Governor Bill Owens

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Politician
gptkbp:birthDate 1950-07-07
1950-01-07
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Fort_Collins,_Colorado,_USA
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Colorado_Boulder
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:William_Frederick_Owens
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Governor Bill Owens
gptkbp:notableEvent Advocacy for civil rights
Advocacy for youth programs
Advocacy for business-friendly policies
Promotion of public health initiatives
Education reform initiatives
Support for affordable housing initiatives
Support for community development projects
Support for renewable energy initiatives
Support for welfare reform
Advocacy for energy independence
Economic growth during tenure
Advocacy for mental health services
Support for infrastructure development
Support for law enforcement funding
Promotion of community service programs
Promotion of technology in education
Support for agricultural development
Support for arts and culture funding
Support for health care reform
Advocacy for transparency in government
Opposition to gun control measures
Promotion of public transportation
Support for senior services
Support for veterans' services
Promotion of healthy living initiatives
Advocacy for public safety measures
Support for community colleges
Support for small business initiatives
Support for disaster preparedness
Promotion of international trade
Promotion of environmental conservation
Support for environmental sustainability initiatives
Support for public-private partnerships
Promotion of workforce development programs
Support for civic engagement initiatives
Advocacy for public safety training programs
Support for higher education funding
Support for crime prevention programs
Support for economic diversification
Advocacy for family services
Advocacy for parental choice in education
Advocacy for responsible land use policies
Promotion of civic responsibility programs
Promotion of responsible budgeting practices
Support for economic recovery efforts.
Support for local government autonomy
Support for public education funding reforms
Promotion_of_tourism_in_Colorado
Taxpayer's_Bill_of_Rights_(TABOR)_support
gptkbp:office Governor_of_Colorado
gptkbp:politicalParty gptkb:Republican_Party
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Bill_Ritter
gptkbp:profession Attorney
gptkbp:signature Bill_Owens_Signature.svg
Bill_Owens_signature
gptkbp:spouse Judy_Owens
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bill_Ritter
gptkb:John_Hickenlooper
gptkbp:termEnd 2007-01-09
gptkbp:termStart 1999-01-12
gptkbp:website [www.billowens.com](http://www.billowens.com)