William Stachowski
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| William Stachowski | |
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| File:William Stachowski.jpg | |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 56th, 57th, and 58th district |
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| In office 1981–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Raymond F. Gallagher |
| Succeeded by | Timothy M. Kennedy |
| Member of the Erie County Legislature from the 3rd District |
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| In office 1975–1981 |
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| Preceded by | Dennis Gorski |
| Succeeded by | Barry L. Robinson |
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| Born | February 14, 1949 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat, Working Families Party |
| Residence | Lake View, New York, U.S. |
William Stachowski (born February 14, 1949) is an American politician from New York.
Biography
He was born on February 14, 1949. He attended Bishop Ryan High School. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He entered politics as a Democrat, and was a member of the Erie County Legislature (3rd D.). In November 1981, he was elected to the New York State Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Raymond F. Gallagher, and took his seat during a special session on December 3, 1981. He was re-elected many times, and remained in the Senate until 2010, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd, 194th, 195th, 196th, 197th and 198th New York State Legislatures.
Stachowski chaired the Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee. This committee works closely with the Empire State Development Corporation. Stachowski also sat on the Public Authorities Control Board and the Legislative Commission on the Development of Rural Resources. In addition, Stachowski was a member of the Upstate Caucus
On December 2, 2009, Stachowski was one of eight Democratic state senators to vote against same-sex marriage legislation, which failed to pass the Senate.[1]
He worked closely with SUNY Buffalo President John B. Simpson to carry out the UB 2020 plan. Stachowski sponsored and passed legislation in support of UB 2020 in the Senate.[2]
In 2010, he ran for re-nomination, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy.[3] Kennedy went on to win the general election.
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate 56th District 1981–1982 |
Succeeded by Jess J. Present |
| Preceded by | New York State Senate 57th District 1983–1992 |
Succeeded by Anthony M. Masiello |
| Preceded by | New York State Senate 58th District 1993–2010 |
Succeeded by Timothy M. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | New York State Senate Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by James Alesi |
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