The phrase "former assemblyman" refers to someone who previously held a position as a member of a legislative body called the assembly. They are no longer serving in that role. Full definition
EAST WILLIAMSBURG — Vito Lopez, the scandal - plagued former assemblyman who is now running for City Council, unexpectedly canceled a rare public appearance on the campaign trail Thursday at the nonprofit he founded. (dnainfo.com)
Wright, the Manhattan Democratic Party leader and former assemblyman from Harlem, diverted donations he received... (nypost.com)
The Benjamins took a similar tack with «mistakes were made» Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's handling of former assemblyman Vito Lopez's sex harassment scandal. (hudsonvalleyone.com)