Representative William Notte is a lifelong resident of Rutland City, Vermont. Before election to state office he served eleven years on the Rutland City Board of Aldermen—including two years as president. He previously served several years on the Rutland Redevelopment Authority and currently serves on the Rutland Free Library Board of Trustees.

Will is married with three children who range in age from a first grader up to a freshman in college. His wife Alison is also an elected official and is currently serving her second term on the Rutland City School Board.

Will manages a bookstore and is a book editor. When not working he greatly enjoys family time and is never spotted without a book.