Ray Schmidlin

Please tell us your name, age, where you live, and how you make your living.

Raymond J. Schmidlin Jr., 46 years old, Attorney.

Describe for us the duties of a member of the County Council.

The legislative power of the county is vested in the council. Including the power to introduce, enact, and amend ordinances and resolutions.

Why do you want to serve on County Council?

I want to serve to make a difference and participate in the new county government.

What qualifications do you bring that make you the most qualified?

Attorney for 21 years, Lyndhurst Civil Service Commission, my practice includes complex business transactions, corporate matters and real estate issues.

What will you do in your first weeks? Please describe in detail, to give our readers an idea of what this position will actually be like.

I will assist the county executive in making the necessary appointments and form committees. We also need to address the $20 million budget deficit.