Thomas M. Hannigan
Thomas M. Hannigan served in the California State Assembly from 1978 until he was termed out in 1996. From 1986 through 1995 he was the Majority Floor Leader in the Assembly. He was a Democrat from Solano County. Throughout his political career, Hannigan was a strong supporter of legislation supporting the protection and development of water resources. He was a key proponent of Proposition 204, which voters approved in November 1996. The Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act provided $995 million to fund water programs and statewide levees.
After he was termed out of office, Hannigan was appointed by California Governor Gray Davis to be the Director of the California Department of Water Resources. During Hannigan's tenure as Director, the State of California was faced with a severe energy crisis, and DWR was authorized to purchase power on behalf of the state.
Hannigan is an alumnus of Santa Clara University.
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| California Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Vic Fazio |
California State Assemblyman, 4th District 1978-1992 |
Succeeded by David Knowles |
| Preceded by Bev Hansen |
California State Assemblyman, 8th District 1992-1996 |
Succeeded by Helen Thomson |