Longtime Connecticut Senate President Donald Williams says he's not seeking re-election to the General Assembly.
The Brooklyn Democrat who has served in the Senate's top leadership role for a decade said Wednesday he is looking forward to "pursuing other challenges at the end of this term."
Williams has served in the state legislature for 22 years, representing northeastern Connecticut. A former first selectman of Thompson, Williams has also worked as a reporter and educator.
He called it a "great privilege" to serve in the General Assembly, citing a recent job creation bill and legislation transforming the University of Connecticut and the state universities as some of his major accomplishments. Williams has also pushed for the labeling of genetically modified foods and the creation of the Office of the Child Advocate.
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