Mark J. F. Schroeder
Encyclopedia
Mark J.F. Schroeder is a Democratic
member of the New York State Assembly
representing the 145th Assembly District, which comprises portions of the city of Buffalo
(South Buffalo
, The Old First Ward, Kaisertown, Lovejoy
, The Valley, Hickory Woods, Seneca-Babcock, Clinton-Bailey), the city of Lackawanna
, as well as the entire towns of West Seneca
and Orchard Park
.
Schroeder was raised in South Buffalo, where he attended Public School #72, St. Thomas Aquinas School, and Bishop Timon High School. He received an A.A.S. degree from Erie Community College
in 1976 and a B.S. degree from Empire State College
in 1982.
Legislature. As a County Legislator, he started the Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, which currently has more than 200 members and holds several community events every year. That same year, Schroeder founded the South Buffalo Education Center, which offers G.E.D. classes and computer and vocational training, helping more than 500 students receive their G.E.D. since 2002.
with 75 percent of the vote and ran uncontested in the November 2010 general election.
In 2010, Schroeder indicated that he would not vote for Sheldon Silver
as Speaker of the New York State Assembly
, even though both Schroeder and Silver are Democrats.
In June 2011, Schroeder announced he will seek the office of Buffalo City Comptroller in the 2011 elections.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
representing the 145th Assembly District, which comprises portions of the city of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
(South Buffalo
South Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
South Buffalo is a neigborhood that makes up the southern third of the City of Buffalo, New York, USA. Traditionally known for its large Irish-American community, this once heavily industrialized district was home to many steel mills, automotive parts manufacturers, petroleum refineries, foundries,...
, The Old First Ward, Kaisertown, Lovejoy
East Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York
East Lovejoy is a neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. It is located on the East Side of Buffalo, and is part of the bigger Lovejoy area. The councilman of the area is Richard Fontana.-Businesses:...
, The Valley, Hickory Woods, Seneca-Babcock, Clinton-Bailey), the city of Lackawanna
Lackawanna, New York
Lackawanna is a city in Erie County, New York, U.S., located just south of the city of Buffalo in the western part of New York state. The population was 18,141 at the 2010 census. The name derives from the Lackawanna Steel Company...
, as well as the entire towns of West Seneca
West Seneca, New York
West Seneca is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 44,711 at the 2010 census. West Seneca is a centrally-located interior town of the county, and a suburb of Buffalo...
and Orchard Park
Orchard Park (town), New York
Orchard Park is a town in Erie County, New York, a suburb southeast of Buffalo, New York. According to the 2010 census, the population is 29,054. This represents an increase of 5.13% from the 2000 census figure. The town contains a village also named Orchard Park. Orchard Park is one of the...
.
Schroeder was raised in South Buffalo, where he attended Public School #72, St. Thomas Aquinas School, and Bishop Timon High School. He received an A.A.S. degree from Erie Community College
Erie Community College
Erie Community College is a two-year community college that is part of the 64-campus SUNY system. It is the fourth-largest community college in New York State....
in 1976 and a B.S. degree from Empire State College
Empire State College
Empire State College, one of the thirteen arts and science colleges of the State University of New York, is a multi-site institution offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. It is primarily oriented towards the adult learner...
in 1982.
Erie County Legislature
In 2001, Schroeder ran for an open seat in the Erie CountyErie County
Erie County is the name of three counties in the United States:* Erie County, New York* Erie County, Ohio* Erie County, Pennsylvania...
Legislature. As a County Legislator, he started the Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, which currently has more than 200 members and holds several community events every year. That same year, Schroeder founded the South Buffalo Education Center, which offers G.E.D. classes and computer and vocational training, helping more than 500 students receive their G.E.D. since 2002.
New York State Assembly
Schroeder was first elected to the Assembly in November 2004 and he was re-elected in November 2006. He won the November 2008 general electionGeneral election
In a parliamentary political system, a general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.The term...
with 75 percent of the vote and ran uncontested in the November 2010 general election.
In 2010, Schroeder indicated that he would not vote for Sheldon Silver
Sheldon Silver
Sheldon "Shelly" Silver is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from New York. He has held the office of Speaker of the New York State Assembly since 1994.- Personal life :...
as Speaker of the New York State Assembly
Speaker of the New York State Assembly
The Speaker of the New York State Assembly is the highest official in the New York State Assembly, customarily elected from the ranks of the majority party....
, even though both Schroeder and Silver are Democrats.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Mental Health
- Chair, Subcommittee on Autism Retention
- Committee on Insurance
- Committee on Local Governments
- Committee on Oversight, Analysis, and Investigation
- Committee on Small Business
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs
In June 2011, Schroeder announced he will seek the office of Buffalo City Comptroller in the 2011 elections.