Bill Connolly, a lifelong resident of Paterson, is running for Assembly candidate for the 35th District.  After retirement from the position of Passaic County Chief Reach Operator, Bill has increased his long-time involvement with the Republican party, as well as our community.  He is currently a coach at a Paterson Republican organization, where he has previously served as past Chair.  Furthermore, he is the longest serving Passaic County Republican Committee member.   Moreover, Bill is happy to join our group as he has served as past President of the Paterson Junior Chamber of Commerce and understands our business community well, as his family has lived and worked in the Silk City since the 1880s.   In his personal time, Bill enjoys spending time with his friends at the local Knights of Columbus, for St. Joseph’s R.C. church, where he is a parishioner.  In addition, Bill is proud to represent his heritage as a member of the  Irish-American Unity Conference.  However, before his career took off, Bill started with a diploma from Eastside High School.  He later attended Rutgers University, Pace College, and the College of Insurance in Manhattan and where he polished his affinity for concerns in the public sector.