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|predecessor2 = [[Victor Ashe]] |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1958|8|23}} |
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|birth_place = [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] |
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'''William Edward "Bill" Haslam'''<ref> http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jul/18/bill-haslam/ Knoxville News Sentinel> </ref> (born August 23, 1958) is the [[mayor]] of [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] and the governor-elect of [[Tennessee]]. |
'''William Edward "Bill" Haslam'''<ref> http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jul/18/bill-haslam/ Knoxville News Sentinel> </ref> (born August 23, 1958) is the former [[mayor]] of [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] and the governor-elect of [[Tennessee]]. |
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== Early life and business career == |
== Early life and business career == |
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Bill Haslam | |
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| Governor-elect of Tennessee | |
| Assuming office January 15, 2011[1] | |
| Succeeding | Phil Bredesen |
| 80th Mayor of Knoxville | |
| In office December 20, 2003 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Ashe |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1958 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Crissy Haslam |
| Children | Will Annie Leigh |
| Alma mater | Emory University[2] |
William Edward "Bill" Haslam[3] (born August 23, 1958) is the former mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee and the governor-elect of Tennessee.
Early life and business career
Haslam is a native of Knoxville and grew up in the city. He attended Emory University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in history. As a university student, he was active in the Christian group Young Life.[4] Haslam is a member of the Beta Chi chapter of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.
As a teenager, Haslam began working part-time in his family's business, the Pilot Corporation, a Knoxville-based petroleum company founded by his father Jim Haslam.[4] Following his university graduation, he returned to Knoxville to work for Pilot, eventually becoming president and a director of the company, which runs the nationwide Pilot Flying J chain of truck stops and Pilot Food Mart convenience stores. At one time he served as chief executive officer of the e-commerce and catalog division of Saks Fifth Avenue.[5]
Haslam left Pilot to become mayor of Knoxville.
Mayor of Knoxville
Knoxville's mayoral elections are nominally non-partisan,[6] but Haslam was known to be a member of the Republican Party when he ran for the office. He defeated Madeline Rogero to win the election in 2003,[7] replacing retiring four-term mayor Victor Ashe, and was reelected—with 87% of the vote in 2007.[8]
Haslam identifies several successful historic preservation initiatives among his accomplishments as mayor, including saving the historic S&W Cafeteria in downtown Knoxville, building a new cinema in the city's downtown, and revitalizing the historic Bijou Theatre. In 2008 he was appointed to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by U.S. President George W. Bush; he is serving a four-year term on the Advisory Council.[5]
Haslam had been frequently mentioned as a possible candidate for the 2010 Tennessee gubernatorial election,[9][10] and he formally announced his candidacy for governor in a newsletter sent to supporters on January 6, 2009.
Haslam was formerly a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition but resigned early in 2009 and became a member of the National Rifle Association.[11]
2010 gubernatorial election
On January 6, 2009, Haslam declared his intention to run for Tennessee governor in 2010.[12]
His campaign received contributions of $3.9 million between January and July 1 in 2009, substantially more than his Republican primary rivals. Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey got $1.3 million and U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp's got $1.2 million, while Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons reported $416,000 at that time.[13] Among Democratic candidates, businessman Mike McWherter raised $650,000 at the mid-year, followed by former State House Majority Leader Kim McMillan's $180,000.[14]
Former U.S. Senator Howard Baker endorsed Haslam for the gubernatorial election. The Tennessean wrote, "Haslam appears most likely to be able to ride Gov. Phil Bredesen's pro-business coattails, despite the different party affiliation."[15] Knoxville News Sentinel predicted that independent voters would decide the election as usual after an intense primary that leaves the party's conservative/right wing raging.[16] CQ Politics rated this race as leaning Republican.[17]
On the Republican side from July 1, 2009 until January 15, 2010, Haslam collected $1.8 million, Ramsey raised $1,412,593 including a $200,000 loan, Wamp raised $1,373,078 including a $61,000 loan, and Gibbons raised $225,218. Among Democrats during the six months, State Senate Minority Leader Jim Kyle collected $741,485 including a $300,000 personal loan, McWherter raised $402,868, and McMillan raised $159,981.[18]
According to the Middle Tennessee State University poll released on March 3, 2010, Haslam had the highest name recognition of all the candidates and 57 percent of Tennesseans didn’t care whether the next governor is a Republican or Democrat.[19] On May 2010, U.S. Congressman Jimmy Duncan endorsed Haslam for the Republican nomination for governor.[20]
On August 5, 2010, Haslam won in the Republican primary for governor, with almost 48 percent of the vote.[21] Mike McWherter, son of former Governor Ned McWherter, was nominated by the Democrats after several well-known elected officials declined the candidacy.
