Alonzo Knox Explained

Alonzo Knox
State House:Louisiana
District:93rd
Term Start:March 25, 2023
Predecessor:Royce Duplessis
Birth Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Education:Southern University (BA)
Trinity Washington University (MBA)
Serviceyears:1989–2006
Rank:Sergeant

Alonzo L. Knox is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 93rd district. He assumed office on March 25, 2023.

Early life and education

Knox was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and graduated from Glen Oaks High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and law enforcement from Southern University and a Master of Business Administration from Trinity Washington University.[1]

Career

Knox served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 2006 and became a sergeant. After leaving the Marines, Knox worked as a readjustment analyst for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.[2] Knox also founded the Backatown Coffee Parlour on Basin Street in New Orleans.[3] In 2021, Knox was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat on the New Orleans City Council. In 2023, he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-03-29 . Will Sutton: New Orleans disruptor Alonzo Knox makes us think - Louisiana News . 2023-03-30 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-03-09 . Viewpoint: Judicial and legislative elections really do matter . 2023-03-30 . Mid-City Messenger . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2018-02-20 . Backatown Coffee Parlour's Jessica Knox Talks Entrepreneurship . 2023-03-30 . New Orleans and Company . en-US.
  4. Web site: Alonzo Knox wins slugfest in House District 93 runoff . 2023-03-30 . News From The States . en.
  5. Web site: Alonzo Knox . 2023-03-30 . Ballotpedia . en.