Anthony G. Forlini
Quick Facts
Biography
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.
Early life
On April 4, 1962, Forlini was born in Detroit, Michigan. Forlini's father was an Italian. 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.
Career
As a businessman, Forlini is the owner of Design Financial and President of INFINEX Investments & Design Financial, Incorporated.
In 2004, Forlini became a township supervisor in Harrison Township, Michigan, until 2011.
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. 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. District 24 covers Harrison Township as well as portions of Clinton Township and Macomb Township.
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.
In 2017, Forlini became an Operations Manager with Macomb County Public Works.
Awards
- 2016 Knighted. Order of the Star of Italy. Presented by Maria Luisa Lapresa, the Consul of Italy in Detroit, Michigan.
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.