William J. Heffernan

He did not attend the session of the 141st New York State Legislature, and sent a letter of resignation, dated January 1, 1918, which was read in the Senate on January 9.

He resigned his seat to accept an appointment as Deputy Clerk of Kings County, at a much higher salary than a state senator's.

He led an unsuccessful campaign for an elected office representing New Utrecht, Brooklyn, in 1927.

He was a member of the New York City Board of Elections from 1931 to 1952.

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