Paul Evans (Illinois politician)

Paul Evans (born October 26, 1960) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 102nd district during the 97th Illinois General Assembly from August 2011 to January 2013.

Paul Evans
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 102nd district
In office
August 26, 2011 - January 9, 2013
Preceded byRon Stephens
Succeeded byAdam Brown
Personal details
Born (1960-10-26) October 26, 1960
Red Bud, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSandra
ResidenceO'Fallon, Illinois
Alma materSouthern Illinois University (BA)
Southern Illinois University (JD)
ProfessionLawyer

Early life and career

Evans was born October 26, 1960, in Red Bud, Illinois.[1] Evans has worked in Southwestern Illinois as an attorney for nearly 20 years, and has previously served as the Zoning Hearing Officer for the cities of O'Fallon and New Baden, as well as serving on Metro-East Parks and Recreation District Board for 10 years. Evans was the Vice-President of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce.[2]

Illinois House of Representatives

Ron Stephens resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives effective August 2, 2011, citing the results of the 2011 decennial reapportionment.[3] The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 102nd Representative District appointed Evans to the vacancy. Evans was sworn into office on August 26, 2011.[4] The 102nd district at the time included all or parts of Bond, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Madison, Shelby, and St. Clair counties.[5]

While a member of the House, Evans was assigned to serve on six house committees: Appropriations-Human Services, Appropriations-Public Safety, Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development, Tourism & Conventions, Consumer Protection and Environmental Health.[1]

In the 2012 primary election, Evans ran for election in the "new" 108th district where he resided. Charles Meier, a member of the Washington County Board, defeated Evans for the Republican nomination. Meier won the general election in the 108th district while Republican legislator Adam Brown of Decatur won in the "new" 102nd district.[6]

Political positions

Evans believes in lower taxes to drive economic growth in Illinois, saying "If Illinois is to improve our business climate, we must grow our way out of our troubles which originated from the Chicago Democrat tax hikes."[7]

Post-legislative career

Evans ran unsuccessfully for judgeships in the 20th Judicial Circuit in 2018 and 2022.[8][9]

References
  1. White, Jesse (ed.). "Legislators' Portraits and Biographies". Illinois Blue Book 2011-2012 (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 160. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  2. "'State Representative Paul J. Evans'". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  3. "'Illinois Rep Ron Stephens to resign, cites redistricting'". 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  4. Mapes, Timothy (Clerk of the House) (ed.). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 97 (73): 8–10.
  5. "House District 108" (PDF). Northern Illinois University Center of Governmental Studies. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  6. Miller, David R. (ed.). "Members Not Returning to Current Office" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit. 26 (2): 17. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  7. "'Rep Evans says Jobs Bill Provides Additional Incentives for Farmers and Small Businesses'". 2011-12-14. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  8. Halstead, Marilyn (November 8, 2018). "Judges elected in Fifth Appellate District, 20th Judicial Circuit". The Southern Illinoisan. p. 1 – via NewsBank.
  9. Cortes, Lexi (November 10, 2022). "Here are unofficial election results from St. Clair County, including sheriff and county board". Belleville News-Democrat. p. 3A – via NewsBank.
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