Charles Meier

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Charles Meier
Meier in 2023
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 109th district
Assumed office
January 2013 (2013-January)
Preceded byDavid Reis (redistricted)
Personal details
BornWashington County, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Okawville, Illinois, U.S.
ProfessionReal Estate Developer
Farmer

Charles E. Meier is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives as a representative for the 109th district. This district includes parts of Bond, Clinton, Madison, St. Clair, and Washington counties in Southern Illinois.[1]

Early life and career

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Charles Meier served 5 years on the Washington County Board prior to his election to the state house.[2]

Illinois House

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In the 2012 primary election, Meier ran for election in the 108th district, as redrawn by the 2011 decennial reapportionment. In the primary, he defeated Paul Evans, who represented the 102nd district, but ran for election in the 108th district. He was then elected in the 2012 general election.[2]

As of May 7, 2024, Representative Meier is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[3]

  • Agriculture & Conservation Committee (HAGC)
  • Appropriations - Health & Human Services Committee (HAPH)
  • Energy & Environment Committee (HENG)
  • Human Services Committee (HHSV)
  • Medicaid Subcommittee (HHSV-HHSM)

References

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  1. ^ "Representative District 109". Chicago Cityscape. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Miller, David R. (ed.). "Members Not Returning to Current Office" (PDF). First Reading. 26 (2). Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit: 17. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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