Steven Andersson

Steven A. Andersson (born August 15, 1964) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 65th district. The 65th district is located in northwestern Kane County.[2]

Steven Andersson
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 65th district
In office
January 1, 2015 (2015-Jan-01) – January 9, 2019 (2019-Jan-09)
Preceded byTimothy L. Schmitz
Succeeded byDan Ugaste
Personal details
Born (1964-08-15) August 15, 1964[1]
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceGeneva, Illinois
Alma materNorthern Illinois University (B.S.)
Northern Illinois University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney at Law

Andersson earned his bachelor's degree from in 1986 and his law degree in 1992, both from Northern Illinois University. He is a small business owner and is a partner in the law firms of Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson, P.C. and the Elder law Center, P.C. He served as a trustee on the Geneva Public Library Board.[3]

Elected in the 2014 general election, he took office two weeks earlier than the majority of the 2015 freshman class when his predecessor Timothy L. Schmitz chose to resign early.[4][5] On August 16, 2017, Andersson announced he would not seek reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018 during an appearance on Chicago Tonight.[6] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Dan Ugaste.[7] In 2018, J.B. Pritzker appointed Andersson to Powering Illinois’ Future transition committee, which is responsible for infrastructure and clean energy policies.[8]

In June 2019, Governor J. B. Pritzker appointed Andersson to the Illinois Human Rights Commission. His appointment depends on confirmation from the Illinois Senate.[9]

References
  1. Resumes of Firm Members, Michey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzy & Andersson, P.C.
  2. "Representative District 65, 2011" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections.
  3. Miller, David, ed. (November 2014). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Vol. 28 no. 2. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Legislative Research Unit. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  4. The Associated Press (January 2, 2015) - "Illinois Rep. Schmitz Steps Down From Post Early" The State Journal-Register. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  5. Riopell, Mike (January 2, 2015) - "State Rep. Schmitz Steps Aside Early; Andersson Sworn In". Daily Herald. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  6. Vinicky, Amanada (August 16, 2017). "State Rep. Steven Andersson to Step Down". Chicago Tonight. Chicago, Illinois: WTTW. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  7. https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/65th-district-illinois-congressional-election-results-richard-johnson-dan-ugaste/
  8. Miller, Rich (November 26, 2018). "Pritzker transition unveils Powering Illinois' Future Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  9. Schoenburg, Bernard (June 17, 2019). "Andersson, Shuck Among Human Rights Appointees". The State Journal-Register.


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