On November 2, 2010, Haslam won the gubernatorial election over Democratic candidate Mike McWherter, taking 65 percent of the vote to McWherter's 35 percent. The Republicans also increased their majorities in both chambers of the state legislature, giving the GOP complete control of state government for the first time since 1869.
Family
Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy had been married for 29 years as of 2010. They are the parents of two daughters and a son.[5][22]
Sports team ownership
Haslam is one of the owners of the Tennessee Smokies, a minor league baseball team in East Tennessee.[5] His brother, current Pilot Corp. & Pilot Flying J president James Haslam III, became a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008.[23]
References
- ^ Locker, Richard (2010-11-05). "Haslam to toss coin for Tigers-Vols matchup, visit with mayors Saturday". Retrieved 2010-11-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|publication=ignored (help) - ^ http://www.billhaslam.com/site/c.ieJPIWOtEnH/b.5438305/k.94CA/Bills_Biography.htm
- ^ http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jul/18/bill-haslam/ Knoxville News Sentinel>
- ^ a b Biography, Bill Haslam for Governor website, accessed May 9, 2010
- ^ a b c d Mayor's biography, City of Knoxville website, accessed May 9, 2010
- ^ Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy (2007-05-13). "Knox County One Question" (PDF). Knoxville News-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Election Roundup". U.S. Conference of Mayors. November 17, 2003. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
- ^ Hayes Hickman (September 26, 2007). "Haslam sails to second term". Knoxville News-Sentinel. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
- ^ "Poll: Frist has wide name recognition in Tenn., 3rd Ld-Writethru, TN". amNewYork. Associated Press. 2008-09-39.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Sher, Andy (2008-09-30). "Tennessee: Survey shows Frist has high name ID". Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- ^ Bill Haslam Joined The NRA In ‘Late February Or Early March’, Nashville Post Blogjam, April 9, 2009. Article includes a link to a copy of Haslam's letter of resignation from MAIG.
- ^ Hickman, Hayes (January 6, 2009). "Haslam cites executive experience in launching campaign for governor". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Vines, Georgiana (December 5, 2009). "Haslam fundraiser boosts total". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Sisk, Chas (December 14, 2009). "Famous name gives McWherter edge in governor's race - for now". The Tennessean.
- ^ Underwood, Ryan (December 28, 2009). "Tennessee political movers". The Tennessean. p. 2.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Humphrey, Tom (January 3, 2010). "Humphrey: 2010 predictions: A Bredesen legacy". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ "Races for Governor in 2010". CQ Politics. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ Humphrey, Tom (February 3, 2010). "Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam gathers $5.8 million so far for governor's race". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Bona, Nick (March 4, 2010). "Haslam leads gubernatorial candidates in new MTSU poll". WVLT-TV.
- ^ "Haslam Endorsed By U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan". The Chattanoogan. May 8, 2010.
- ^ Feldmann, Linda (August 6, 2010). "Tennessee GOP primary: Bill Haslam's win fits Election 2010 trends". The Christian Science Monitor.
- ^ http://www.theknoxvillejournal.com/content/stories/belowthefold/sept2010/Crissy-Haslam-increases-campaign-visits-highlights-childrens-issues.html
- ^ ESPN - NFL approves Rooney's ownership plan
External links
- Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam official city government site
- Bill Haslam for Governor official campaign site
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