Wayne Arthur Rosenthal
| Wayne Arthur Rosenthal | ||
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| Illinois Director of Natural Resources | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Tenure | ||
| January 14, 2015 - present | ||
| Years in position 11 | ||
| Party | Nonpartisan[1] | |
| Predecessor | Marc Miller | |
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Appointed | January 14, 2015 | |
| Appointed by | Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
Illinois House of Representatives District 95  | ||
| 2011-2015 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Illinois (Mathematics) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Illinois Air National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Wayne Arthur Rosenthal is the current Illinois Director of Natural Resources. He was appointed to the position by Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) on January 14, 2015.[2][3]
Before heading the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Rosenthal was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 95 from January 2011 to January 2015.
Biography
Rosenthal earned his B.A. in mathematics from the University of Illinois-Springfield (formerly Sangamon State University). His professional experience includes owning and operating a family farm. He served as a Brigadier General in the Illinois Air National Guard.[4]
Education
- B.A. in mathematics - University of Illinois
Political career
Director of Natural Resources (2015–Present)
Rosenthal has served as Illinois Director of Natural Resources since January 2015. He was appointed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner (R).[2]
Illinois House of Representatives (2011–2015)
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rosenthal served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education |
| • Energy |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • State Government Administration |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rosenthal served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Agriculture & Conservation |
| • Armed Forces & Military Affairs |
| • Environment & Energy |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Elections & Appointments
2015
Rosenthal was appointed Illinois Director of Natural Resources by Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) on January 14, 2015.[2]
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Wayne Arthur Rosenthal ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Rosenthal won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 95. Rosenthal was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and defeated Brad Gillespie (D) in the general election, which took place November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Wayne Arthur Rosenthal Incumbent |
58.8% | 26,395 | |
| Democratic | Brad Gillespie | 41.2% | 18,482 | |
| Total Votes | 44,877 | |||
2010
Rosenthal ran unopposed in the February 2 Republican primary. Rosenthal defeated Charles Landers (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 98 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Wayne Arthur Rosenthal (R)
|
18,942 | 55.47% | ||
| Charles Landers (D) | 15,207 | 44.53% | ||
Rosenthal was endorsed by the Chicago Tribune.[12]
Campaign donors
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| Wayne Arthur Rosenthal campaign contribution history | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Illinois State House, District 95 |  |
$160,789 | |
| 2010 | Illinois State House, District 98 | |
$796,668 | |
| Grand total raised | $957,457 | |||
| Source: [[13] Follow the Money] | ||||
2012
Rosenthal won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Rosenthal raised a total of $160,789.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Wayne Arthur Rosenthal's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Illinois Education Association | $17,000 | |||
| Ameren | $5,500 | |||
| People for Eddy | $4,000 | |||
| At&T | $3,500 | |||
| Foresight Energy | $3,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $160,789 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Rosenthal won election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Rosenthal raised a total of $796,668.
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Wayne Arthur Rosenthal's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Citizens to Elect Tom Cross | $284,500 | |||
| House Republican Organization of Illinois | $140,360 | |||
| Illinois Republican Party | $89,768 | |||
| Illinois Education Association | $44,345 | |||
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 | $20,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $796,668 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2014
In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[14][15]
2012
Rosenthal received a score of 50.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of D- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 55th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[15]
Personal
Rosenthal and his wife, Marcia Rosenthal, have three sons.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- Natural Resources Commissioner
- Illinois Director of Natural Resources
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal on Facebook
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal on Twitter
- Wayne Arthur Rosenthal on LinkedIn
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
References
- ↑ At times, a party affiliation is not provided for an appointed state executive official. In those cases, Ballotpedia makes its determination based on the official's available personal political history in addition to the partisan affiliation of the appointing body. To report feedback about this designation, email us.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Journal-News, " Rep. Wayne Rosenthal Picked To Head IDNR," January 15, 2015
- ↑ Illinois Department of Natural Resources, "Inside the DNR," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Illinois General Assembly, "Representative Wayne Rosenthal," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Chicago Tribune Endorsements (dead link)
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Rosenthal, Wayne Arthur," accessed July 24, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Marc Miller |
Illinois Director of Natural Resources 2015 – Present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Mike Fortner (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 95 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Avery Bourne (R) |
| Preceded by Betsy Hannig (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 98 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Natalie Manley (D) |
