State
Member of Assembly, 47th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the Assembly votes on New York laws and the state budget in the State Assembly.
Covers part of Kings County.
Education
John J. RicottoneRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
No documented position found.
William ColtonDemocratic
- Sponsored a tax deduction for teachers' classroom supplies.In office
- Sponsored more NYC gifted and talented programs.In office
Housing
John J. RicottoneRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
- Proposes infrastructure capacity reviews before major developments.
William ColtonDemocratic
- Opposes the 2501 86th Street homeless shelter project as handled.In office
Economy & jobs
John J. RicottoneRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
No documented position found.
William ColtonDemocratic
- Opposes the city's see-through store gate mandate.In office
Roads & infrastructure
John J. RicottoneRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
- Proposes modernizing sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
- Proposes developers help pay for needed infrastructure upgrades.
William ColtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
John J. RicottoneRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
- Opposes redrawing New York's congressional map for 2026.
William ColtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
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