1991-1993. Executive director Community Development Agency, St. Louis, 1989-1991. Department controller State of Connecticut, 1991-1993.
Chief Financial Officer United States Department of Agriculture, 1993—1995, Washington, District of Columbia, 1995—1998, mayor, 1999—2007. Director state & municipal practice Arent Fox LLP, Washington, since 2009. Adjunct professor public affairs Columbia University, New York City, 1992-1993.
Served in United States Air Force.
President pro tempore, chairman community development committee Connecticut Board Alderman, 1980-1983. Director communications Connecticut Speaker House and Assembly Democratic, 1983. Second vice president, Washington, District of Columbia-based National League of Cities (NLC), since 2002.
Married Diana Lynn Simmons. 1 child, Asantewa Foster.