William Colton | |
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 Colton in 2012 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Frank J. Barbaro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 6, 1946 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Alma mater | St. John's University, B.A. Brooklyn College, M.S. St. John's University School of Law, J.D. |
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| Website | Official website |
William Colton (born March 6, 1946) is an American politician who represents District 47 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Dyker Heights and Midwood.[1]
First elected to the Assembly in 1996, Colton currently serves as Majority Whip. He sits on the Correction, Environmental Conservation, Governmental Employees, Labor, Rules, and Ways and Means committees and is a member of the Asian Pacific American Task Force.[2] He has previously served as chair and Vice Chair of the Majority Conference and as Chair of the Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management.
According to his self-published biography, Colton is a lifelong resident of the district. Prior to entering the Assembly, Colton worked as a teacher within the New York City public school system, serving as a UFT Chapter Chairperson for six of his eleven years in that occupation, and as a licensed attorney since 1979. Colton is the co-founder and organizer of the Bensonhurst Tenants Council, founder of the Bensonhurst Straphangers Committee, and served as an attorney in the lawsuit that successfully prevented the re-opening of the Southwest Brooklyn Incinerator.
He holds a B.A. in degree in Urban Education from St. John's University, an M.S. in Urban Education from Brooklyn College and a J.D. from St. John's School of Law.[3]
- ^ "William Colton - Assembly District 47 | New York State Assembly". assembly.state.ny.us. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Committee Membership". New York State Assembly. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "William Colton - Assembly District 47 | New York State Assembly". assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved 17 January 2023.