Anthony G. Forlini

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 bySarah Roberts
Succeeded bySteve Marino
Personal details
Born (1962-02-04) February 4, 1962
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Diane Forlini
Children3
Alma materWestern Michigan University
OccupationBusinessman, politician

Early life

On April 4, 1962, Forlini was born in Detroit, Michigan. Forlini's father was an Italian.[1][2] Forlini grew up in St. Clair Shores. Forlini attended St. Germaine Elementary School.

Education

In 1984, Forlini earned a degree in Business from Western Michigan University. Forlini is a Certified Financial Planner.[1]

Career

As 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]

Awards

Personal life

Forlini's wife is Diane Forlini. They have three children. Forlini's family lived in Harrison Township, Michigan. Forlini is a Roman Catholic.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Anthony Forlini's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  2. Hotts, Mitch (December 13, 2016). "Outgoing state Rep. Forlini knighted by the president of Italy". macombdaily.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  3. "2010 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  4. "2012 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  5. Michigan manual. Michigan. Legislative Service Bureau. (1993-1994 ed.). Lansing, MI: Legislative Service Bureau. 1993. ISBN 1878210068. OCLC 29583856.CS1 maint: others (link)
  6. "Election 2016: Tony Forlini Candidate Questionnaire". wdet.org. July 25, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  7. Snyder, Julie (January 30, 2017). "Miller hires Forlini for public works position". candgnews.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
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