Antonio R. Riley
Antonio R. Riley | |
|---|---|
 Riley's official portrait as Midwest Regional Administrator | |
| Midwest Regional Administrator of the Department of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office October 2010 – January 2017 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 18th district | |
| In office January 4, 1993 – February 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Marcia P. Coggs |
| Succeeded by | Lena Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1963 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
Antonio R. Riley (born August 22, 1963) is an American politician from Wisconsin.
Riley served as the Midwest Regional Administrator of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from October 2010 through January 2017, and previously as a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography[edit]
Riley was born on August 22, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He graduated from Riverside University High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Carroll College. Riley has served on the boards of the Milwaukee chapters of the YMCA and the American Red Cross.[2]
Riley became part of Talossan history when on April 20, 1982, he facetiously signed the Treaty of Milwaukee as the "United States Ambassador to Talossa", "ceding" lands to Talossa and "recognising" its sovereignty.[3]
Career[edit]
Riley was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1992. He served the 18th District for ten years until February 1, 2003.[4] Prior to assuming his current role, Riley was Executive Director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Riley is a Democrat.
In November 2020, Riley was named a volunteer member of the Joe Biden presidential transition Agency Review Team to support transition efforts related to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Finance Agency.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Members of State Legislature" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
- ^ "Antonio R. Riley, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator" (PDF). Michigan Community Development Association. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
- ^ "Ar Pats" (PDF).
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WI State Assembly 18 Race - Nov 05, 2002". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- ^ "Agency Review Teams". President-Elect Joe Biden. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.