Robert F. Flider
Robert F. Flider (b. October 22, 1957) was the Illinois Director of Agriculture from 2012 - 2015. He was appointed to this position by Gov. Pat Quinn (D) on February 15, 2012.[1] Philip Nelson replaced Flider as director in early 2015, after Quinn's Republican successor Bruce Rauner was sworn into the governor's office. Rauner appointed Nelson on January 16, 2015, and the appointment was confirmed by the Illinois Senate in March.[2][3]
Biography
Flider was previously a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 101st District from 2003 to 2011. He previously served as Mayor of the Village of Mount Zion from 1995 to 2003 and a Trustee from 1991 to 1995.
He is a member of the Decatur Rotary Club, Downtown Decatur Council/Seniorama Committee, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County Board of Directors and the United Way of Decatur and Macon County.[4]
Education
- B.A., Journalism, Eastern Illinois University, 1979
Political career
Director of Agriculture (2012–2015)
Flider served as Illinois Director of Agriculture from February 2012 until March 2015, when his appointed replacement was confirmed by the state senate.[1][3]
Illinois House of Representatives (2003-2011)
Flider served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003-2011.
Committee assignments
While in the Illinois House of Representatives, Flider served on the following committees:
- Agriculture & Conservation
- Electric Generation & Commerce (Chair)
- Elementary & Secondary Education
- Environment & Energy
- Renewable Energy (Vice Chair)
- Veterans' Affairs
Mayor of Mount Zion (1995-2003)
Elections/Appointments
2012
Gov. Pat Quinn (D) appointed Flider as Illinois Director of Agriculture on February 15, 2012, stating, "It is important that our Agriculture agency is led by someone who understands the key role of agri-business in our economy. Throughout his career, Bob Flider was a tireless, effective leader for rural farming communities and global agri-business leaders. He served his district with distinction, and I am pleased he will continue to serve all the people of our state."[1]
2010
Flider lost his bid for re-election to the 101st District seat to Republican Adam M. Brown.[5] He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 101 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Adam M. Brown |
51% | 15,939 | |
| Democratic | Robert Flider Incumbent | 49% | 15,340 | |
| Total Votes | 31,279 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Bob Flider won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 101. He ran unopposed receiving 37,367 votes.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 101 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert F. Flider Incumbent |
100% | 37,367 | |
| Total Votes | 37,367 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Robert Flider won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 101 receiving 16,489 votes ahead of Republican Dick Cain who received 13,746 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 101 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert F. Flider Incumbent |
54.5% | 16,489 | |
| Republican | Dick Cain | 45.5% | 13,746 | |
| Total Votes | 30,235 | |||
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See also
External links
- Illinois Department of Agriculture
- Constituency website
- Illinois House Democrats - Robert F. Flider
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Robert F. Flider (D) 101st District
- Social media:
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Farm Progress, "Mt. Zion's Bob Flider Named Director of IL Dept of Ag," February 15, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Department of Agriculture, "Press release: PHILIP NELSON CONFIRMED AS DIRECTOR OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE," March 19, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WAND17.COM, "Illinois Senate confirms Rauner appointments," March 20, 2015
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Flider
- ↑ Chicago Sun-Times, "2010 Election Results," November 2, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Jennings |
Illinois Director of Agriculture 2012-2015 |
Succeeded by Philip Nelson |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 101 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Adam M. Brown (R) |
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