Thomas M. Hannigan

Thomas M. Hannigan served in the California State Assembly from 1978 until he was termed out in 1996. From 1986 through 1996 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.

External links

* [http://www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/dwr50thanniversary/directors/hannigan.cfm DWR 50th Anniversary Spotlight on DWR Directors]