Overview
James J. Schmitt (born June 7, 1958) is an American politician from Wisconsin. A Republican, he served as the mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 2003 to 2019, becoming the city's longest-serving mayor.
Personal life
The fourth of 11 children born to James and Mary (née Gleichner) Schmitt in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, he attended Roncalli High School and St. Norbert College He is an active Roman Catholic, and one of his brothers was ordained into religious life.
In 2011 he was recognized by the Green Bay Press-Gazette editorial board as Person of the Year.
Career
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