Brent Hassert
American politician (1952–2024)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. |
| 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]