William Scarborough

William Scarborough
Scarborough in 2013
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 29th district
In office January 1, 1995 – May 2015
Preceded by	Cynthia Jenkins
Succeeded by	Alicia Hyndman
Personal details
Born	c.1950 (age 66–67)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Andrea
Children	three
Alma mater	Queens College
Profession	politician
Website	Official website

William Scarborough (born c.1950) is a Democrat who represented District 29 in the New York State Assembly, which includes large portions of Queens County, including Jamaica. He chaired the Assembly Committee on Children and Families and served as a member of several other standing committees.

Scarborough grew up in Jamaica, Queens, and has also lived in St. Albans and Rosedale, attending Public School 140, Shimer J.H.S. 142, and Andrew Jackson High School. He received an associate's degree from Queensborough Community College in 1970 and B.A. degree in psychology and political science from Queens College (City University of New York) in 1975.

He was an account executive with the New York Telephone Company from 1979 to 1983. His initial start in politics included a stint as a member of Community Board 28 (1977–1983). Prior to his election to the Assembly, Scarborough served as District Manager of Community Board 12 (1984–1994), as well as in the capacity of Chairman of Area Policy Board 12 (1983–1994).

Scarborough was first elected to the State Assembly in 1994. He ran uncontested in the 2008 and 2010 general elections. During his tenure in the State Assembly, Scarborough was the Chair of the Small Business Committee and a vocal advocate for the City and State to address the flooding occurring in his district. Flooding in Southeast Queens is primarily the result of the restored water table that developed following the closure of the Greater Jamaica Water Companies pumping operations.