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William Conrad
Democratic PartySTH · NY · District 140
New York State Assembly District 140
STH · NY · District 140
New York State Assembly District 140
Fredonia State College—Bachelor’s degree with Honors; Buffalo State—Master’s Degree in Education
Data last updated 10/21/2026
William “Bill” Conrad III is a lifelong resident of the Town of Tonawanda and has represented New York State Assembly District 140 since January 2021. Before joining the Assembly, he worked for 21 years as a social studies teacher and coach in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda public schools, serving in leadership roles including department chair and executive board member of the Kenmore Teachers Association. He was appointed to the Town of Tonawanda Town Board in 2016, later won election to the Town Council, and chaired the Water Resources and Youth, Parks and Recreation committees.
Committee Assignments: Chair, Commission on Skills Development and Career Education · Chair, Subcommittee on Volunteer Emergency Services · Member, Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions · Member, Committee on Education · Member, Committee on Energy · Member, Committee on Environmental Conservation · Member, Committee on Local Governments · Member, Committee on Science & Technology
William Conrad, the Democratic Assemblymember for New York State Assembly District 140, has focused healthcare-related activity on funding early intervention services and co-sponsoring bills affecting Medicaid long-term care, pediatric autism screening, reproductive-tissue medical-history disclosure, and emergency-department care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
William Conrad emphasizes workforce development, small-business relief, and protecting Western New York jobs while balancing environmental goals. His economy-and-jobs record includes sponsoring CTE/BOCES workforce legislation, backing pandemic small-business protections, and opposing refrigerant rules he says would raise costs and threaten jobs.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Conrad celebrated inclusion of $60 million in the 2025-2026 state budget to fund his BOCES salary-cap proposal, describing it as a way to expand student access to career training and strengthen the economy.
SourceConrad supported Assembly legislation intended to spare small businesses from unemployment insurance rate increases tied to pandemic layoffs and claims.
SourceConrad led stakeholders in opposing an accelerated state refrigerant phaseout, arguing the proposed rule would burden grocers and HVAC businesses, threaten thousands of jobs, and raise consumer costs.
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William Conrad, the Democratic Assembly member for New York State Assembly District 140, generally supports clean-energy and climate goals but emphasizes affordability, grid reliability, and practical implementation timelines. His record includes sponsoring weatherization and energy-efficiency legislation, while opposing state climate rules he views as exceeding federal standards or moving too quickly for consumers and businesses.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Conrad wrote to Governor Hochul urging a pause or delay in enforcement of New York's all-electric new-building mandate until grid reliability, cost impacts, and transition safeguards are assessed.
SourceWilliam Conrad emphasizes public education, workforce preparation, and local school affordability, drawing on his background as a former public school teacher. His education record includes sponsoring bills to expand BOCES/CTE access, support teacher recruitment and retention, fund civic readiness programs, and provide classroom technology.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Secured $25,000 in state aid for Tonawanda City School District to purchase 70 Google Chromebooks for student classroom and at-home use.
SourceWilliam Conrad’s public-safety record emphasizes funding police, school-safety resources, firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteer fire-service recruitment/retention in New York Assembly District 140. He has described public safety as a top constituent priority and has backed equipment, personnel, and first-responder support grants.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Conrad announced $287,000 in state grants for the Town of Tonawanda Police Department for mounted radar units, license plate readers, and its Community Services division.
SourceConrad announced nearly $200,000 in grants for City of Tonawanda police dispatch, 911, radio, vehicle needs, and a second full-time Tonawanda City Schools resource officer position.
SourceConrad announced 2023-2024 budget provisions totaling $31.5 million for volunteer fire department capital upgrades and firefighter training stipends to improve recruitment, retention, and safety.
SourceConrad announced $205,000 in state funding for North Tonawanda Fire Department facility upgrades and a new Jaws of Life hydraulic rescue tool.
SourceNew York State Assembly - William Conrad Biography
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/William-ConradFetched: biography, education, location, background
New York State Assembly - William Conrad Committee Membership
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/William-Conrad/comm/Fetched: committees
Transparency USA
https://www.transparencyusa.org/ny/race/new-york-state-assembly-district-140-74555Fetched: campaignFinance
Blue Voter Guide
https://bluevoterguide.org/district/NY/New_York_State_Assembly_District_140/51990/830Fetched: endorsements
New York League of Conservation Voters candidate page
https://www.nylcv.org/candidate/bill-conrad/Fetched: endorsements, ratings
NYLCV 2025 State Scorecard
https://www.nylcv.org/wp-content/uploads/NYS-Scorecard-2025.pdfFetched: ratings
Freedom Index 2025 New York Legislative Scorecard
https://thefreedomindex.org/ny/legislator/22408/votes/report-ny-scorecard-2025/pdf/scc/Fetched: ratings
NYLCV 2023 State Environmental Scorecard
https://nylcv.org/wp-content/uploads/NYLCV_2023_StateScorecard_092923-DRAFT-w-scores.pdfFetched: ratings
New York State Assembly Member Directory - William Conrad
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/William-ConradFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Sponsored Legislation - William Conrad
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/sponsor/Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A3262
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3262Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search - A2018
https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Summary=Y&Text=Y&bn=a2018&default_fld=%0D%0A&leg_video=&term=2025Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A7204
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7204Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A1107
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1107Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A4835
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4835Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly member profile
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/William-ConradFetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate legislation page for A3430
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3430Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly press release on BOCES CTE funding
https://www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/William-Conrad/story/115405Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly press release on small-business COVID relief
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/95158Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly press release on HFC refrigerant rule
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/William-Conrad/story/111263Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Member Directory - William Conrad
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=140&sh=bioFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Sponsored Legislation - William Conrad
https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/William-Conrad/sponsor/Fetched: issuePositions
BallotReady - William C. Conrad III
https://www.ballotready.org/people/william-c-conrad-iiiFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Protecting Our Immigrant Neighbors
https://assembly.ny.gov/protect_immigrant_neighbors/?sec=legislationFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search - A11556
https://assembly.ny.gov/leg/?bn=A11556&leg_video=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search - A03655
https://assembly.ny.gov/leg/?bn=A03655&leg_video=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Press Release - Hydrofluorocarbon Phaseout
https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/111263Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search - A09596
https://assembly.ny.gov/leg/?bn=A09596&leg_video=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State of Politics PDF - All-Electric Letter
https://nystateofpolitics.com/content/dam/News/static/pdfs/nys/Gov-All-Electric-Letter.pdfFetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A3430
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3430Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A3668
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3668Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A4378
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4378Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A3257
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3257Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Press Release - Tonawanda City Schools Funding
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/99316Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - William Conrad: Town of Tonawanda Police Grants
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/102965Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - William Conrad: City of Tonawanda Public Safety Grants
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/103918Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - William Conrad: Volunteer Firefighter Budget Provisions
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/106249Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - William Conrad: North Tonawanda Fire Department Funding
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/114087Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - William Conrad: Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Co. Benevolent Association
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/William-Conrad/story/98719Fetched: issuePositions