William Colton
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 47th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; attorney
William Colton was elected to the Assembly in November 1996 to represent Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights and Midwood. He holds a law degree from St. John's School of Law.
Documented positions
Education
Sponsored a tax deduction for teachers' classroom supplies.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember William ColtonGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers”
Sponsored more NYC gifted and talented programs.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember William ColtonGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Requires the New York city department of education to create more gifted and talented programs and classes”
Housing
Opposes the 2501 86th Street homeless shelter project as handled.In office
After asbestos was found during demolition, he called on the city to take a more responsible approach to the project.
Report“This is What We Feared”: AM Colton Expresses Outrage That Asbestos Found at Homeless Shelter SitePublic statement · New York State Assembly · Apr 10, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“is calling on the city to take a more responsible approach to the project”
Economy & jobs
Opposes the city's see-through store gate mandate.In office
ReportAssemblyman Colton Opposes City’s See-Through Store Gate Mandate, Set to Take Effect July 1Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 22, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“has come down strongly in opposition to the city's Local Law 75 of 2009”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from William Colton on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Biography: Assemblymember William Colton
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Colton Opposes City’s See-Through Store Gate Mandate, Set to Take Effect July 1
Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 22, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- “This is What We Feared”: AM Colton Expresses Outrage That Asbestos Found at Homeless Shelter Site
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Apr 10, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember William Colton
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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