Paul A. Schmid III | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 8th Bristol District | |
Assumed office 2011 |
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Preceded by | Michael Rodrigues |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1943 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Christine |
Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
Residence | Westport, Massachusetts, 1961-present |
Alma mater |
Harvard College Harvard University |
Occupation | Businessman Farmer |
Paul A. Schmid III has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 8th Bristol district since 2011. In the 189th session (2015-2016), he assumed a leadership position as the Chairperson, Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, a committee he joined in 2011.
He was previously a member of the Board of Selectmen in the town of Westport from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he served 5 1/2 years on the Finance Committee, serving as chair for three years.
His family operates River Rock Farm in South Westport, which raises grass-fed Angus beef cattle. The farm has been certified organic for four years.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps with the rank of sergeant.