Brent Hassert Explained

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.

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]

External links

• Illinois General Assembly - Representative Brent Hassert (R) 85th District official IL House website
  • Bills Committees
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Brent Hassert (IL) profile
• Follow the Money - Brent Hassert
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 campaign contributions

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Brent Hassert (R). . 7 March 2012.
2. Web site: Pollock. James. New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state. 19. Illinois Issues. 19. 2. 0738-9663. Sangamon State University.
3. Web site: Giuliani Campaign Press Release - Former IL Congressman Tom Ewing Endorses Giuliani. Gerhard. Peters. John T.. Woolley. The American Presidency Project. University of California, Santa Barbara. August 20, 2021.
4. Web site: Illinois State Board of Elections Vote Totals. Illinois State Board of Elections . 7 March 2012.
5. Web site: Anderson Memorial Home & Heartland Cremation Services. Brent Alan Hassert. September 3, 2024. September 4, 2024. Legacy.com.