Paul Schmidt

A candidate for Cheney City Council, position 1, City of Cheney in the 2017 Washington General Election, Nov. 7

Age: 69

City: Cheney, Washington

Education: Earned bachelor’s in sociology and political science and graduate degree in public administration from Eastern Washington University.

Political Experience: Has worked in government, never been elected to public office.

Work Experience: Served five years as a city administrator for city of Chelan, five years as Oak Harbor administrator, five years as Clarkston administrator and two years as Spokane County administrator. Worked 13 years as the City of Cheney public works director and seven years as the city administrator.

Family: Married. Has three daughters and

Education: Earned bachelor’s in sociology and political science from North Dakota State University and master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Washington University.

Political Experience: Has worked in government, never been elected to public office.

Work Experience: Served five years as a city administrator for city of Chelan, five years as Oak Harbor administrator, five years as Clarkston administrator and two years as Spokane County administrator. Worked 13 years as the City of Cheney public works director and seven years as the city administrator.

Family: Married. Has three daughters and three granddaughters.