Senator William Nickerson, R-Greenwich, is serving his ninth term in the Connecticut State Senate representing the 36th District which includes Greenwich and parts of Stamford and New Canaan.

Senator Nickerson serves as the Chief Deputy Minority Leader and as Ranking Member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. Senator Nickerson also serves on the Transportation Committee, the Legislative Management Committee and the State Bond Commission. He is a member of the Federal Transportation Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators.

Prior to his election to the Senate in 1990 Senator Nickerson served two terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1991 from the 149th District.

Mr. Nickerson graduated from Harvard College in 1961 and earned a law degree from Columbia Law School in 1964. He is married to the former Jane McPherson of Darien. They have two adult children - Storm and Sarah.

Senator Nickerson manages a real estate investment business. He previously practiced law and is a member of the bar in Connecticut and New York.

The Senator began his career in government in 1969 winning election to the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting where he served for 17 years. He also served as chairman of the RTM Planning and Zoning Committee.

Along with his work in the Connecticut Senate, Mr. Nickerson belongs to several civic organizations including the Greenwich Council on Youth and Drugs.

Senator Nickerson has received twelve non-partisan awards for his special legislative achievements:

CONNECTICUT COALITION AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE (2007)
            -for leadership in enacting firearms trafficking legislation
Stamford Bartlett Arboretum Award (2004)
            -for leadership in state support of the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
Stamford Center for the Arts Award (2003)
            -for leadership role in the state's support for the Stamford Center for the Arts
YMCA Legislator of the Year award (2003)
            - from Connecticut YMCAs for supporting YMCA mission and goals
Connecticut Fund for the Environment (2000)
            -special award for promoting the acquisition of open space in Connecticut
Greenwich Garden Club Award (1999)
            -for work preserving open space
Trust for Public Land Award (1998)
            -for work preserving the Blake Coleman property in Stamford
Legislator of the Year Award (1995)
            -from the Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association (SACIA)
Connecticut Family Service Association Award (1995)
            -for his support of family legislation
Connecticut Chapter of Nature Conservancy Award (1993)
             -for his pro-environment voting record
Connecticut Coalition Against Violence Award (1993)
             -for his leadership role in enacting the assault weapons and handgun control bills
Connecticut Coalition for Choice Award (1990)
             -for his work on landmark pro-choice legislation

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