Anthony Williams

Mayor Anthony Williams

Mayor

Goals for Abilene

  • Continue efforts to conserve water usage and look to secure further sources
  • Create a more friendly City Hall
  • Develop better communication between City Government and its citizens
  • Promote equality and opportunity for all the people in the community
  • To bring people together and look at things from a holistic point of view
  • To grow Abilene by creating a larger economy and a smaller City government

Profession

  • Abilene Christian University (ACU)
    ACU Box 29130
    Abilene, TX 79699
  • Advancement and Executive Community Relations Officer

Education

  • Abilene High, 1987
  • B.S. McMurry University, 1993

Community Activities

Current

  • Board Member Community in Schools

Former

  • Board Member ACU Credit Union
  • Board Member American Red Cross of Taylor County
  • Board Member Christian Homes
  • Board Member Community Foundation of Abilene
  • Board Representative Region VI Texas Municipal League
  • Board Trustee McMurry University
  • City of Abilene Mayor Pro Tempore
  • Committee Member Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Director Abilene Late Night Basketball
  • Executive Committee Member West Central Texas Council of Governments
  • President Abilene Human Relations Committee
  • President Community in Schools
  • President West Central Texas Council of Government
  • Treasurer Taylor County Republican Party
  • Vice President Region VI Texas Municipal League
  • Vice President Taylor County Republican Party
  • Volunteer Big Brothers Big Sisters

Other

  • Elder, Minda Street Church of Christ
  • Sunday School Teacher

Awards

  • 2013 Abilene Youth Sports Authority Volunteer of the Year
  • 2010 Black History Community Award
  • 2010 NA.S.W. (Taylor County) Elected Official of the Year
  • 2008 Abilene Reporter News Top Business Professional under 40
  • 2008 Abilene Christian University Unsung Servant Award
  • 2005 Big Brother of the Year
  • 2000 Graduate Leadership Abilene
  • 1994 Graduate Abilene Citizens Police Academy
  • 1994 Pride of Abilene Award

Hobbies & Interests

  • Outdoor Activities
  • Reading
  • Youth Mentorship and Development

Personal

  • 3 Children
  • Spouse: Lynette Williams