Anthony G. Forlini (born February 4, 1962) is an American politician from Michigan. Forlini was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 24th district from 2011 through 2016.
Anthony G. Forlini | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Steve Marino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1962 Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Diane Forlini |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Early life
editOn February 4, 1962, Forlini was born in Detroit, Michigan. Forlini's father was an Italian from the town of Cassino, Italy.[1][2] Forlini grew up in St. Clair Shores. Forlini attended St. Germaine Elementary School.
Education
editIn 1984, Forlini earned a degree in Business from Western Michigan University. Forlini is a Certified Financial Planner.[1]
Career
editAs a businessman, Forlini is the owner of Design Financial and President of INFINEX Investments & Design Financial, Incorporated.[1]
In 2004, Forlini became a township supervisor in Harrison Township, Michigan, until 2011.[1]
On November 2, 2010, Forlini won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 24. Forlini defeated Sarah Roberts and Keith P. Edwards with 50.18% of the votes.[3] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Forlini won the election and continued serving District 24. Forlini defeated Philip Kurczewski with 54.71% of the votes.[4][1] District 24 covers Harrison Township as well as portions of Clinton Township and Macomb Township. [5]
In March 2016, Forlini announced that he was running for Congress in Michigan's 10th District, as Candice Miller, the then current Representative, was not running for another term.[6]
In 2017, Forlini became an Operations Manager with Macomb County Public Works.[7]
As of 2021, he is the current Macomb County Clerk. During his campaign, his tagline was "Every vote matters, every vote counts," ensuring that a voter's voice matters in the eyes of the United States.
Awards
edit- 2016 Knighted. Order of the Star of Italy. Presented by Maria Luisa Lapresa, the Consul of Italy in Detroit, Michigan.[2]
Personal life
editForlini's wife is Diane Forlini. They have three children and two grandchildren. Forlini's family currently live in Harrison Township, Michigan. Forlini is a Roman Catholic.[1]
See also
edit- Candice Miller (Commissioner of Macomb County Public Works)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Anthony Forlini's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Hotts, Mitch (December 13, 2016). "Outgoing state Rep. Forlini knighted by the president of Italy". macombdaily.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ "2010 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ "2012 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ Michigan manual. Michigan. Legislative Service Bureau. (1993-1994 ed.). Lansing, MI: Legislative Service Bureau. 1993. ISBN 1878210068. OCLC 29583856.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Election 2016: Tony Forlini Candidate Questionnaire". wdet.org. July 25, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ Snyder, Julie (January 30, 2017). "Miller hires Forlini for public works position". candgnews.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.