Every Sunday, we'll publish a quick Q&A with someone from the local political world. Instead of touching on the latest in policy issues and proposed legislation, the intent is to catch a glimpse of the person behind the title. The interviews are done via email.
Erie County Legislator Lynn Marinelli speaks on election night in 2009. (Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News)
Lynn Marinelli
The Basics:
Age: 49 currently... 50 on August 4th!
Party: Democrat
Job Title: Erie County Legislator, 3rd district (North Buffalo, Parkside, Black Rock-Riverside, Kenmore and the southeast corner of Town of Tonawanda).
Family: Madden's on my dad's side; Golonka's on my mother's. Blessed with a daughter, Jessica, 29, and a stepdaughter, Bridget, 16, along with 3 cats!
Town: Tonawanda
Education: Mount St. Mary Academy; bachelor of arts in English from Daemen College
Salary: $42,588
