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Councilman Schmid recovering from heart surgery

Greg Schmid set to resume his City Council duties after a successful coronary-bypass surgery

Palo Alto City Councilman Greg Schmid is in recovery mode after undergoing an unplanned coronary bypass surgery at Sequoia Hospital Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Schmid, a retired economist who is seeking a second term on the council, had a successful operation, according to a statement from his campaign. In the statement, Schmid's family thanks well-wishers in advance and asks for privacy and consideration as Schmid recovers.

"He will return home in a few days, and he look forward with relish to resuming soon his work for the city and on his re-election campaign," the statement said.

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Gennady Sheyner
 
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Councilman Schmid recovering from heart surgery

Greg Schmid set to resume his City Council duties after a successful coronary-bypass surgery

Palo Alto City Councilman Greg Schmid is in recovery mode after undergoing an unplanned coronary bypass surgery at Sequoia Hospital Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Schmid, a retired economist who is seeking a second term on the council, had a successful operation, according to a statement from his campaign. In the statement, Schmid's family thanks well-wishers in advance and asks for privacy and consideration as Schmid recovers.

"He will return home in a few days, and he look forward with relish to resuming soon his work for the city and on his re-election campaign," the statement said.

Comments

Christina B.
Greendell/Walnut Grove
on Oct 5, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Christina B., Greendell/Walnut Grove
on Oct 5, 2012 at 3:09 pm

I hope Councilman Schmidt is okay, but this brings forth a question. What is the succession if a councilmember cannot serve? Is there another election? Is someone else appointed? And if so, by whom?


Sharon
Midtown
on Oct 5, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Sharon, Midtown
on Oct 5, 2012 at 8:59 pm

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stephen levy
Registered user
University South
on Oct 6, 2012 at 5:54 pm
stephen levy, University South
Registered user
on Oct 6, 2012 at 5:54 pm

Best wished for a speedy recovery.


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