John Schmidt

John attended Kent State University and earned a master's degree in teaching. He previously attended the University of Akron where he received a bachelor's degree in political science and criminal justice.

John served in the United States Navy Reserve.

John Schmidt currently serves as a city council member in Summit County Commission District 2 and was elected in 2021. Previously, he was council president in 2017 and 2018. He also previously served as a city council member of Cuyahoga Falls for 20 years and as the Cuyahoga Falls City Council president.

As of August 23, 2024, John Schmidt did not have a website or any information online.

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- There are 11 people elected to the County Council. The County Council creates county laws and decides things like the rates of property and sales taxes, zoning rules, and economic development programs.
- County council members are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget, which determines how much funding goes to public services, such as law enforcement, health departments, road repair, and county building maintenance.
- Members are elected to 4-year terms in partisan elections. This position only exists in Cuyahoga and Summit counties. 
- In Cuyahoga County, members have a salary of around $60,000 and each member is elected from a district. 
- In Summit County, members have a salary of around $31,000. There are 8 districts represented by specific members each and 3 members are elected at-large.

Summit County Council Member, District 2

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