Michelle Schimel

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Michelle Schimel
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
March 2007
Preceded by Thomas DiNapoli
Personal details
Born (1957-08-08) August 8, 1957[1]
Brooklyn, New York[2]
Political party Democratic
Children two: Alex, Spencer[2]
Residence Great Neck, New York[2]
Alma mater University of Pennsylvania[2]
Profession physical therapist, businesswoman, politician
Religion Jewish
Website Official website

Michelle E. Schimel[3] (born August 8, 1957)[1] is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 16th Assembly District in Nassau County.

Early life and education

Schimel was born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1978, she received a B.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Allied Medical Professions.[4][5] She was vice president of a fashion accessories firm in Manhattan from 1982 to 1994. She also worked at North Shore University Hospital as a physical therapist and certified wound care specialist.[2]

Political career

Schimel was first elected Town Clerk of North Hempstead in 1999, a position she held until being elected to the State Assembly.[6][7]

On March 27, 2007, she won 86 percent of the vote in a special election to replace Thomas DiNapoli who became State Comptroller. Schimel was re-elected to subsequent terms in 2008 and 2010.

She is the Co-Chair of the New York chapter of State Legislators Against Illegal Guns.

Personal life

Schimel has been a resident of Great Neck, New York since 1982. She has two sons, Alex and Spencer.[2]

She serves on the board of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and in 1995 she and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy co-founded the organization's Long Island chapter.

Election results

  • March 2007 special election, NYS Assembly, 16th AD[8]
Michelle Schimel (DEM - IND - WOR) ... 5,615
Ryan DeCicco (REP) ... 933
Michelle E. Schimel (DEM - IND - WOR) ... 34,568
Matthew S. Mitchell (REP) ... 19,978
Michelle Schimel (DEM - IND - WOR) ... 23,384
Scott D. Diamond (REP - CON) ... 16,748

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "State Assembly: Michelle Schimel (D), District 16". Capitol Info. Archived from the original on March 1, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2011. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Michelle Schimel: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 11, 2011. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 4, 2008" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 4, 2008. Retrieved April 12, 2011. 
  4. "Alumni Notes: 1970s". The Pennsylvania Gazette. University of Pennsylvania. Nov/Dec 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2011. 
  5. Degrees Offered and Awarded by the University of Pennsylvania School of Allied Medical Professions (1952-1982)
  6. "Voters Guide 2001 / North Hempstead / Town Clerk". Newsday. November 4, 2001. p. H.05. Retrieved April 12, 2011. "Schimel, 44, is running for her second term" 
  7. "Schimel, Chisari in Race for Town Clerk". Great Neck Record. October 21, 2005. Retrieved April 12, 2011. 
  8. "Special Election Results, 16th Assembly District: March 27, 2007" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2007. Retrieved April 12, 2011. 
  9. "General Election Results, State Assembly: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 13, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2011. 

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New York Assembly
Preceded by
Thomas DiNapoli
New York State Assembly, 16th District
2007–present
Incumbent
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