[4][5] He ran for the Miami City Commission in May 1935, placing third in the May 7 primary and advancing to the top six runoff a week later.

[6] He was elected to the Miami City Commission on May 14, 1935, alongside Orville H. Rigby and Alexander Orr Jr. with the most votes of any candidate.

[8] Williams and two other city commissioners, John W. DuBose and Ralph B. Ferguson, were charged with soliciting a bribe from Florida Power & Light.

[9] Williams' administration drew the attention of the Florida Supreme Court when they tried to fire Miami City Clerk, Frank J Kelly.

"[11] During the recall election he appointed his secretary, Anna Perry, as the first woman to serve on the Miami City Commission.