William T. Stachowski (born February 14, 1949) is an American politician from New York.

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William T. Stachowski
Member of the New York Senate from the 56th, 57th, and 58th district
In office 1981–2010
Preceded by	Raymond F. Gallagher
Succeeded by	Timothy M. Kennedy
Member of the Erie County Legislature from the 3rd district
In office 1975–1981
Preceded by	Dennis Gorski
Succeeded by	Barry L. Robinson
Personal details
Born	(1949-02-14) February 14, 1949 (age 75) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Other political affiliations	Working Families
Residence(s)	Lake View, New York, U.S.

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Stachowski attended Bishop Ryan High School in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he played Varsity Football. He was All New England and won the Davitt award as the Holy Cross best defensive player. 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.^{[citation needed]}

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. He was also a member of the Upstate Caucus

On December 2, 2009, Stachowski was one of eight Democratic state senators to vote against legislation which would legalize same-sex marriage in New York. This legislation would fail 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. In 2010, he ran for re-nomination, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy.^[2] Kennedy went on to win the general election.