Biography:
Peter J. Schmitt, a Republican, was elected to the first Nassau County Legislature on November 5, 1995. He represents the 12th Legislative District, which encompasses Massapequa, Massapequa Park, portions of Seaford and portions of North Massapequa. Legislator Schmitt was re-elected by wide margins in 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005 and again in 2007. He served as the Legislature's Deputy Presiding Officer from 1996 through 1999 and has been the Minority Leader since January of 2000.
 Mr. Schmitt was appointed Commissioner of the Department of Community and Youth Services for the Town of Oyster Bay in 1984 and served in that capacity through 1995. Under his direction a number of successful programs were instituted including Cultural and Performing Arts, Group Activites Program for the Handicapped and numerous Senior Citizen service and recreational programs.
Mr. Schmitt was also responsible for developing the widely renowned Music Under The Stars program into one of Long Island's premier entertainment events. Additionally, he directed efforts to update the mission and operations of both the Town's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program and the Town of Oyster Bay Youth Bureau.
Long active in volunteer service to the Massapequas, Legislator Schmitt is Trustee of the Massapequa Historical Society, Past President of the Treehaven Civic Association, Past Chairman of the Massapequa Heart Fund, member and Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Massapequa, member and Past Officer of the B.P.O. Elks 2162 and a member of Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 15. He has received awards and been cited for his community and civic contributions by several organizations including the American Cancer Society, the Village of Massapequa Park and the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce. He is also a recipient of the Estabrook Award from Hofstra University.
Legislator Schmitt received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University in 1973. He and his wife, Lois, have one daughter, Samantha, and have been homeowners in Massapequa since 1974.
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