Don Siegelman

Don Siegelman (2008)

Donald Eugene "Don" Siegelman (born February 24, 1946 in Mobile , Alabama ) is a former American politician ( Democratic Party ). He was Governor of Alabama from 1999 to 2003 .

Early years and political advancement

Don Siegelman graduated from the University of Alabama in 1968 and from the Georgetown University School of Law in 1972 and then studied international law from 1972 to 1973 at the University of Oxford in England . He was Secretary of State of Alabama from 1979 to 1987 . He was then Attorney General from 1987 to 1991 and Vice-Governor of the state from 1995 to 1999 .

Governor of Alabama

Siegelman ran for his party's nomination as Governor of Alabama in 1990 , but failed in the primary runoff to Paul R. Hubbert. He was not elected until his second candidacy in 1998, where he prevailed with 57.5 percent of the vote against the Republican incumbent Fob James . He gained notoriety for his work in education, child services, economic development and the promotion of crime prevention facilities including driving under the influence of alcohol and domestic violence prevention. The first ordinance he signed as governor was an executive order to remove portable classrooms in public schools and build new, safe classrooms for schoolchildren. He also signed a bill to bring teachers' salaries up to the national average and removed minimum term restrictions on school principals. He implemented the nationally recognized Alabama Reading Initiative in 429 schools and supported the rewarding of schools that met and exceeded Alabama's educational requirements. Siegelman also kept his promise to the children by creating the first child representative and the children's cabinet. He also created the Office of School Readiness to support early learning opportunities for four year olds across the state.

He also signed a number of domestic violence laws, including one that makes domestic violence a crime in Alabama. It also enforced tougher penalties for alcohol or drug abuse behind the wheel, including those for adults who drive drunk with a child in a car. He also expanded the industry beyond the state by announcing the locations of business including Honda , Navistar , Fiat , Boeing , Toyota , Lockheed Martin and the expanding Mercedes . He was also instrumental in enacting tort law reforms, including the limitation of damages, and the creation of a task force to develop Alabama's first long-term strategic plan for economic growth. He also chaired the NGA's Committee on Economic Development and Commerce .

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After he left his office, Siegelman was convicted in a controversial case of bribery , conspiracy, and postal fraud. In June 2007, Siegelman was sentenced to more than seven years in prison, followed by three years probation, compensation and fines, and 500 hours of social service. The judgment has since been overturned by the Supreme Court on June 29, 2010 and the matter referred back to the Court of Appeal.

family

Don Siegelman is married to Lori Allen; they have two children together.

Web links

• Don Siegelman in the nndb (English)
• Don Siegelman in the National Governors Association (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Don Eugene Siegelman, Petitioner v. United States on the home page of the United States Supreme Court, accessed November 13, 2014.