Kyle McCarter
Encyclopedia
Kyle McCarter is a Republican
member of the Illinois Senate
, representing the 51st district since February 2009. He replaced former Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson after the latter resigned due to poor health.
. Before becoming Senator, he was a member of the St. Clair County
Board for eight years. As a member of the St. Clair County Board, one of McCarter’s top priorities included property tax reform and at the same time created a citizen-action organization supporting property tax relief.
On May 31, 2011, McCarter accused Democratic state Sen. Mike Jacobs
of punching him after a debate over an electricity rate increase, a claim Jacobs denied by saying in a televised interview that "the senator was full of shit" and "someone who couldn't even really polish my shoes". McCarter had noted that Jacobs' father was a registered lobbyist for the utility, but Jacobs' response was that "one thing he would not allow to happen would be for anyone to question my integrity." Jacobs also said this information had been fully disclosed, his constituents were aware of it, and "and they would make a decision based on that". It was reported that McCarter filed a police statement over the incident.
Decorum issue
On May 31, 2011 Mike Jacobs accused McCarter of attacking his family and violating Senate rules about civil debate. […]
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the state of Illinois in the United States. The body was created by the first state constitution adopted in 1818. The Illinois Senate is made up of 59 senators elected from...
, representing the 51st district since February 2009. He replaced former Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson after the latter resigned due to poor health.
Career
McCarter owns and operates Custom Product Innovations and Custom Coating Innovations in Lebanon, IllinoisLebanon, Illinois
Lebanon is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,523 at the 2000 census. Like many other places in "Little Egypt" or Southern Illinois, Lebanon was named after the Middle Eastern country of the same name. It is a part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St...
. Before becoming Senator, he was a member of the St. Clair County
St. Clair County, Illinois
St. Clair County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. In 1970, the U.S. Census Bureau placed the mean center of U.S. population in St. Clair County. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 270,056, which is an increase of 5.5% from 256,082 in 2000. Its county seat is...
Board for eight years. As a member of the St. Clair County Board, one of McCarter’s top priorities included property tax reform and at the same time created a citizen-action organization supporting property tax relief.
On May 31, 2011, McCarter accused Democratic state Sen. Mike Jacobs
Mike Jacobs (Illinois politician)
Mike Jacobs is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 36th District since he was appointed in 2005.-Personal life:Jacobs graduated from the University of Illinois at Springfield and the University of West Florida...
of punching him after a debate over an electricity rate increase, a claim Jacobs denied by saying in a televised interview that "the senator was full of shit" and "someone who couldn't even really polish my shoes". McCarter had noted that Jacobs' father was a registered lobbyist for the utility, but Jacobs' response was that "one thing he would not allow to happen would be for anyone to question my integrity." Jacobs also said this information had been fully disclosed, his constituents were aware of it, and "and they would make a decision based on that". It was reported that McCarter filed a police statement over the incident.
Decorum issue
On May 31, 2011 Mike Jacobs accused McCarter of attacking his family and violating Senate rules about civil debate. […]
Committee assignments
McCarter is a member of six Senate committees:- Commerce (Minority Spokesperson)
- Agriculture and Conservation
- Education
- State Government and Veterans’ Affairs
- Licensed Activities
- Financial Institutions