Brent Alan Hassert (October 29, 1952 – August 29, 2024) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 85th district where he served from 1993 until January 2009.[1] He served as Deputy House Republican Leader.
Brent Hassert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
| In office 1993–2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Emily McAsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1952 Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, 2024 (aged 71) Plainfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | landscape contractor |
Hassert was the owner of Hassert Landscaping. He was elected to the Will County Board in the 1988 general election. That year, he was part of a task force which spurred the adoption of the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (PA 85-1198).[2]
During the 2008 Republican Party presidential primaries, Hassert endorsed the presidential campaign of Rudy Giuliani.[3] In his November 2008 bid for re-election, Hassert was defeated by Emily McAsey.[4]
Hassert died in Plainfield, Illinois, on August 29, 2024, at the age of 71.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Brent Hassert (R)". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ Pollock, James. "New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. p. 19. ISSN 0738-9663.
- ^ Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. (eds.). "Giuliani Campaign Press Release - Former IL Congressman Tom Ewing Endorses Giuliani". The American Presidency Project. University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "Illinois State Board of Elections Vote Totals". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ Anderson Memorial Home & Heartland Cremation Services (September 3, 2024). "Brent Alan Hassert". Legacy.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
External links
edit- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Brent Hassert (R) 85th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Brent Hassert (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Brent Hassert