Brent Alan Hassert (October 29, 1952 – August 29, 2024) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 85th district where he served from 1993 until January 2009.
[1] He served as Deputy House Republican Leader.
That year, he was part of a task force which spurred the adoption of the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (PA 85-1198).
[3] In his November 2008 bid for re-election, Hassert was defeated by Emily McAsey.
[4] Hassert died in Plainfield, Illinois, on August 29, 2024, at the age of 71.