John D. Anthony
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John D. Anthony | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| In office August 21, 2013 – June 17, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Roth |
| Succeeded by | David Welter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1976 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Deborah Anthony |
| Alma mater | Benedictine University |
| Profession | Law Enforcement Officer |
John D. Anthony (born April 13, 1976) is an American law enforcement official and politician. He served as the sheriff of Kendall County, Illinois prior to becoming a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He represented the 75th district from August 2013 to June 2016.[1] The district he represents includes all or parts of Minooka, Channahon, Joliet, Morris, Seneca, Marseilles, Sheridan and Plano.[2] He was the first African American Republican member of the Illinois General Assembly since the Cutback Amendment came into effect in 1983.[1]
Anthony resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives on June 17, 2016, to take a position with the Illinois Department of Corrections.[3][4]
