Background
Collins, William Arthur was born on February 5, 1935 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. Son of George Arthur and Madeline Marie (Ohlson) Collins.
Collins, William Arthur was born on February 5, 1935 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. Son of George Arthur and Madeline Marie (Ohlson) Collins.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Lehigh University, 1957. Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1959.
Staff Sen. Hubert Humphrey, 1963—1964, Federal Office Emergency Planning, Washington, 1964—1965. With Katz Realty, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1965—1977. Selectman City of Norwalk, 1967—1969.
Councilman, 1969—1975. Mayor, 1977—1981, since 1983. State representative, 1974—1977.
First vp Connecticut Conference Municipalities, 1980—1981. Chairman Committee Effective Legislature, 1982—1983. With United States Army, 1959-1962.
Member Connecticut Governor's Urban Task Force, 1978. Member of Sons of Italy.
Married Elizabeth Villa Gibbs, June 21, 1980. Stepchildren: William, Eric.