Background
Stachowski, William T. was born on February 14, 1949 in Buffalo.
Stachowski, William T. was born on February 14, 1949 in Buffalo.
He attended Bishop Ryan High School. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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. 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.
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. In 2010, he ran for re-nomination, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy.
Active Everywoman Opportunity Center. Trustee St. Mary's School Deaf. Member of South Buffalo Businessman's Association, E. Lovejoy Business & Taxpayers Association, United States Route 62 & United States Route 219 Association, New York Southtowns Walleye Association.