William Colton
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William Colton is an American politician who 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 Straphanger
s 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.
Gravesend, Brooklyn
Gravesend is a neighborhood in the south-central section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, USA.The derivation of the name is unclear. Some speculate that it was named after the English seaport of Gravesend, Kent. An alternative explanation suggests that it was named by Willem Kieft for the...
, 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 Straphanger
Straphanger
Straphanger is a nickname for a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support...
s 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
St. John's University (New York City)
St. John's University is a private, Roman Catholic, coeducational university located in New York City, United States. Founded by the Congregation of the Mission in 1870, the school was originally located in the borough of Brooklyn in the neighborhood of Bedford–Stuyvesant...
, an M.S. in Urban Education from Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College is a senior college of the City University of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.Established in 1930 by the New York City Board of Higher Education, the College had its beginnings as the Downtown Brooklyn branches of Hunter College and the City College of New...
and a J.D. from St. John's School of Law.
External links
- New York State Assembly Member Website
- Biography: New York State Democratic Committee
- Gotham Gazette's Eye On Albany: New York State Assembly: District 47
- Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Ratings
- Weiner, Colton Launch Cell Phone Collection Drive For Local Seniors Press Release.
- Ride At Your Own Risk: Pol Blasts DOT