State House1: | Michigan |
State1: | Michigan |
District1: | 24th |
Term Start1: | January 1, 2011 |
Term End1: | December 2016 |
Predecessor1: | Sarah Roberts |
Successor1: | Steve Marino |
Birth Date: | February 4, 1962 |
Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan |
Alma Mater: | Western Michigan University |
Party: | Republican |
Occupation: | Businessman, politician |
Spouse: | Diane Forlini |
Children: | 3 |
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.
On February 4, 1962, Forlini was born in Detroit, Michigan. Forlini's father was an Italian from the town of Cassino, Italy.Forlini grew up in St. Clair Shores. Forlini attended St. Germaine Elementary School.
In 1984, Forlini earned a degree in Business from Western Michigan University. Forlini is a Certified Financial Planner.
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.[1] 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.[2] [3] District 24 covers Harrison Township as well as portions of Clinton Township and Macomb Township. [4]
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.[5]
In 2017, Forlini became an Operations Manager with Macomb County Public Works.[6]
As of 2021, he is the current Macomb County Clerk. During his campaign, his tagline was "Every vote matters, every vote counts," ensuring that a voter's voice matters in the eyes of the United States.
Forlini's wife is Diane Forlini. They have three children and two grandchildren. Forlini's family currently live in Harrison Township, Michigan. Forlini is a Roman Catholic.[3]