Dennis P. Williams

Dennis P. Williams (born January 8, 1953) is an American politician who served as the Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware, from 2013 to 2017. He previously served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1995 to 2013 in a district based in northern Wilmington. He won the mayoral election for the city of Wilmington on November 6, 2012. Williams ran for a second term as mayor in 2016, but lost in the primary to Mike Purzycki, who succeeded him as mayor.

This article is about the former mayor of Wilmington. For the former Delaware 10th district representative, see Dennis E. Williams.
Dennis P. Williams
55th Mayor of Wilmington
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2017
Preceded byJames M. Baker
Succeeded byMike Purzycki
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
1995–2013
Preceded byOrlando George Jr.
Succeeded byCharles Potter Jr.
Personal details
Born (1953-01-08) January 8, 1953
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseShayne
Alma materDelaware Technical Community College
ProfessionPolice Officer
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