| William Stachowski | |
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| Member of the New York Senate from the 58th district |
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| In office 1981–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Raymond F. Gallagher |
| Succeeded by | Timothy M. Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| 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) was an American politician and a Democratic State Senator from the 58th district for the State of New York. He was first elected in 1981, but lost the renomination as a Democrat in the 2010 primary election. He was endorsed by the Working Families and Independence parties.
Previously Stachowski served in the Erie County Legislature (3rd District). He served in the Legislature until November 20, 1981, when he replaced then Senator Raymond Gallagher (56th District).
He attended Bishop Ryan High School where he graduated with honors (Bishop Brzana Chapter). He went on to graduate from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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]
Stachowski was defeated by Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy in the 2010 Democratic primary election.[3] Kennedy went on to win the general election.
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Raymond F. Gallagher |
New York State Senate, 56th District 1981–1982 |
Succeeded by Jess Present |
| Preceded by Jess Present |
New York State Senate, 57th District 1983–1992 |
Succeeded by Anthony Masiello |
| Preceded by Anthony Masiello |
New York State Senate, 58th District 1993–2010 |
Succeeded by Timothy M. Kennedy |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by James Alesi |
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce Economic Development and Small Business 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by James Alesi |