Anthony Adams

Anthony Adams (born February 27, 1971 in Los Angeles, California) is a former California State Assemblyman who represented the 59th district from 2006 to 2010. Adams was involved in political campaigns long before he became a politician himself. He helped promote Congressman Ed Royce, the late California State Senator "Pete" Knight and San Bernardino County Supervisor Bill Postmus. Adams is a Republican.

Receiving his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from California State University, San Bernardino and his Law Degree from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, Adams passed the California Bar Exam July 2010.^[1][2]

Adams was the director of legislative affairs for San Bernardino County prior to his election to the State Assembly. He was also previously an Executive Analyst to Supervisor Bill Postmus. Adams also served as a member of the Hesperia Public Safety Commission. He also hosted a local weekly radio broadcast on KIXW (AM Talk 960).

The California State Firefighters Association and the San Bernardino County Board of Education have both named Assemblyman Adams as Legislator of the Year.

Anthony Adams was one of six Republican legislators to approve the 2009 budget that includes tax increases despite having previously signed an anti-tax pledge.^[3] On his vote, Adams stated, "I dare with the full knowledge that this will probably be the end of a political career for me, but the fact of the matter is California is in a place where they need people who are willing to sacrifice their own personal agenda for what's right." ^[4] Adams chose not to run for reelection in 2010, and was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to a post on the state parole board in December 2010.^[5][6]

Adams and his wife Deanna have resided in Hesperia, California since 1996.

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