Bill Owens
Overview
William F. "Bill" Owens (born October 22, 1950) is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party
. He served as the 40th Governor of Colorado
from 1999 to 2007, being restricted by term limits. Owens was reelected in 2002 by the largest majority in Colorado history, after making transportation, education, and tax cuts the focus of his governorship.
Bill Owens was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he graduated from Paschal High School.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. He served as the 40th Governor of Colorado
Governor of Colorado
The Governor of Colorado is the head of the executive branch of Colorado's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly, to convene the...
from 1999 to 2007, being restricted by term limits. Owens was reelected in 2002 by the largest majority in Colorado history, after making transportation, education, and tax cuts the focus of his governorship.
Bill Owens was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he graduated from Paschal High School.
