Peter J. Schmitt
Peter J. Schmitt | |
|---|---|
| County Legislator of Nassau County, New York's 12th District | |
| In office 1996–2012 | |
| Preceded by | N/A |
| Succeeded by | Michael Venditto |
| Commissioner of the Department of Community and Youth Services for the Town of Oyster Bay | |
| In office 1984–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1950 |
| Died | October 3, 2012 (aged 62) Mineola, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lois Schmitt |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University |
Peter J. Schmitt (June 27, 1950 – October 3, 2012), R-Massapequa, was the leader of Nassau County, New York's Legislature.[1] Schmitt represented the 12th legislative district in Nassau County, which includes Massapequa, Massapequa Park, most of North Massapequa, and part of Seaford. A graduate of Hofstra University, he had lived in the area since 1974.[2]
He was elected to the Legislature in 1995 when it was first created and has represented the 12th district ever since[3] Schmitt served as the Legislature's Deputy Presiding Officer from 1996 to 1999 when it was under Republican control.[4] From 2000 to 2009, he served as Minority Leader, and he served as Presiding Officer from 2010 to his death in 2012, after Republicans regained control of the Legislature.
Death
[edit]Schmitt died suddenly on October 3, 2012, aged 62, of a heart attack during a conference with County Executive Ed Mangano.[5] He was 62 years old.
References
[edit]- ^ New York Times article
- ^ "Profile at Nassau County government website (www.nassaucountyny.gov)". Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
- ^ "Nassau County website". Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ "Nassau County government website, ibid". Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ Celeste Hadrick; Joseph Mallia. "Nassau Legis. Peter J. Schmitt dies of heart attack". Newsday. Retrieved October 3, 2012.