Raymond Paul Kramer (1918-1992)

Raymond Paul Kramer (August 20, 1918 – August 27, 1992) was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as Mayor of Asbury Park, New Jersey and as the Director of the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Biography
Kramer was first councilman of Asbury Park in 1969. and mayor of Asbury Park, was elected to the Board of Chosen Freeholders in the 1974 general election. After serving two, three-year terms, he was defeated for reelection to a third term in 1980. In 1981, he attempted a return to the Board, but was again defeated. Kramer was elected to his third and final term in 1982, but was defeated by his Republican opponent, former County Administrator Theodore J. Narozanick. He lost a 1988 re-match with Narozanick.

Ray Kramer was chosen as Director of the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders in April 1976 to succeed Philip N. Gumbs, who had been appointed to the Worker's Compensation Court, and served in that capacity for the balance of the year. He again served as Director in 1979 and 1980.

Ray Kramer died on August 27, 1992.