Brian W. Stewart
Brian W. Stewart (born October 25, 1957) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate representing the 45th District since his election in 2018. The 45th District encompasses all of Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Ogle counties as well as portions of Winnebago, DeKalb, LaSalle, Lee, Whiteside, and Carroll. Previously, he was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 89th District from his appointment in 2013 to 2018.[1]
Brian Stewart | |
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Member of the Illinois Senate from the 45th district | |
Assumed office December 5, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Tim Bivins |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
In office October 2013 – December 2018 | |
Preceded by | Jim Sacia |
Succeeded by | Andrew Chesney |
Personal details | |
Born | Freeport, Illinois, U.S. | October 25, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Freeport, Illinois. U.S. |
Profession | Business Owner Sherriff's Deputy (retired) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
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Early life, education, and career
Stewart is a native of Freeport, IL. He attended 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. Of the businesses he owns, Stewart & Associates Inc. is the primary. Stewart & Associates Inc. has various branches, and provides a multitude of services — such as security, private investigations, background investigations, civil processing, and more.
Illinois House of Representatives
Jim Sacia announced that he would be stepping down from the Illinois House of Representatives in September 2013. 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.[2]
Illinois Senate
Stewart was elected to succeed retiring Senator Tim Bivins. He was sworn in early on December 5, 2018, to represent the 45th District, which encompasses all of Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Ogle counties as well as portions of Winnebago, DeKalb, LaSalle, Lee, Whiteside, and Carroll.[3]
Committees
- Criminal Law, GOP spokesperson
- Appropriations
- Executive Appointments
- Human Services
- Insurance
- Veterans Affairs
References
- Wallace, Jonathan (2013-10-08). "State Representative Brian Stewart Sworn In". Office of State Representative Brian Stewart. Archived from the original on 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
- Rosemeier, Bill (2013-10-04). "Brian Stewart sworn in as 89th District state representative". The Journal Standard of Freeport. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
- Moon, Audrey, ed. (December 5, 2018). "2 state lawmakers take oath to serve northwestern Illinois". Rockford, Illinois: Quincy Media via WREX. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
External links
- Official Legislative Website, http://senatorstewart.com
- Citizens for Brian W. Stewart Website
- Representative Brian Stewart at the Illinois General Assembly