Jerome Schutzer (January 11, 1930 - November 5, 2021) was an American lawyer and politician from

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Life

Schutzer was born on January 11, 1930, in the

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, the son of Louis Schutzer and Fannie (Luxenberg) Schutzer. He graduated from

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in 1948; from

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; and from

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in 1953. In 1950, he married Harriet Mohr, daughter of Assemblyman

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(1907–1956), and they had four children. Schutzer was a member of the

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(Bronx Co., 3rd D.) from 1961 to 1965, sitting in the 173rd, 174th and

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s. He was a member of the

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(33rd D.) in

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. His principal issues included rent control, Medicare for senior citizens, free tuition at

, and greater safety for school children. He ran under the campaign slogan "My position is no tuition". In 1966 after re-apportionment, he ran in the Democratic primary of the 30th District for re-nomination, but was defeated by Harrison J. Goldin. Afterwards, Schutzer worked as Executive Assistant in the Public Affairs Department for The New York Telephone Company. In 1985, he was serving as Assistant Vice President-Legislative Counsel for the New York Telephone Company. He and his wife Harriet, who were happily married for nearly 66 years, retired to their home in

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, in 1997. Jerome died on November 5, 2021, in Wellington, Florida, with his family at his side.

References

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