Career
Kramer, a longtime councilman 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.
He lost a 1988 re-match with Narozanick.
Ray Kramer was chosen as Director of the Board in April 1976 to succeed Philip North. 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.
