Anthony Adams

Who is Anthony Adams?

Anthony Adams is a former California State Assemblyman who represented the 59th district from 2006 to 2010. He re-registered from Republican to No Party Preference in 2012.

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 in July 2010.

Adams was the director of legislative affairs for San Bernardino County prior to his election to the State Assembly. He served as a member of the Hesperia Public Safety Commission. He hosted a local weekly radio broadcast on KIXW. The California State Firefighters Association and the San Bernardino County Board of Education have both named Assemblyman Adams as Legislator of the Year.

Adams was one of only six Republican legislators to approve the 2009 budget, which included tax increases despite having previously signed an anti-tax pledge. Adams chose not to run for re-election in 2010, and was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to a post on the state parole board in December 2010.