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Introduction
William Colton is an American politician who represents District 47 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Dyker Heights and Midwood.
Colton was 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.
Early life
| Name | William Colton |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 77 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
William Colton was born on March 6, 1946 (age 77 years) in the United States. He is the son of American parents.
Colton 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.
Career
William Colton is a member of the Asian-Pacific American Task Force. He has previously served as chair and Vice Chair of the Majority Conference and as Chair of the Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management.
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.
He 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.
In the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 legislative terms, Colton was the primary sponsor of legislation to make the National Day of the People’s Republic of China a public holiday in New York State. In the 2021–2022 term, one bill that Colton was the lead sponsor of was enacted, A03964, which increased fines for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting it.
Colton received criticism for a Facebook post he posted on August 9, 2020, calling Black Lives Matter a hate group, comparing it to the Ku Klux Klan. Colton later clarified that he did not think Black Lives Matter was a hate group, but that there were some bad actors within the movement who seek to spread hate, which he said was similar to how the Ku Klux Klan was started by “well-intentioned” people until they later turned towards hate.
The Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus of New York released a statement saying they were “shocked and offended” by Colton’s post. Colton has won 14 terms since 1996 and has never been primary. His closest election occurred in 2022 when he beat Republican Dmitriy Kugel with 54.73% to Kugel’s 45.15%.
His remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and most influential politicians in New York. William Colton stands at an appealing height of 1.75m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.
Wife
William Colton is a married man and has children with his wife. He wedded his wife Mary Colton in the United States.
William Colton net worth
How much is William Colton worth? William Colton’s net worth is estimated at around $3 million. His main source of income is from his primary work as a politician. William Colton’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $365,584 dollars annually.