Colton likes to encourage young people to take charge
In Public Service
William Colton has been serving in the New York state Assembly for nearly 19 years and said he loves his job because he enjoys working to make the lives of his constituents better. But Colton also said he doesn’t think he can do it alone.
Colton, a Democrat who first won election to the 47th Assembly District (Gravesend-Bensonhurst) in 1996, has become widely known for his efforts to encourage teenagers and young adults to take a more active role in civic improvement projects in their neighborhoods.