Age, Biography and Wiki
Wanda Williams was born on 4 July, 1953 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Wanda Williams's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
4 July 1953 |
| Birthday |
4 July |
| Birthplace |
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 4 July.
She is a member of famous politician with the age 71 years old group.
Wanda Williams Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Wanda Williams height not available right now. We will update Wanda Williams's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Wanda Williams's Husband?
Her husband is Jerome Williams
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Jerome Williams |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Wanda Williams Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wanda Williams worth at the age of 71 years old? Wanda Williams’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Wanda Williams's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Wanda Williams Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Wanda R. D. Williams (born 1953) is an American Democratic politician from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, currently serving as 39th Mayor of Harrisburg.
Running as a Democrat and President of the Harrisburg City Council, she won the 2021 Harrisburg mayoral election becoming the city's second female and second African-American mayor.
Williams grew up in Harrisburg and attended William Penn High and Harrisburg Area Community College.
She was seen as the heavy favorite to win in the general election, as the winner of the Harrisburg Democratic primary has gone on to win the mayorship since 1977.
She faced a single Republican candidate who is facing criminal charges of child abuse.
However, on September 15, Eric Papenfuse announced that he would run a write-in campaign in the November General Election.
Despite this, Williams won the general election by more than a 2–1 margin.
Williams became the city's second Black and second female mayor.
On July 31, 2022 Williams transferred mayoral powers to Police Commissioner Thomas Carter due to a medical procedure; Carter served as acting mayor until August 16, 2022.
Williams started her political career in 1998 as a member of the Harrisburg school board.
She served on the Harrisburg City Council since 2006, with her last two terms serving as the council president.
During her time in the City Council, she worked to set term limits for Harrisburg mayors.
Williams lost a granddaughter to gun violence in 2013 as a bystander at a shooting.
In 2016 she received criticism as she was accused of politicizing the Harrisburg Environmental Advisory Council.
Although she had originally planned to run again for city council, Williams announced her candidacy for mayor of Harrisburg in March 2021, running on a platform of infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, and revitalization.
She won the Democratic primary for the 2021 Harrisburg mayoral election in an upset with 28.95% of the vote, leading incumbent mayor Eric Papenfuse's 27.93% by only 56 votes, to become the Democratic nominee.
