Brian W. Stewart
| Brian Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
|
Assumed office October 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Sacia |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 25, 1957 Freeport, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Freeport, Illinois. U.S. |
| Profession |
Business Owner Sherriff's Deputy (retired) |
| Religion | Christian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
Brian W. Stewart (born October 25, 1957) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives serving the 89th district since being sworn into office in October 2013 to replace the outgoing Jim Sacia.[1] The 89th district is located in the northwest corner of the state and includes all of Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties as well as parts of Ogle, Carroll, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties.[2]
Early Life, Education, and Career
Stewart is a native of Freeport, IL. After graduating from Freeport High School, Stewart enlisted in the United States Army. He served on Active Duty as a Military Policeman and as a Military Police Investigator and was Honorably Discharged. He then was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Police.
Stewart began the first of his small businesses in 1987 on his kitchen table. Today he owns several businesses and is a major employer in Northwest Illinois.
Illinois House of Representatives
Jim Sacia announced that he would be stepping down from the Illinois House of Representatives in September 2013. Amongst several candidates, Brian W. Stewart was appointed to replace Jim Sacia by the Republican Central Committee. Stewart was sworn in at a public gathering at the Stephenson County Courthouse on October 4, 2013.[3]
Committees
- Accountability and Administrative Review
- Agriculture and Conservation
- Judiciary
- Tourism and Conventions
- Violence Prevention Task Force
- Illinois Small Business and Workforce Development Task Force
References
- ↑ Wallace, Jonathan (2013-10-08). "State Representative Brian Stewart Sworn In". Office of State Representative Brian Stewart. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
- ↑ "2011 Illinois Representative District 89" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
- ↑ Rosemeier, Bill (2013-10-04). "Brian Stewart sworn in as 89th District state representative". The Journal Standard of Freeport. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
External links
- Official Legislative Website
- Citizens for Brian W. Stewart Website
- Representative Brian Stewart at the Illinois General Assembly