William Colton

William Colton

William Colton (born 1946) represents District 47 in the New York Assembly, which comprises Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Dyker Heights and Midwood.

First elected to the Assembly in 1996, Colton currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Majority Conference and has previously served as Chair of the Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management.

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.

External links

* [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=047 New York State Assembly Member Website]
* [http://www.nydems.org/html/electedofficials/colton.html Biography: New York State Democratic Committee]
* [http://www.gothamgazette.com/eyeonalbany/assembly/district47.shtml Gotham Gazette's Eye On Albany: New York State Assembly: District 47]
* [http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=BS042614&type=category&category=Gun%20Issues Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Ratings]
* [http://www.house.gov/list/press/ny09_weiner/052705cellphones.html Weiner, Colton Launch Cell Phone Collection Drive For Local Seniors] Press Release.
* [http://www.courierlife.net/site/tab5.cfm?newsid=17164603&BRD=2384&PAG=461&dept_id=552851&rfi=6 Ride At Your Own Risk: Pol Blasts DOT]


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